Bending Branches Angler Ace and Cart for XFactor Questions/Misc Rigging Thoughts - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

chris138 · 06-11-2014, 03:23 PM

You can definitely fit rods in the front hatch of the xfactor. But its pretty easy to damage an eyelet pulling them in and out of the hull. Not to mention if you get an iron snagged on your transducer cable, you'll have a hell of a time getting it out on the water. Just use one longer bungee and lash all your rods down in one shot. I always launch with all my rigs in the bait-tank rod holders because it puts them up higher and behind you and they won't get wet as easily.

When launching/landing in the xfactor or any kayak, you want your weight to be as far back as possible. Loosen up your seat so you can lean way back if need be. You will increase your success rate just by ballasting the back end of the yak. When coming in it can help to have your bait tank half full, assuming it is behind you and not the center tank molded in front of the seat on the new xfactor. I use the center baitwell as a "waiting room" for my fresh caught bait to bleed and shit itself prior to transferring it into my main rear bait tank.

Not sure but I think the PA is so heavy and oddly shaped that ballasting wont really help much for landing. I am amazed at how easily those things flip, and in minuscule surf!

06-11-2014, 03:23 PM	#2
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	You can definitely fit rods in the front hatch of the xfactor. But its pretty easy to damage an eyelet pulling them in and out of the hull. Not to mention if you get an iron snagged on your transducer cable, you'll have a hell of a time getting it out on the water. Just use one longer bungee and lash all your rods down in one shot. I always launch with all my rigs in the bait-tank rod holders because it puts them up higher and behind you and they won't get wet as easily. When launching/landing in the xfactor or any kayak, you want your weight to be as far back as possible. Loosen up your seat so you can lean way back if need be. You will increase your success rate just by ballasting the back end of the yak. When coming in it can help to have your bait tank half full, assuming it is behind you and not the center tank molded in front of the seat on the new xfactor. I use the center baitwell as a "waiting room" for my fresh caught bait to bleed and shit itself prior to transferring it into my main rear bait tank. Not sure but I think the PA is so heavy and oddly shaped that ballasting wont really help much for landing. I am amazed at how easily those things flip, and in minuscule surf!