nice basket/crate set-up IMO. the 2 rod holders at 45 degree angles are a nice twist. i don't use my flush holders for my fishing poles but do put my anchor, net & PVC poles in them. have seen to many rods lost because the flush holder are too shallow IMO for trolling & in rivers the low branches will grab them & lift them right out of the flush holders. also IMO 45 degree angle to horizontal is better for trolling.


any opinions, pics or talk?

I like the 45 degrees. I am gong to build that. I tried munting my light in my flush mount rod holder but can't get the light to point straight up, so i may add that to my crate.

i believe wally world sells this crate for under $5. white & florescent orange are nice for the lakes. many say they are the easiest colors for others to see. sand & camo-green kayak colors are nice for hunting but are very hard to pick up while moving across the water at 30mph+

This guy has a nice set up on his crate. Looks like 7 rod holders total.

Here is the thread http://texasfishermen.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=137

I like the idea of the angled rod holders on the crate. I recently lost a Shimano Stradic while trolling my back flush mounts on Lewisville. Don't think I will be using them anymore....
My buddy recently started wearing a nike self wicking shirt that is bright orange, and by far is the most visible thing on the water. Magnitudes more visible then his yellow X-Factor or anything else I've seen. Neon yellow would also work well.

hybrid crate


crate with lid



pet food container triples as...

bait tank

& storage container

How in the world do you reach your rods while you in your seat?

lol!!! twist your torso & reach around your side or sit side saddle then reach back makes it very easy. takes a little time to get the technic down & remain well balanced.

So i am under the assumtion that you do not use these as holders with bait in the water. I like to run 2 rods with live or cut bait while i throw lures on the 3rd. I just could not see reaching that far with a fish on

i do. i can troll up to four baits at a time using them & my front rod holders.
i prefer to be moving in a straight line and running them at different depths
to keep them separated. otherwise it turns into a cluster of spaghetti
honestly id rather use them to just hold extra tackle or rods but
when the bite is slow ill do what it takes to get the skunk off of me.
IMO every yaks stability is a little different. once you get the feel for it,
moving around in your yak becomes a natural thing.

interesting ideas.

Have you ever done or seen done cast netting from a kayak? Well i tried the other day from a sitting position... i was able to throw it, but just barely. basically a foot away from my yak

keep practicing. If you could get it to open you've got the technique down. Now it is a matter of increasing the strength of all the muscles used in throwing it from that position. You will perfect it w/ repeation.

I was thinking maybe down sizing from a 5' net to 3.5'? would that make a big difference?

maybe start by sitting in a chair. when you have that down put your buns on the ground or pull your yak in the yard & get GOOD!!!