Tarpon 140 Fully Rigged w/ Slidetrax Accessories

[Erick Bell]

Finally got around to rigging up my new Tarpon 140....I know months have passed.....but think I have all the current Slidetrax accessories now. I was able to rig this up for fishing by drilling only two screws for the back pad eye for my anchor trolley. I was able to use all the Slidetrax items, even though I do not currently use a fish finder, but plan on adding that later. The new Dashboard with the sliding Tool Holder is great. Although I have yet to figure out what all the slots and holes are for on it. But it keeps me from having to have my Boga Grip and pliers floating around in the cockpit. I like being able to use the Scotty Mounts on the trax, both beside and behind the cockpit. Which I have used before but never in tandem. They are mounted to a Universal mount that fits the new system. Using the side handle and attaching one pad eye, I was able to rig a rear anchor trolley which I rarely use but prefer for it to be in the back when needed. I always attach it to the side away from the rudder line. I am using a wading tether that I can also use as a tow rope rather than attaching it to the kayak itself. It is hooked to the bow handle, and gives me the ability to reach every part of the kayak. Here are some photos during the process and the finished project. Too bad I don't have any fish in the front yard!

The hardware and accessories:

Anchor trolley front pulley attached to side handle:

Rear pulley attached to pad eye (only two holes I drilled in the kayak):

Universal Mount with Scotty Rod Holder:

Dashboard with Scotty Beverage Holder and sliding Tool accessory:

Final Rigged Tarpon 140 Photos:

[Webmaster]

Toolboard is now available for purchase online at:
http://www.harmonygear.com/product/0/SLIDETRX_TOOLBOARD/_/SlideTrax_Toolboard

[Chris FitzPatrick]

I have the 160 with the slide trax and the dashboard. I did not know they had the tool caddy. I am going to score that soon.

[John A. Mortensen]

Pretty Work, looking foward to Rigging My 120T, last time I had to Drill and Cut was a while ago looking Foward to it.. Nice job Guys.. Getting Idea OverLoad... To many Brain Cells Crashing into one another.. JAM

[Webmaster]

We're finishing up the Harmony product updates for all the new SlideTrax and general fishing accessories and they should be live this week. We've got some SlideTrax products that will be designed specific to the new Commander, and adding all the new Tarpon accessories for sale that are pictured above. I'll do a blog post once we get all the pictures and descriptions completed.

[Salt Fly Girl]

Looks awesome !

[Erick Bell]

Chris, it is a new item. And it mounts to the Dashboard, you may be able to modify it to work on the Slidetrax, did not try that. And after review the setup, I would probably move the Tool Caddy over in the middle of the dashboard.

[Chris Hill]

Erick, Great Photo's but I hve a question about the Sliding Tool Holder. I haven't seen that on Harmony.com, where did you get it? Will it also "mount" directly in the Slide Trax system or do you have to Mount it to the Dashboard? Thanks Chris

[elton getkate]

nice very nice