Project: "On the cheap" - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MrPatrick · 08-27-2013, 04:11 PM

FISH11 · 08-27-2013, 04:22 PM

What are you building, a sail for the kayak ?

GregAndrew · 08-27-2013, 04:27 PM

I am guessing giant chop stix for eating Chinese food while window cleaning the 3rd floor in a rainstorm? I may be a little off, but I am sure I am close.

MrPatrick · 08-27-2013, 04:33 PM

I like to play Angry Birds on the water

TJones · 08-27-2013, 04:56 PM

to bring in better reception ?

. second purpose to keep sea buzzards off the back of yak . make sure to remove before launching and landing .

Salty Dog · 08-27-2013, 05:17 PM

Lightning rods to recharge the batteries

TJones · 08-27-2013, 05:23 PM

makobob · 08-27-2013, 05:37 PM

Radio direction finder?

MrPatrick · 08-27-2013, 06:20 PM

See through, simple to make, HIGHLY!!!!! VISIBLE!!!!!!, doubles as traffic safety marker and I can play "Romper Room", and see Wade and Yanni and Hobiepeddler and Aaron and Julie and RobFish..........

The base is made by Spirit Sails. It is meant to attach to fiberglass kayaks with suction cups. The yoke fits into a Scotty mount. Now I have to figure out how I want to rig it in my Trident.

Costs:
Mount was free, given to me by Dan when I helped him during the closing of his shop.

Golf clubs were 2 for $6 at Play it Again Sports

Roll of Duct Tape @ $4

Shower curtain @ $8

Les than $20 for a "sail".... If it works

TJones · 08-27-2013, 06:50 PM

as i giant sling shot . ingenious . you did well , i thought drivers originally ran for a hundred $ + .

jaws197 · 08-27-2013, 07:44 PM

I like it!!!

StinkyMatt · 08-27-2013, 08:28 PM

Will be used once, after five minutes of cursing you will say " fug it!" And that's the end of that dream.

Sorry.

da22y · 08-27-2013, 08:36 PM

Duct tape and sea water don't mix well, it will fall apart after a few uses.

Stitch them together instead. (Left over power pro line work great).

MrPatrick · 08-27-2013, 08:59 PM

Drivers can be had for real cheap at the Vista Play it again Sports. They start at $2.99 and go up from there. Today they were buy one get one half off, one was $3.99 and the other was $2.99. The graphite shafts can be used in so many ways, gaff, kage, sail mast, PVC dart thrower( an amazing invention of mine)

to be used only under adult supervision!

and mostly as beach clean up sticks.

Cut the club head off. It will be easier if you wrap the end of the graphite with blue masking tape cover the graphite and the end of the club head where it meets the graphite, this is the hosel. The tape will help keep splintering to a minimum. Sand the cut end smooth and drive the appropriate sized stainless steel screw into the cut end. If it needs to be made more secure put a generous amount of glue into the cut end of the stick and then put the screw in. Let it dry for a few days with the cut end in a down position to keep the glue around the screw.
You now have a lightweight, super strong trash impaler. You don't have to bend over to pick up trash on a beach clean-up day. You can also write notes to your lady in the wet sand. I think have made five of these for family and friends.

Matt,
"Every party has its pooper, that is why we invited you"!

You may be right, but I don't plan to use it fishing, just playing in the wind on an empty kayak.

MrPatrick · 08-27-2013, 10:26 PM

Thanks DA22Y. I will fix it up.

StinkyMatt · 08-28-2013, 02:24 PM

You post, you ask, opinion provided.

I was not simply suggesting that it will fail.

I was 100 %, without a doubt, will bet the farm on it, take it to the bank guaranteeing it!

I will give you points for trying.

makobob · 08-28-2013, 03:09 PM

It WILL work down wind! +/- 20/25 degrees. Enjoy your play time.

TJones · 08-28-2013, 04:47 PM

the only reason i bring this up, is because i have the small hobie sail . it has been collecting dust in the corner of the room since 2010 . you have inspired me to bring it out . is it mandatory to have the out rigger pontoons on the side to prevent flipping ? maybe we can sail together ?

William Novotny · 08-28-2013, 05:35 PM

(Kayaker #1)- "hey Mister Patrick, where you going? "

(Mister Patrick)- "wherever the wind is blowing,. I can't steer this f*cking thing! "

Hats off on the craftsmanship though

Aaron&Julie · 08-28-2013, 08:09 PM

You can't see us, because we've been almost non-existent for the past couple of years

Actually, we finally did get back on the water last Friday, our 1st fishing trip together in 2 years off of LJ, with one bug trip last Oct, and 1 solo trip (Aaron, 28lb yellow), last summer. We'll be back much more often now, hopefully, once a month, at least.

Good luck with your project MrPatrick, we hope it works for you.

08-27-2013, 04:56 PM	#5
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	rabbit ears to bring in better reception ? . second purpose to keep sea buzzards off the back of yak . make sure to remove before launching and landing .

08-27-2013, 05:23 PM	#7
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	this is great post .

08-27-2013, 05:37 PM	#8
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Radio direction finder? __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

08-27-2013, 06:50 PM	#10
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	triples up as i giant sling shot . ingenious . you did well , i thought drivers originally ran for a hundred $ + .

08-27-2013, 08:59 PM	#14
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Drivers can be had for real cheap at the Vista Play it again Sports. They start at $2.99 and go up from there. Today they were buy one get one half off, one was $3.99 and the other was $2.99. The graphite shafts can be used in so many ways, gaff, kage, sail mast, PVC dart thrower( an amazing invention of mine) to be used only under adult supervision! and mostly as beach clean up sticks. Cut the club head off. It will be easier if you wrap the end of the graphite with blue masking tape cover the graphite and the end of the club head where it meets the graphite, this is the hosel. The tape will help keep splintering to a minimum. Sand the cut end smooth and drive the appropriate sized stainless steel screw into the cut end. If it needs to be made more secure put a generous amount of glue into the cut end of the stick and then put the screw in. Let it dry for a few days with the cut end in a down position to keep the glue around the screw. You now have a lightweight, super strong trash impaler. You don't have to bend over to pick up trash on a beach clean-up day. You can also write notes to your lady in the wet sand. I think have made five of these for family and friends. Matt, "Every party has its pooper, that is why we invited you"! You may be right, but I don't plan to use it fishing, just playing in the wind on an empty kayak. Last edited by MrPatrick; 08-27-2013 at 10:28 PM.

08-27-2013, 04:11 PM	#1
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Project: "On the cheap"

08-27-2013, 04:22 PM	#2
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	What are you building, a sail for the kayak ?

08-27-2013, 04:27 PM	#3
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	I am guessing giant chop stix for eating Chinese food while window cleaning the 3rd floor in a rainstorm? I may be a little off, but I am sure I am close.

08-27-2013, 04:33 PM	#4
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	I like to play Angry Birds on the water

08-27-2013, 05:17 PM	#6
Salty Dog loves bacon Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Behind The Orange Curtain Posts: 110	Lightning rods to recharge the batteries

08-27-2013, 06:20 PM	#9
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	See through, simple to make, HIGHLY!!!!! VISIBLE!!!!!!, doubles as traffic safety marker and I can play "Romper Room", and see Wade and Yanni and Hobiepeddler and Aaron and Julie and RobFish.......... The base is made by Spirit Sails. It is meant to attach to fiberglass kayaks with suction cups. The yoke fits into a Scotty mount. Now I have to figure out how I want to rig it in my Trident. Costs: Mount was free, given to me by Dan when I helped him during the closing of his shop. Golf clubs were 2 for $6 at Play it Again Sports Roll of Duct Tape @ $4 Shower curtain @ $8 Les than $20 for a "sail".... If it works

08-27-2013, 07:44 PM	#11
jaws197 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Poway, CA Posts: 148	I like it!!!

08-27-2013, 08:28 PM	#12
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Will be used once, after five minutes of cursing you will say " fug it!" And that's the end of that dream. Sorry.

08-27-2013, 08:36 PM	#13
da22y Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 265	Duct tape and sea water don't mix well, it will fall apart after a few uses. Stitch them together instead. (Left over power pro line work great).

08-27-2013, 10:26 PM	#15
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	tape Thanks DA22Y. I will fix it up.

08-28-2013, 02:24 PM	#16
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	You post, you ask, opinion provided. I was not simply suggesting that it will fail. I was 100 %, without a doubt, will bet the farm on it, take it to the bank guaranteeing it! I will give you points for trying.

08-28-2013, 03:09 PM	#17
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	It WILL work down wind! +/- 20/25 degrees. Enjoy your play time. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

08-28-2013, 04:47 PM	#18
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	has anyone tried this on a hobie ? the only reason i bring this up, is because i have the small hobie sail . it has been collecting dust in the corner of the room since 2010 . you have inspired me to bring it out . is it mandatory to have the out rigger pontoons on the side to prevent flipping ? maybe we can sail together ?

08-28-2013, 05:35 PM	#19
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	(Kayaker #1)- "hey Mister Patrick, where you going? " (Mister Patrick)- "wherever the wind is blowing,. I can't steer this f*cking thing! " Hats off on the craftsmanship though __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

08-28-2013, 08:09 PM	#20
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	You can't see us, because we've been almost non-existent for the past couple of years Actually, we finally did get back on the water last Friday, our 1st fishing trip together in 2 years off of LJ, with one bug trip last Oct, and 1 solo trip (Aaron, 28lb yellow), last summer. We'll be back much more often now, hopefully, once a month, at least. Good luck with your project MrPatrick, we hope it works for you. __________________ "Never say die"