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When I got my boat, the transducer was also mounted on the back. I questioned that too, but most FF have a WIDE sonar, so it wont really matter of the location. I would rather have mind in the water, reading the Temp, and getting the best reading out of it. This is the way went about it, work great. http://palmettokayakfishing.blogspot...-for-2012.html |
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Hali Gaff
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Firstly, the best advice I've seen on how to gaff a hali was written some time ago by Adi:
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...alibut+gaffing However, for me personally, on the kayak I like to float them by horizontally (rather than letting them "hang with their head above their tail") and hit them with an upward, vertical stroke, hopefully hitting them in the brain or, on the other side, in the stomach. With that in mind, I've redesigned my gaff incorporating two distinct features: and ergonomic handle to keep my wrist from getting tweaked, and a somewhat different shape of the hook itself. For that vertical upward shot with the gaff I think the piercing part of the hook penetrates better being completely straight, and the sharply angled bend seems to keep a thrashing hali from easily sliding off. Also, it's a bit wider in gap than a standard hook so, theoritically, I can get nearer their center line. Time will tell... |
Waterproofing your Front Hatch
Well, after getting a few gallons in by the last storm, I went by Andy shop and he told that some of the guys put gaskets around the front hatch to reduce the amount of water getting in.
I did the test by putting the hose against the bow and no water came in the front hatch. What i did was cleaned the plastic and put down some marine glue and then put the weather seal self stick tape on. It provides a better all around seal. http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...4/5eac7c9f.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...4/f3bfb5df.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...4/0844b153.jpg |
de-hooker
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PVC Kayak Cart for Cobra Navigator XF
copied design from another blog (Palmetto). Excellent instructions with step by step photos. Works great EXCEPT using a 10.5 Inch top support is a little narrow for this particular boat and positions the cart a little too far aft which is not a problem but having the width about 4 to 6 inches wider would enable you to cradle the hull better and more towards the middle/balance point. Having the cart that far back, the tie straps kept sliding back should I happen to lock a wheel in an obstacle. I solved the problem by taking two tie straps from each side of the axel and ran them up to the bow handle, (nothing to buckle, just hold on to the straps) this keeps them taut and the cart does not slide off. A great little project for a cart that comes apart to store in an "A" hatch. and costs about $33 to build. just a FYI....
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so.. i did THIS! http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...g/P1090674.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...g/P1090675.jpg much better and more Lowprofile http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...g/P1090648.jpg |
free game clip
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Attachment 5355don't know how good it will be, but just messing around and made one out of sturdy wire coat hangar (the type that have a coating). It is simply bent into loop, hooks on each side, wrapped top loop with electrical tape. It seems strong enough and when weight is on it, the hooks hold firm. Of course you can get a real one for $18.95.
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and if anyone is wondering, it takes two 10ft bags and pretty much and entire tube of glue. |
Here's some easy ones to keep this thing going... No where near as impressive or useful, but you know know how it goes.
Leader spool - reuse a braid spool, ziptie to frame, and add snap hook = done. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-n...hoto%25201.JPG Rod leash attachment point. Here's one for use when you have the rod out of the holder. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-C...0/IMG_0808.JPG https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-W...0/IMG_0809.JPG https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3...0/IMG_0812.JPG Seat pad, yoga mats work great too... and let's face it women have their own hobbies full of equipment that doesn't get used... so you all probably have a few of these laying around too! Goop has held it in place for over a year. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5...s800/photo.JPG |
Hobie Deep Trays
I was interested in purchasing one of those new Hobie deep trays for my Outback but I was getting nothing but bad reviews from those that already had them. Most if not all of the guys that I talked to stated that if to much weight was added or if it was a hot day the tray would give and fall through into the kayak, I decided to buy it anyway and see what I could do to keep it from falling through. After figuring out why the tray would fall through I came up with a little idea.
Step 1 cut a piece of 3/4" PVC to size http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1329099966 Step 2 Goop the hell out of it http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1329099966 It works great!! I had roughly 3 lbs of lead, my digital scale, digital camera, cell phone and a few other small items in the tray and it never fell through. |
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Goop the hell out of it http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1329099966 It works great!! I had roughly 3 lbs of lead, my digital scale, digital camera, cell phone and a few other small items in the tray and it never fell through.[/QUOTE] Good idea George!!! I purchased one on Sat, took it out Hooping on Sunday and it already has cracks in the same places were you added the reinfocement... I am convinced that goop is the new duct tape... I wonder what McGguyver would have done with a little goop and PVC? :yt::jig: |
For me, the biggest problem with the Hobie hatch system is that there is usually water that settles in the seams around the hatch. When I open the hatch, all that water falls on my previously dry stuff.
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Oh the braid was 15lb but after I spooled up... I refilled the spool with 30lb hi seas mono for leader. Just pull out your leader length then use the built in cutter. We use a lot of light braid on the east coast but a heavier leader to deal with abrasion.
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Kayak Storage
Meant to post this a while ago.
This is how I store my kayak http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1330646299 The red rope keep is hooked to the two lines, this helps keep the straps from sliding off when I'm lifting the kayak up. http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1330646299 http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1330646299 http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1330646298 |
Measuring Device
After trying several ways to come up with the easiest way to measure my fish while on the water I finally decided to go out and buy a sticker. Not wanting to under measure a fish I decided to take one extra simple step.
Step 1 Stick sticker on paddle, place the sticker on the side that DOES NOT have the paddle release button http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1330736435 Step 2 Place a ring of Goop around the entire paddle right around the 1/2" mark. Slide the paddle drip ring over, as you're sliding it over keep turning the drip ring so that it will evenly distribute the Goop. http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1330748770 Final product I placed the ring about 1/2" over to avoid under measuring http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1330748957 |
George, my inner carpenter is on tilt. You should have set the drip ring 5/8" off the end of the tape to accomplish what you intended. The way you have it set, all of your fish measurements will seem longer than they are by 5/8". I use the same type of stick on measuring tape and have considered fixing my drip ring off of the low end for fish longer than the tape. I centered mine on my paddle and just cut out the release button and cut it along the separation between the two ends. Another couple of things to remember when you affix the sticker is to have your paddle positioned as it will sit on your yak as you use it. My paddle has a right and left side and on it's own rolls to a certain side up based on my blade offset. I have wasted a couple stickers that roll to the underside of my paddle when I try to use them.
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