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Kayak Rigging Options #8427212 01/08/13 02:39 PM
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Alright guys I kind of high jacked another man's thread so I decided to make a separate one in case you missed it. I am not quite finished but wanted to show you what I have done so far. I believe I will be picking up at least one more of the 4" gear trac from Yak Attack, 2-4 more of the Scotty gear heads, and 2-4 more of the Cabela's Quick Draw rod holders to finalize my rigging, for now... ;-) this has truly become an obsession for me. This install mainly focuses on rod holders. Let me know what you think
Setup for drifting for Trophy Blues:

Console view drifting for Hybrids Get it? ;-):

View of the fish finder on homemade side board ( Mike was nice enough to bring in the side boards from Mad Frog after I inquired but I made this because I had a trip planned and couldn't wait for the order to come in) also can view my Advanced High Seat with some plastics where I normally have my medium and small size plano boxes. Great seat, lots of storage and better vantage

This pic shows my setup with my two tiered crate and Yak Attack Visi Carbon Pro on the 4" gear trac

Close up of the Visi on the 4" Gear Trac

This image shows the 4" Gear Trac being used for two rod holders that can be used either to troll or just as horizontal rod holders for when I'm in the creeks. I decided to go with the Cabela's Quick Draw Rod Holders because they serve both purposes well

This view shows the versatility of the Cabela's Rod Holder to be positioned in any position depending on how you want to use them:

This shows both rods in the upright position similar to how they sit in my crate rod holders:

Close up of the 4" Gear Trac being used with a Scotty Gear Head to hold my Visi Carbon Pro and a Quick Draw Rod Holder:

I am having tons of fun and think I just about got my RIDE 135 just how I want. Now its time to put some more fish in the boat ;-)
Next project will be the cameras to allow me to capture my adventures...


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Looking Good! thumb


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Re: Kayak Rigging Options [Re: Yak FinAddic] #8427302 01/08/13 03:05 PM
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Dude that is going to look good. Are you going to be able to make the get together Monday at Mariner Sails. We will be talking about rigging our the Wilderness kayaks.



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Re: Kayak Rigging Options [Re: Yak FinAddic] #8427369 01/08/13 03:20 PM
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Thanks Josh! Heck yeah Shaun, I will be there!


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Thanks Josh! Heck yeah Shaun, I will be there!

Very cool I'll chat at you then.



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thumb Looking good! I'll be there too. I need to rig a few more things this winter.

Re: Kayak Rigging Options [Re: Yak FinAddic] #8429158 01/08/13 10:11 PM
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The first rod holder I purchased for my RIDE was the Ram 2007. Compared to the Cabela's Quick Draws it is very limited and very light weight. I did decide to use it in the center because it does holder my larger catfish rig.

This next photo is a pic with the holder pulled off the Ram Ball. Its been suggested that an assist rope could be attached from this point but I have not tested it yet. I have also considered a permanent install of my fishfinder and all its hard ware then using this point to mount my head unit. And of course with the gear trac installed it could be a great location for a facetime go pro mount...

Close up of naked Ram ball on 4" Gear Trac


Re: Kayak Rigging Options [Re: Yak FinAddic] #8429213 01/08/13 10:22 PM
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Nice set up! I was out at Angler's Pro Tackle last week checking out those rails. Even the small ones are in the 60.00 range. Where are you getting yours, and is that roughly what they are costing you?

Re: Kayak Rigging Options [Re: Yak FinAddic] #8429352 01/08/13 10:45 PM
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K&C that seems a bit over priced unless it was a 4+ pack of 4" or maybe a set of the larger ones. I purchase all my gear from Mariner Sails in Dallas. I am an instant gratification kinda guy so I don't do much online shopping. Mariner's prices are in line if not better that what I can find at AKC and KFG. Go down and see Aris and Mike and they will take care of you. Even better if you can make it out next Monday they are having Chad Hoover and some of the Wildy Pro Staffers to show us even more rigging tips and tricks. Here is a pricing chart from Yak Attacks site:


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thats right in line with what I was seeing. it must have been multiple pieces and I just didnt realize it.

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