I'm with you 100%. Old Bay is also good on fries and wings.

Sorry this happened to yours. I haven't bought another DJI camera since. I recently got an Insta360 x4. The battery locks in similar to DJI. Now I'm aware of this since it happened to my DJI. I always make sure the battery is inserted properly.

Steering works great with the Versa Rudder and no power. It's just as good as the stock steering. You have to be careful when steering under power. You could throw yourself off of the kayak if you're going too fast.

Thanks for your insight and advice. I am just rigging a new Lynx and this motor set up is very appealing to me.

@@victorheckler2191 I like how easy it is to use this setup. I'm working on a hand steering option for this. That video is coming up soon. I also have another mounting option that will allow you to use the stock rudder and motor at the same time. That will be another video.

@@roroteam8395 no problem. Glad to help.

@@GutsDulce316 They are in all of the rivers in Maryland. Blackwater Refuge is a well known place. You can catch them with on the same lures you use for bass. I like to use topwater frogs, chatterbaits, buzz baits, spinner baits, inline spinners, and flukes.

You can't see it, but there's a steamer contraption underneath the crabs. It keeps them off of the bottom. I have a small steamer pot, but it couldn't fit this many crabs. Here's a video showing this setup kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nKd0frp0rp_Zmn0.htmlsi=ut963IzDBtPPaYgN.

I'll give that a try on my next trip and see if it makes a difference. I would never use it like that myself. I like having the ability to easily use my fins and motor at the same time.

@@TomyTekOutdoors absolutely. It was just a thought if you were looking for tip speed on the motor. I would definitely keep the fins onboard.

I'm not a mechanic, so I'm not sure. I've never had that problem before. Sorry I can't help.

You are going to need a mounting plate like this one bixpy.com/one-objective-pro-angler-power-pole-mounting-bracket-kit/?rstr=591. Here's the K-1 Outboard kit that you will need bixpy.com/bixpy-k-1-outboard-kit-best-seller/?rstr=591. Here's the option with the bigger battery bixpy.com/bixpy-k-1-outboard-kit-best-seller/?rstr=591. This is the motor mount that you will need bixpy.com/power-pole-adapter-k-1-j-2-motors/?rstr=591. Here's a video showing this mount with the J-2, but the install is the same kzfaq.info/get/bejne/isVimJymxLvGcX0.html. I'll show this with the K-1 soon.

it's a beautiful pond.

I'm in Maryland. Pretty much any river that connects to the Chesapeake Bay will have crabs.

I currently have an Engel cooler behind my seat and it doesn't affect steering. I prefer this over the MirageDrive adapter. It's nice to be able to use my motor and easily switch to my MirageDrive. I'm working on a video showing this in action on the water. It should be done soon. I'm also working on installing a h-rail, so I could install separate hand steering.

I ordered rudder today. I currently have the mirage drive adapter, agree, pain to switch back and forth. I have h rails, which hand steering kit are you looking at?

Sorry, one more question, how stable is the rudder when you let go of the steering pole? Does it hold it's direction or does it tend to straighten out? I'm thinking of ways to have something near the seat that will keep the pole in a position when needed, like when fighting a fish and being able to pedal backwards without the rudder going all the way left or right.

@@TheCave99 I'm planning to use Tim Percey's universal steering. I have it on my PA and really like it. Here's a video showing what it looks like on my PA kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mK-oiMip0uC-e58.html&t.

@@TheCave99 If you let go of the pole, the rudder will go to one side. To keep it straight, I tied it off to the seat. This gives it enough tension to keep it straight and allows you to still steer. If you have an h-rail, you could tie it off to that. When I install my hand steering, it should keep it straight.

I forgot what I did. I'll take a look at my seat to see how I did that. I wasn't making videos yet when I did that mod. I found the solution online. If I find the link I'll post it here. I'll make a video about the seat when I figure out how I did it again.

@@TomyTekOutdoors Thanks, found it and did it already! 😀

@@Machria23 no problem. Glad you found it.

Here's a video where I show my maiden voyage kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNCEd5CXmNiqdZc.html. I don't show stability in the video. The Outback is pretty stable as long as you don't over reach. I'm able to stand it in comfortable. You have to get use to standing up and getting your balance. I friend of mine doesn't like standing in it, but I have no problem.

No problem. It's a nice and easy setup. That video is coming soon. Thanks for watching.

Here's a link to the on the water demo video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bq9ma7V1nKybno0.html.

@@TomyTekOutdoors what size weights were you using with and without current?

The spook will float, so you need enough weight to keep it on the bottom. You could start with 1oz and go heavier if it's not heavy enough. I normally use this with 3oz-8oz depending on the current. Most places I use this has current. I can try it later and let you know if 1oz is enough.

@@TomyTekOutdoors sounds good no rush , also what are those flat weights called and where can I get them?

@@kennedybj1 that is a nice feature.

Thank you. It was fun to make. I'm planning to do this with other species soon.

It will, but you will have to get a power pole mounting kit.

Boonedox makes one. You can contact them to see if they will ship to Denmark. Here's a link to their rudder www.boonedoxusa.com/product-page/pa-rudder-1

@@TomyTekOutdoors thank you 😊

@@pouls8603 you're welcome.

I normally let it flush for about 10 minutes.

Do you tie down the front and back with your setup? I didn't and it worked fine. I may tie down the front when I know I'm going to make a long trip.

@@eyeguy511 that's crazy. I don't remember them being that much when I made this video. I'll check to see if you can get them cheaper.

@@eyeguy511 I found this one that's cheaper amzn.to/4eVxUAw. I have to double check if these will fit.

@@TomyTekOutdoors Those are threaded METAL pad eyes.

@@eyeguy511 I see. I'm not sure if these will fit.

@@thomasscialpi8330 I'm working on that video. It will be done soon. You can still use the pedal drive and steer with the pole steering.

@@TomyTekOutdoors Awesome , cant wait to watch it. thanks for the reply back

@@thomasscialpi8330 Here's a link to the on the water demo video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bq9ma7V1nKybno0.html.

Having a 360 drive makes it a lot easier to adjust when that happens.

There are a lot of cart options now. I just got the Yak Attack Bunkster cart. You didn't have a lot of options early on and I didn't like how bulky the Wilderness Systems cart was. The Bunkster cart looks like a great option.

Yes. They love perch. You could put them in a clam bag.

@@TomyTekOutdoors I might in the future but now snoods,2 300ft,it’s a lot of work but worth it if I don’t strike out again,I might go the 5th morning 5-10ft, but you don’t think it’s too early in rock hall? That’s what I’m being told

It is a lot of work to bait. I've never crabbed that far north this early, so I can't say from experience. Is it far for you to go to Eastern Bay? I know they are catching there.

@@TomyTekOutdoors I just looked into it and Its 20 miles and 20mins extra total and no tolls on the 301,so I’ll be going there,never been but I need to catch grass shrimp to catch perch to cut up for fresh bait so hopefully I can, I’m gonna try to stay close to shore, do you think the waves will be bad? ,I just flipped yesterday cause I kept reaching for something in still water with my phone in my hand

Depending on what launch you use, you will have to get a Queen Anne's permit. They will give you a ticket if you don't have one. You can get them at Chesapeake Outdoors. The wind looks good for Friday. It will take a few trips to get used to your setup. It's easy to over extend your when you think you can reach something, but then it compromises your stability. You just have to keep that in mind. Leave it, turnaround, and come back for it. I've had a few close calls myself. Good luck out there. I'm trying to do a quick trip tomorrow with traps.

They are hold on to a piece of chicken that is attached to the line.

It's a lot of fun.

You're welcome. Glad to help.

No. You have to get your own. I used a painters pole from a hardware store.

@@TomyTekOutdoors thanks Tommy, wonder if the gudgeon will work on their iTrek inflables

No problem. I have an iTrek 9. I will give it a try this weekend and let you know. I'll have a video showing that soon.

The steering handle is attached directly to the rudder with a cable. You would have to mount the Bixpy directly to the stock rudder. I don't know if it would be strong enough. It also might be a problem deploying and stowing it. After I add my H-Rail, I'm planning to install separate hand steering. I'm also going to try using a custom mounting plate on the back that will allow me to use the stock rudder while the Bixpy is offset to the side.

What motor are you planning to get? Bixpy made it really easy to a add a motor to a Hobie Lynx. You slip this right into the stock Gudgeon. With other options, you lose the ability to use your rudder. This allows you to use your rudder without using the motor.

@@TomyTekOutdoors I have a Jackson Coosa HD so I looked at the Torqeedo or going the power pole route

You can't use the stock steering because it's attached to the rudder with a cable connected to it. There is another steering bracket that will allow you to use separate hand steering. I can see your concerns. Time will tell. I'll keep an eye on these after every use. I'll provide an update if I run into any problems.

This has been great. I use us every time I'm on my kayak. This is the Panfish Pro from Yak Attack. Here's a link to it amzn.to/3VLi4AZ

Australia is a place I would love to visit someday. Barramundi are on my bucket list. Here's a link to a company that sells them www.snipeairindustries.com/product-page/sai-super-rudder-pa. Here's another one www.boonedoxusa.com/product-page/pa-rudder-1

@@TomyTekOutdoors yeh there a great fish too catch but just not in a kayack as the crocs will climb in your kayack and eat you haha cheers for that

I crab everywhere, but mostly in the middle. I think it is a little early for the upper bay. That should work. When you scoop, you may notice your kayak turn. You will have to adjust when it happens.

@@TomyTekOutdoors I just got back from the Chester river and got nothing,the kayak worked good though for 1400 but towards the end there were like 2 ft waves and it was sketchy getting hit the wrong way and I’m worried about getting snagged with her,she’s stable but nothing crazy,I got 2 10lb rocks and 2 12lb for deeper water,trying to keep it tought so it doesn’t move around to much and get snagged,I see why most people use boats now

Good effort. You only know if you go. It will take a few trips to get used to your kayak. You will know what conditions are good and when you should have stayed home. Those are some nice rockfish. I have a boat and kayak. They both have there advantages. The boat is great to take out family and friends. You also have a longer fishing range. I can use my kayak in places boats can't get to. I also like the challenge of fishing from a kayak. It's a different experience catching fishing from a kayak.

@@TomyTekOutdoors thank you man and thank you for your videos,I REALLY appreciate them,I wouldn’t be doing this without you, and I get scared the farther away I get on my kayak in the bay,like I said mine ain’t the best with ab 60lbs of gear and me (170)(5:11) i was very fluid in setting out my 2 300ft line and bringing them in,the wind was 9mph with 15mph gusts,my only problem was steering,the current made me put in a lot of work to get exactly where I wanted to be and my steering is super sensitive so you always have to be on it,going side to side(running the lines were fine tho),that’s for the bay tho, this thing is my dream come true(for the price) for ponds and relaxing,especially with the pedal drive and you don’t have to register it,my dads got a $5 10ft Johnboat sitting around I would like to use someda when I get more $, I’ve been going to the Chesapeake for like 13 years and never thought about going out in a kayak or boat,I just found out about trotlining a day before I bought my kayak,that’s what influenced me a good little bit thanks to you man❤️and like 15 years ago my brother, and mom occasionally, would go out on a boat and crab and fish,wish it was still like that and not polluted everywhere you look and impossible to catch a nice fish with the overfishing by me,but that’s why I got a kayak,I don’t eat fish or crabs but I was also tired of not really getting any since the decline,hopefully that changes this year for us

Steamed crabs are delicious.

Thank you. This has been a great boat so far. It meets my needs for now. I have a lot of projects for it. Now I just need more time to get out there.

I agree. It makes a nice presentation. Glad to help.

As you pick the crabs, the seasoning gets on your fingers and adds flavor to what you eat. How do you like to cook them?

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@@TomyTekOutdoorsbruh what 💀

@@TomyTekOutdoorsnah but seriously k boil is the best way, gets into the shell and actually flavors the meat

@@TomyTekOutdoorsjust gotta boil down the boil so it’s abit concentrated befor you cook allll that!

it gives flavor while steaming which moistens the seasoning letting some seep in the shell which is why he used a lot instead of alittle which wouldnt give as much flavor if any... common sense isnt so common it seems

To add on to what @coolieee mentioned, the seasoning also gets on your fingers as you pick them and gives flavor as you eat them. This is a thing we do in Maryland. We stream them and add seasoning on top of them. We don't boil them like down south.

@@TomyTekOutdoors LICK THE SHELL

They know what they're doing in Maine when it comes to crab and seafood.

@@coolieee you just made yourself sound ignorant, “ letting some seep in the shell” lol even the original poster made you sound stupid when he replied to my comment! lol

They were delicious.

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