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INSTALLING A FLUSH MOUNT ROD HOLDER
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Fierro Apr 21, 2010.
NO DRILL ANCHOR TROLLEY (Ride 135 and Tarpon- UPDATED WITH COMMANDER)
Started Apr 7, 2010
Smallmouth on the Susqehanna!!!!!
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Started this discussion. Last reply by W. Wade Nichols Nov 20, 2009.
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m lane commented on Chad Hoover's group Kayak Bass Fishing"hello all, new to this forum, and kayak fishing. bought the tarpon 120 this spring and love it!!! would like to find other anglers in the Adirondacks."
kayakbasstx commented on Chad Hoover's group Kayak Bass Fishing"Last weekend from the Ride 115 with the New Phase 3 Elevated seat.
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Shaun Russell commented on Chad Hoover's group Kayak Bass Fishing"Welcome aboard Jason. I have a Ride 115 and love it. I would like to try a commander sometime."
Shaun Russell commented on Chad Hoover's group Kayak Bass Fishing"Hey Adam welcome aboard to this site.Don't give up with registering on KBF It's a great site with some wonderful people that help you with your learning curve."
Jason commented on Chad Hoover's group Kayak Bass Fishing"My first post here. Wanted to show some love for my commander 120 and KBF. Thanks to friends from KBF I was able to test out the commander before I purchased. Loving every minute of kayak fishing. Always curious for good fishing areas around central…"
Adam Framme commented on Chad Hoover's group Kayak Bass Fishing"Glad to be on this forum, I'm just a newbie trying to learn as much as possible. Just bought a kayak this fall, so I'll be looking to get out next spring and get some fish in the new boat! I tried to get on the KBF forum,…"
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Posted on July 28, 2011 at 11:23pm — 39 Comments
MAKE A DRAG ANCHOR
Here is how I make my drag anchor. They are great for shallow grassy areas, slow moving rivers and other applications where a hard connection to the bottom isn't wanted.
Here is what you will need to get started. Heat gun, lighter, offshore swivel, one foot section 3/4" chain, scissors, rope.
Add a piece of heat shrink to prevent abrasion wear.
Tie it to the chain, select the desired size chain for the amount of…
Continue Here is what you will need to get started. Heat gun, lighter, offshore swivel, one foot section 3/4" chain, scissors, rope.
Add a piece of heat shrink to prevent abrasion wear.
Tie it to the chain, select the desired size chain for the amount of…
Posted on April 7, 2010 at 5:03pm — 1 Comment
INSTALLING A FLUSHMOUNT ROD HOLDER
Flush mount rod holders are great for flatwater and nearshore fishing if properly installed. Factory installed rod holders are generally installed in a standard position and angled out extremely wide. I prefer to install them myself. Here are a few tips and tricks I use when installing flush mounts.
Start by getting some eye black (or lipstick if you are into that) and mark the end of your rod. Sit in the kayak as you would naturally. Close your eyes and attempt…
Continue Start by getting some eye black (or lipstick if you are into that) and mark the end of your rod. Sit in the kayak as you would naturally. Close your eyes and attempt…
Posted on April 7, 2010 at 4:53pm
NO DRILL ANCHOR TROLLEY (RIDE 135, TARPONS and COMMANDER 120)
Here is how I set up my no-drill anchor trolley. I use this system because it is quick, easy, inexpensive and doesn't make any permanent modifications to the kayak. This set up can be easily removed and used on another kayak as well.
You start by creating two loops with the pulleys. This can be done by sewing the line or using hog (cage) rings.
I prefer to sew the loop. Install a piece of heat shrink before sewing to cover the… Continue
You start by creating two loops with the pulleys. This can be done by sewing the line or using hog (cage) rings.
I prefer to sew the loop. Install a piece of heat shrink before sewing to cover the… Continue
Posted on April 7, 2010 at 4:51pm — 2 Comments
Paddle Bungee Ball (Quiet Paddle Stowage)
Here is a modification that I have been doing for a few years, it is a Nerf ball placed on the bow bungee for quietly inserting the paddle to stow it instead of using the side paddle docking point. This makes the paddle easy to access for quick adjustments and easy to put away to fight and land fish.
Start by removing the forward bungee and replace the stock rubber ring with a Nerf ball.
Drill a hole through the ball.
Insert…
Continue Start by removing the forward bungee and replace the stock rubber ring with a Nerf ball.
Drill a hole through the ball.
Insert…
Posted on April 7, 2010 at 4:48pm — 1 Comment
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- At 2:01am on June 9, 2010,
Ed Robertson said… - Hi Chad
The photo of you and your son with him holding a large mouth bass is a wonderful photo. And thank you for telling me about kayakfish@verizon.net for making me a great rain cover for my commander 120 outstanding. Ed
- At 3:40pm on October 26, 2009, Funcajun said…
- Chad, Jeff at Wilderness Systems says you have installed the Torqueedo Ultra light on a couple of your Tarpons.
I have a Tarpon 140 I want to intall the Ultra Light 401 on but I also have a flat platform behind my seat for my black lab to sit on and it goes all the way to the back and even around my Rudder slot.
I was wondering if you had a close up photo of the back of one of your Tarpons that has the Torqueedo Ultra Light installed.
Please Advise!
Thanks
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