Basic and Advanced Kayak Rigging - How to Rig a Kayak for Fishing

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6 жыл бұрын

Here are the two extremes of Kayak Rigging. It doesn't get anymore basic than the first one and sky is the limit on the advanced kayak. Here is how I would rig my kayak for fishing if I were in the tournament world.
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@rustyryan9283 Жыл бұрын

This video is what got me started on my kayak fishing journey. I'm absolutely addicted.

@darthlunchbox5337 6 жыл бұрын

I want to say thank you, after about 15 years i started fishing again. I use to only use live bait. Didn't catch anything. I picked up a rod and tackle from your beginner videos and set up a split shot rig from the "how to catch your first bass" video. Went out this morning and caught 2 :) my first bass on artificial lures. Thank you so much, med heavy 7' rod, 12lb clear line, zoom black trick worm with 1/0 hook, spinner reel (old like 20 years but still works) and a split shot weight. Thank you again for what you do

@janzencady4470 3 жыл бұрын

How’s the fishing been since for you?

@mattkuech 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great explanations as to why you've located items where you did. Makes total sense! Keep it simple. Bring what you need.

@johnbolton7598 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Gene! You said everything I needed to hear cause this applies to me right now. I've been struggling with trying to figure out how to rig up for a trip. Thanks for the insight as always and I will definately follow your advice starting today.

@BucksIsland 6 жыл бұрын

As always, thanks for sharing your knowledge! That kayak thing looks pretty tempting!

@KennyFishbone 3 жыл бұрын

Good info. You described how all these add-on equipment help. You also stressed the importance of not cluttering the cockpit and the importance of a PFD!

@hhcc40 4 жыл бұрын

"Honey i shrunk my Tracker bass boat"

@garonsutherland7912 3 жыл бұрын

this is the best comment ever oml

@proteusxavier9477 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely essential advice on that PFD Gene. Great stuff. Careful with those backwards facing rod holders if you're fishing in tight creeks with overhanging brush. With cheaper holders, even a small line snag can pull those babies up and outta there if they're not secure. Happened to me on my old rig, and one of the only days I went swimmin'. lol Lesson learned.

@mcpmtb8491 5 жыл бұрын

Jean, I thanks for your videos! I do all my fishing from a kayak, and would love to see some more videos on you fishing in yours: tactics, techniques, i feel like its all different when you're sitting down in a kayak as far as where your line is and the head of your pole. Just little things like these would be awesome man. Thanks for everything!

@lonewolflou2457 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Love how you started it up with PFD. I flipped my yak last year and I thank God I had my pfd. Cause of people like you expressing the importance of one. Very nice Kayak yak by the way.

@jasonstroup7551 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video. You truly have a sweet setup for a kayak. Keep the videos coming

@yakdaddyoutdoors9249 4 жыл бұрын

Love the video, thanks for the inspiration. I bought a kayak and now starting a channel of my own. Thanks again!

@jonnewbury3482 4 жыл бұрын

New to kayak fishing. Love it and your channel. Keep doing what you do!

@FishYourHeartOut 3 жыл бұрын

Love that you pushed the PFD so much!

@matteagle8206 3 жыл бұрын

I'm am extremely proficient swimmer, and I ALWAYS wear one, I always think that's when shit happens is when you're too comfortable with something and say ahhhh, I won't take that, haven't needed it, and bang, that's when you NEED it

@mikemcgeehan4321 4 жыл бұрын

That was great information and liked the basic vs advanced review! Thank you very much.

@DerekPetersonLives 5 жыл бұрын

Someone that actually gets how kayak rigging works. even on the advanced end God bless you! I 110% agree with your over rigging statement

@jefferybeene6563 4 жыл бұрын

Some extremely good information...the PFD is something i have actually been wondering about..I know something good but I appreciate the attention to the importance..I appreciate it...some good and helpful information..

@lazaropenalver9262 4 жыл бұрын

I love your kick dude!! It’s beautiful!!

@noahbrooksoutdoors250 6 жыл бұрын

That kayak is awesome! love your videos man!

@trentinplatz8432 6 жыл бұрын

Just recently subscribed and am going camping with my friends and girlfriend. Camping spot is right next to a reservoir!!! Gonna catch some trout and watching your videos is getting super amped for the trip this weekend!!!!

@pitchkapizda8355 2 жыл бұрын

Awsome review mate loved it

@60watergr 3 жыл бұрын

great video and guide!New to kayaking and all these helps :) greetings from Greece!

@masteronesolo4615 6 жыл бұрын

Perfect video!!! Could you do one on what kayak you should buy!

@justreeln2946 5 жыл бұрын

great video, buying a Torqeedo AC this Spring...

@nicolelewis1828 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent about the PFD! I swear by mine! Thanks for this vid!

@robbiehampton6450 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, I was a kayak guide for a few years and working towards ACA instructor till an injury stopped me. I would also add some more safety gear than just a PFD. Spare paddle or paddle leash, flares and a signaling device. Also I've noticed that no you tuber has ever addressed kayak safety. How to get back into the kayak after a capsize. It is not easy. Sea kayaker Magazine published a book "Deep Trouble" showing kayaker fatal mistakes and how they could have been avoided. Local kayak shops provide basic rescue techniques which any kayaker should take. Thanks Gene

@JessH54 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, I never thought to use the new Omega rod holders for horizontals in the back. Will definitely use

@KEEPCASTING 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome. I just got into kayak fishing and noticed right away that I didn’t want everything up front. I sat in my garage in the kayak a few times before I decided that. Lol thanks for another great tip and tutorial video.

@DuanesCustomBaits 6 жыл бұрын

Great job Gene

@frankw7266 6 жыл бұрын

Looks badass, and I might try one someday, but I am still a canoe guy. I have a SportsPal 14' set up nearly identical to KeepinItReelFishing, and, IMO, it is infinitely more versatile. It's lighter, can carry more stuff, all of that stuff is in FRONT of me so I don't have to teeter around behind me to get what I need (6' / 250#), can carry extra (and larger) batteries for the motor, still has a very shallow draft for getting into the skinny stuff, and the biggest one... if the son, wife, or friend wants to come along, not a problem. Not criticizing, just another man's opinions & what works for me. Keep up the great work... love the channel & info!!

@nicksteroni 6 жыл бұрын

For me...the purpose of kayak fishing is to be be light and quick for essentially inaccessible waters. The advanced kayak is a nice setup for sure, but I'd be exhausted loading it up, trailering, launching, parking a trailer and the same in reverse at the end of the day. With my Hobie at 74 lbs, it's easily loaded on and off the top of my Jeep. I can get anywhere and be loaded and launched in 15 minutes..., tourney or not, with everything that is essential, no more, no less. By the time you have your rig ready to go as seen, I've cleaned out the lake ! LOL Nice vid.

@backwoodsadventures9661 5 жыл бұрын

nicksteroni I agree. I use the bare essentials. Fish really don’t care how big or small. Expensive or cheap your system is.

@NOLERSWAMP9 5 жыл бұрын

Same

@j1ivibo 4 жыл бұрын

You need to do a video on your truck setup and what you keep in the back for fishing!

@jakeboss6342 6 жыл бұрын

I love my Hobie Pro Angler 17T Tandem Kayak, (I only use it by myself and i love having lot of extra space for my gear) My most favorite thing about it is that i have a trolling motor that goes in place of the flipper pedals and then i have a paddle to get to shore, haha I did kinda cheap out on the paddle as well, I will definitely look into a much better paddle I really love your kayak and setup

@buckeyebassintv2190 6 жыл бұрын

I need to get me one looks fun..thx for the videos fluke👊

@rodneypratt3718 4 жыл бұрын

Your books on fishing Georgia are the best to be had. Could we look for new editions coming. Bought the first one in 2002 .

@MrPoopyHeadd 5 жыл бұрын

I hope i win your kayak dude! I've been watching ya since 2016.

@rodneywhiting4049 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video I’ve been wondering how to set up a kayak👌

@zjuniverse 4 жыл бұрын

great information, this is so cool, thank you.

@MGBarkell 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Gene, another great video, short and sweet. I bought a used Big Rig as my first yak because I wanted to be able to stand. I remember your videos in the BR. How would you say they compare to your current yak? (Speed, stability and standability). Thanks in advance and keep up the great work!

@whome8845 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are excellent keep up the great work

@Flukemaster 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@jackchristensen7725 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video - However, I would say that the only thing that gets in the way on my Hobie Outback is the paddle! ; ) Love the Mirage 180 drive - No Paddle fishing all day - keeps my hands free to continuously fish. Of course, I have a lot to learn still, I have only owned mine for 3 months. Great tips though! Love seeing what others do to their yaks!

@davemainwaring103 6 жыл бұрын

Great Video! I'm planning to start fishing KBF tourneys next year. Do you use down scan or side scan? Is it worth it on a kayak? Keep the videos coming we really enjoy them!

@brendanconnolly8439 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Can you explain why you have a power pole and an anchor on the front? Do you use them together?

@juliette5871 5 жыл бұрын

Just ran across your channel -- Thank You Thank You Thank You! Great advice for sure. The gentleman down below talking about safety and getting back on the kayak if your off -- I would tell everyone to check out Kayak Hacks Fishing he has about 4-5 videos on that subject. But Thanks again Flukemaster

@chucksmith5002 3 жыл бұрын

Nice setup . Been thinking about a Micro Anchor for my Jackson but know that I`m Disable my money is a little funny . but I will get me one . Thanks for the information .

@bloodhound122 6 жыл бұрын

Very informative vid fluke daddy.

@cbsutton25 4 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to say thank you for all your great videos. My son and I started kayak fishing this year and have been watching a lot of your videos to help us get going. I was wondering why your prefer the kettle bells or down rigger weights over the fluke folding anchors? Also, any reason you don't use or won't use an anchor trolley?

@robertwatson2626 4 жыл бұрын

Loving your videos.. I’m looking to buy my first kayak and your videos are very informative.. curious as to where you’d recommend buying one?

@Flukemaster 4 жыл бұрын

Get it from an actual paddle shop. They will let you demo as many as you want in order to make an informed buy.

@kirkshammett94 6 жыл бұрын

Good vid man I’ve heard good things about the bonafide kayaks but is there a reason I didn’t go with something like a Hobie pro angler?

@Eskah.Mof0 3 жыл бұрын

This guy should have much more subs great vids

@kayaken-nc407 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing rig

@samdelaet3587 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone watching this with the older heavy power pole not the new he just mentioned, when you are sitting and it’s in its most up position it’s fine. But when you go to stand and you are not anchoring yourself with it lower it a little. Just hitting the down button once makes a ton of difference but if the water is deep enough get it a little lower while you stand and it is super stable...my SS127 is stable anyways and love it.

@fishmountainproject4831 6 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@XxJalelxX 6 жыл бұрын

How about a video on how you mounted the torqeedo on the bonefide! I really want to get a bonefide but just wish they made a pedal drive, so might get a Coosa fd.

@georgefitzhugh6455 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing safely first. Subbed!

@jayhorton4462 2 жыл бұрын

Good video and yes try to keep it as simple as possible and out-of-the-way

@vinosfinostapasandwinebar5109 5 жыл бұрын

Can you provide more detail on how you have your yak attack net attached to your tackle box. I like the sounds of that setup and have both.

@Jimbobd421 5 жыл бұрын

Vinos Finos Tapas and Wine Bar Looked like it’s on the right side tracking system and not on the crate. That’s where most put there net mounts are on the tracks.

@billgaleckas 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Gene, do you use any rod leashes or floats to protect your gear in the event of a capsize? Love the channel, I blame my tackle addiction on you!

@dieselmike7513 6 жыл бұрын

Just bought myself a Pelican catch 120, love this thing but looking to install a motor on it most likely not till this winter, I don't like to be wore down by the time I get to where I'm going to fish smaller lake it good larger lake little to much work what motor do you recommend I was thinking use one of my old motors

@lbgames490 6 жыл бұрын

Great video

@anthonymoraitis7002 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Fluke, love your channel, I have a 2019 out back’ what’s your advice ? either invest in a torqeedo’ or a Motor guide with spot lock’ only problem with that is, only option is to mount it on the back’ and it’s heavy’ what would you do ?

@MSMAdventures 5 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you!

@pacman5590 4 жыл бұрын

Can’t imagine how much that thing weighs! Also can’t understand the need for more than 2 rods personally! Appreciate the effort you’ve gone to to mod it though! 👍

@tentingaroundflorida 4 жыл бұрын

A lot. This thing is looks hewvy

@thegreatfishingadventure2594 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid Gene. If you have the money, go big. I think an important point to keep in mind for everyone that watched this, is that you don't need a whole bunch of gear to be successful out there! -Eddie

@Flukemaster 6 жыл бұрын

That’s what I was hoping to convey.

@thegreatfishingadventure2594 6 жыл бұрын

Keep the kayak videos coming brother! Love Them!

@ianlindsay2864 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, don’t skimp on life jackets, one time I was fishing off the Louisiana gulf coast in a bass tracker and I was sitting on the front seat while we were going like 40 mph, and we hit something underwater. The boat went from like 40-0 mph in like one second and I was launched into the water so fast, and it took me a good bit of time to resurface even though I was wearing a life jacket. I was also wearing boots at the time. So word of advice, wear a life jacket, don’t sit in the front of the boat while going fast, and probably don’t wear boots.

@NellysfishingAdventures 6 жыл бұрын

I love the ss127. I'm hoping to get all those bells and whistles on my yak

@acnjshink 6 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Gene, You got your #SS127 #AllRiggedOut

@nateg861 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! What kind of electronics would you recommend? I'm thinking of something with side imaging.. garmin or humminbird.. but dont want to break the bank either. Any thoughts?

@grizzlyfish2141 5 жыл бұрын

How did you hook your transducer to the bottom of that box I have one kinda just like that and I would love to know how!

@ryanchapman2571 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Gene! I love these videos on kayak fishing and gear setups. I just had one suggestion to help make these videos better... the camera was on your face pretty much the whole time and when you talk about some of the gear, you can't really see what you are pointing at or where it's located on your yak. I would rather see the gear on camera and listen to what you are talking about. Hope this helps.

@tony1438 5 жыл бұрын

For a beginner set up, would you recommend purchasing a rudder or a fish-finder first?

@XxJalelxX 6 жыл бұрын

Also Gene any suggestions on what would be an all around good kayak for lakes, and maybe some offshore fishing?

@embracethequantum4956 5 жыл бұрын

XxJalelxX I know Nu canoe makes great offshore kayaks I have the flint and I love it but I know bonefied makes great ones too

@joejuska5390 4 жыл бұрын

The USCGAUX supports your PFD enthusiasm!!

@michaelgrant6474 5 жыл бұрын

Gene, what kind of kayak trailer is in the video?

@bettywhiti2025 5 жыл бұрын

hello ..what type of trolling motor is that? particularly the mount.

@michaelrhodes9614 5 жыл бұрын

What do you Reckon I should get first electric motor or sounder ?

@dannyhudgins9500 5 жыл бұрын

Is that SS127 compete with the Big Rig on stability?

@Kcg99 4 жыл бұрын

Please. Show the stuff he’s pointing at

@yakbassing8588 3 жыл бұрын

Go easy it’s probably his kid filming😂

@TheGoatMumbler 5 жыл бұрын

Love the vids but I'd like to see you big guys on the water turning around and accessing your tackle in your crate. I'm sure you have a way to do it without ending up in the water.

@LarryJohnson7 6 жыл бұрын

Thinking about selling my boat and getting a kayak. Great tips

@michaeldaugherty3540 4 жыл бұрын

Don't you will regret that

@tinareimer7726 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! Did you end up selling the boat? Would you recommend it?

@LarryJohnson7 4 жыл бұрын

@@tinareimer7726 I did sell the boat and bought a kayak. Yes I do regret it. Good news is my wife says she wants a bigger boat. Win win for me

@TWC6724 3 жыл бұрын

Gene, do kayaks go fast enough to properly display Side scan or DI? Just wondering. Looking to get into kayak fishing soon.

@BassGeek 6 жыл бұрын

Great tips for the starter or the advanced angler. Good deal and nice breakdown.

@rightytighty9182 4 жыл бұрын

So true on rod holders up front. Ive many a time got going to hard paddling and grabbed to far got pinned up on rod holder with paddle and it stops you almost throws you

@toddsmith3002 6 жыл бұрын

Next we need a video with the Lowrance HDS Carbon and how to use it

@danielvulaj1463 4 жыл бұрын

I hope you respond to this because I love that anchor winch you have on your kayak and I didn't hear you mention a brand or anything, but where can I get one of those or something similar because that's amazing

@Flukemaster 4 жыл бұрын

It's called the Anchor Wizard. They have a website

@danielvulaj1463 4 жыл бұрын

@@Flukemaster thank you so much I appreciate it!

@mattyicee1991 6 жыл бұрын

Happy fourth of July 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@stuartpilling6190 Ай бұрын

I couldn't agree more. I have a similar PFD to you. I always wear it. I see so many people on KZfaq not wearing them, and even some idiots wearing waders in a kayak. The quickest way to die.

@bryanmiears6768 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of PDF are you using, it looks like it is very comfortable

@JUNEORJUNE 5 жыл бұрын

WHO NEEDS A PADDLE WHEN YOU CAN TIE 2 SPOONS TOGETHER

@jobaileygolf 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the paddle holder on the front of your kayak?

@trevormorse97_redeemed 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of fish finder is that? Or what is a good one for a kayak for an advanced set up that is "relatively" cost effective

@kruzmeadows2020 4 жыл бұрын

Can u do another one of these vids

@brucefrazeur3172 6 жыл бұрын

Have a Happy 4th

@jacobandjayce6100 4 жыл бұрын

What size gear track did you put on the perch pad?

@thereelaccountant9246 3 жыл бұрын

how do you steer the torqueedo? Is it digital or is there a cable?

@ridgemiller7462 6 жыл бұрын

KZfaq algorithm still putting MTB ads on your videos...blah. Anyway, nice vid Gene, looking forward to the offshore kayak tutorial !

@jonathanroman2665 5 жыл бұрын

How much would the advanced setup run without the trolling motor?

@masonnorman1049 6 жыл бұрын

What is the name of the company who makes the trailer in the background?

@smedlydumpsterjuice8875 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Gene, I added even more to my kayak. I added a pvc piping (painted it black) for a roof, that provides some shade, added solar panels, extra rod holders, and added a misting for those hot days using a small pump. The solar keeps my batteries charged. I think kayaking will become more popular as boat prices hit the stratosphere.