Kayak mods

Modifying your kayak can be easy if you learn the basics and build your skills with these helpful and time-saving mods. #kayaklife #kayakmods #outdoorslife

DIY Kayak Led Lights: It's very easy to do this. Item's needed Hot glue gun Waterproof led strip from ebay 12v 6800ah lithium battery The project cost's $40 total.

The kayak crate. It is probably one of the most coveted pieces of equipment a kayak fisherman can own and for good reason. While most anglers use a standard plastic milk crate, I tend to make mine out of inexpensive and readily available store-bought containers. When I first got into the sport, I used file crates for storage. The problem with these is that the plastic is thin and the crate tends to flex. Zip tie a couple of rod holders to these units and over a short period of time, the…

Today’s kayaks are indeed formidable fishing boats. Though diminutive, they have ample tackle storage space and allow anglers to put rod holders and other accessories anywhere they desire. Able to handle almost any electronics from wee LCD sonar units to full-scale GPS/side-scan sonar displays, kayaks can put the angler on fish and fishy structure with style. But sonar and storage are just for starters. Here are six other often-overlooked kayak essentials for your fish-catching machine.

In need of a kayak fishing anchor? You don't have to buy one. It only costs a few dollars to make one yourself!

Easy to Make Battery Pack for Kayak: When I first got my kayak I loved it, and I still do, but I wanted to add a fish finder to it. Since I normally fish in deeper water I thought that a small inexpensive fish finder would really help me to find those finicky bass. My biggest obstacle …

Absolutely, here's the lowdown: those kayak outriggers? They're your stability superheroes. Think of them as your trusty sidekicks, providing rock-solid balance and a boatload of control. When you've got these bad boys on board, you're transforming your kayak into a fishing paradise. Your body position becomes a powerhouse, especially when you're tussling with some heavyweight fish. And guess what? Standing up to fish becomes a total cakewalk, thanks to these trusty outriggers.

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