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Post by TheWoz on Jan 8, 2014 10:18:00 GMT -6
What upgrades have you seen out there you'd like to make to your yak?
Side bar....those bazooka tube rod holders...what keeps your rod from flying out on a hard hit?
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Post by impractical on Jan 8, 2014 11:00:18 GMT -6
The length or the rod in the tube keeps them secure. I have had rods stay in when my kayak was flipped two times, but I would still recommend rod leashes.
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Post by TheWoz on Jan 8, 2014 11:31:32 GMT -6
You recommend those over the standard scotty mounted ones? This Vs That   |
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Post by impractical on Jan 8, 2014 13:12:30 GMT -6
Yes. The rocket launchers out preform them easily. It is easier to take a rod out, easier to adjust, easier to place a rod into, and they give you more room. With the butt of the rod stickign out it is hard to get the regular holders in positions that work well trolling, and it is impossable to get the rod to stand straight up with the standard holders. just look at the top picture and think about where the butt is going to be. They work best for regualr boats where deck clearence is not a problem. The flyrod holder is an exemption to this because the butt does not extend past the holder and will not fit into the rocketlauncher style. Plus on the Hobie you can mount one to each side of the rail for a nice spread while you are trolling and just fold them down if you have to paddle. Check out Rob Wendel's Proangler setup.  |
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Post by floridarigger on Jan 8, 2014 14:38:42 GMT -6
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Post by impractical on Jan 8, 2014 14:48:02 GMT -6
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Post by floridarigger on Jan 8, 2014 16:10:26 GMT -6
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Post by TheWoz on Jan 8, 2014 16:58:28 GMT -6
Yea come to think of ot those butts def get in the way
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Post by impractical on Jan 8, 2014 17:37:42 GMT -6
I have two yaks, a sink and a sot. Those articulated adapters make those rod holders a lot more usable.  I was going to buy some but figured it was cheaper using the rocket launchers I take it you don't use rod leahes.  |
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Post by floridarigger on Jan 8, 2014 20:51:14 GMT -6
i took that picture before i bought the cabelas quickdraw holders. i actually bought those for my alumacraft lunker but I liked them better for kayak fishing
i have rod leashes and i use them probably 50% of the time. i fish mostly flat water lakes so I'm not too worried about capsizing
the Scotty No. 429 Gear-Head Mount Extender is very useful for rod holders and camera mounts
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