Pro Angler...rigging questions? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ful-rac · 12-02-2012, 06:19 PM

Check it out brokeloser, heres another option All my accesories are mounted on the rails using the yakattack gear track, my fishfinder/rod holders....if i want the deck clear all i have to do is just remove everything and i have a clear deck. Makes it nice when switching from one type of fishing to the next.

Heres a picture of the rails with the gear track attached...nevermind that yellowtail...

BrokeLoser · 12-02-2012, 07:17 PM

I think it's just going to come down to the ole'; which is the 'lesser of the evils' for me. I'd obviously prefer everything right in my face and easily accessible I just don't know if I want to have to worry about dodging obstacles while trying to land a 35# fish. I keep imagining gaffing a big fish and in the heat of battle trying to bring him over the rail between a fish finder and a rod holder without breaking him or other sh!t off and it just seems inevitable in my head. This is obviously all moot with smaller fish that you can 'steer' around.
I like that gear track idea a lot...not sure if I can bring myself to drilling 32 new holes in my new PA though....does it use some of the existing O.E. holes?

Thanks guys!

lowprofile · 12-02-2012, 07:21 PM

How much stuff are you mounting up front? How many rods are you really planning on using at one time? One soaking bait and one catching bait?

I have my FF and a Scotty mount both on the right side. My rod tip can go either direction for drifting. The left side is clear for boarding

BrokeLoser · 12-02-2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by lowprofile

How much stuff are you mounting up front? How many rods are you really planning on using at one time? One soaking bait and one catching bait?

I have my FF and a Scotty mount both on the right side. My rod tip can go either direction for drifting. The left side is clear for boarding

Just two ram mounts with rod holders and an FF.
By default I was planning on the same ole'; FF and Ram on one rail and one Ram on the other rail...then I took it fishing, thought about it and imagined it and wanted to reconsider....I'm just not sure there are many options...haha

ful-rac · 12-02-2012, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokeLoser

I think it's just going to come down to the ole'; which is the 'lesser of the evils' for me. I'd obviously prefer everything right in my face and easily accessible I just don't know if I want to have to worry about dodging obstacles while trying to land a 35# fish. I keep imagining gaffing a big fish and in the heat of battle trying to bring him over the rail between a fish finder and a rod holder without breaking him or other sh!t off and it just seems inevitable in my head. This is obviously all moot with smaller fish that you can 'steer' around.
I like that gear track idea a lot...not sure if I can bring myself to drilling 32 new holes in my new PA though....does it use some of the existing O.E. holes?

Thanks guys!

Dont worry about drilling holes, im sure you know that the boards are completely replaceable. If you dont like it buy new boards.

As far as gaffing and bringing on fish...I think your over thinking it, its not that hard. There is plenty of space between the mounting boards and the seat you are probably going to lift your fish over the grab rails instead of the mounting boards.

jorluivil · 12-02-2012, 08:37 PM

When I bought my Outback I mounted the FF using one of those wedge mounts....no drilling, no gluing, no screwing

. However, after a couple of trips I began get fed up with the fact that I couldn't easily reach the FF because of where it was mounted. I decided to look at where some of the other yakkers mounted their FF and asked a few questions......before you know it I started drilling, gluing and screwing

.

If gaffing is a concern just mount the FF opposite to whatever side you normally gaff your fish: I gaff my fish on my right side so I mounted my FF on my left side.

12-02-2012, 09:58 PM

I think what Tony is saying is spot on. Everyone has their own style. If anyone has cluttered rails, it's Tony. He can control the space station from his rig.

If you watch this video you'll see 3 separate gaff shots. The fish never comes into the boat over the rails, so even if I did have accessories they wouldn't be in the way.

If the fish is coming over the rails you're obviously leaned pretty far forward. Pulling the fish straight up from your side gives you the most lifting power and reduces the risk of the fish coming off the gaff. Lets just be clear, halibut are a different story

12-02-2012, 06:19 PM	#1
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Check it out brokeloser, heres another option All my accesories are mounted on the rails using the yakattack gear track, my fishfinder/rod holders....if i want the deck clear all i have to do is just remove everything and i have a clear deck. Makes it nice when switching from one type of fishing to the next. Heres a picture of the rails with the gear track attached...nevermind that yellowtail... __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

12-02-2012, 07:21 PM	#3
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	How much stuff are you mounting up front? How many rods are you really planning on using at one time? One soaking bait and one catching bait? I have my FF and a Scotty mount both on the right side. My rod tip can go either direction for drifting. The left side is clear for boarding __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

12-02-2012, 08:37 PM	#6
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	When I bought my Outback I mounted the FF using one of those wedge mounts....no drilling, no gluing, no screwing. However, after a couple of trips I began get fed up with the fact that I couldn't easily reach the FF because of where it was mounted. I decided to look at where some of the other yakkers mounted their FF and asked a few questions......before you know it I started drilling, gluing and screwing. If gaffing is a concern just mount the FF opposite to whatever side you normally gaff your fish: I gaff my fish on my right side so I mounted my FF on my left side. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

12-02-2012, 07:17 PM	#2
BrokeLoser Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 472	I think it's just going to come down to the ole'; which is the 'lesser of the evils' for me. I'd obviously prefer everything right in my face and easily accessible I just don't know if I want to have to worry about dodging obstacles while trying to land a 35# fish. I keep imagining gaffing a big fish and in the heat of battle trying to bring him over the rail between a fish finder and a rod holder without breaking him or other sh!t off and it just seems inevitable in my head. This is obviously all moot with smaller fish that you can 'steer' around. I like that gear track idea a lot...not sure if I can bring myself to drilling 32 new holes in my new PA though....does it use some of the existing O.E. holes? Thanks guys!

12-02-2012, 09:58 PM	#7
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	I think what Tony is saying is spot on. Everyone has their own style. If anyone has cluttered rails, it's Tony. He can control the space station from his rig. If you watch this video you'll see 3 separate gaff shots. The fish never comes into the boat over the rails, so even if I did have accessories they wouldn't be in the way. If the fish is coming over the rails you're obviously leaned pretty far forward. Pulling the fish straight up from your side gives you the most lifting power and reduces the risk of the fish coming off the gaff. Lets just be clear, halibut are a different story