Gear Storage - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ReelNasty · 03-25-2012, 08:03 PM

Where are you storing your rods at??

jorluivil · 03-25-2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Caffeind

Let the hooker out of the trunk...that should free up some space and the harbor water from your waders should mask the smell of her pretty good too.

can't get rid of her....she love me long time

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Originally Posted by ReelNasty

Where are you storing your rods at??

The rear seat backs fold down so they go in through the trunk. On occasion I'll just lay the passenger seat down and lay them down on the front seat.

sdfishin..alex · 03-25-2012, 08:18 PM

i transport my revo on my vic w/out a roof rack i lay a blanket down first tho not the smartest idea but i live close to my fishing grounds...my rods i lay down in the front seat n put them threw the trunk...havent had any problems...it gets me on the water

echo1er · 03-25-2012, 09:05 PM

When I had my Acura Integra I built a gypsy rack made out of PVC. So holds everything on top. But once the car took a poop on me. I broke the rack and made something else for it.

taggermike · 03-26-2012, 10:19 AM

I imagine my car is bigger than yours but still not an SUV or any thing. I have most of my gear in a big rubbermade tub. This keeps the gear contained and keeps my car dry on the way home. If you have trouble getting your rods in your car they can go on the racks or strap flat on the top of your kayak. If space is super tight put the bulky or lighter items in the hatches of your kayak. Seat, PFD, paddleing clothes, even your rods and tackle will usually fit in the kayak. An advantage of a small car is they usually have a lower roof so you can lift a heavier yak up there or load the hatches once its up. Mike

sasha · 03-26-2012, 11:47 AM

what do you guys do about the salt water that drips on your kayak?? I would hate to have my new car starting to rust around the windows.. With my van its a min of two men to put it up and take it down. That thing must be around 7ft high. Its an old van so i wont worry as much what would happen in 4-5 years from now.

bus kid · 03-26-2012, 12:05 PM

Laundry basket.

Baja_Traveler · 03-26-2012, 12:41 PM

Go to Home Depot and get a garden sprayer (hudson sprayer) - fill with fresh water before you leave, then spray the yak down before it goes on the roof. A 2 gallon sprayer holds more than enough to get the sand and salt off the yak. A trick that goes way back....

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Originally Posted by sasha

what do you guys do about the salt water that drips on your kayak?? I would hate to have my new car starting to rust around the windows.. With my van its a min of two men to put it up and take it down. That thing must be around 7ft high. Its an old van so i wont worry as much what would happen in 4-5 years from now.

03-25-2012, 08:18 PM	#3
sdfishin..alex Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 182	honda civic i transport my revo on my vic w/out a roof rack i lay a blanket down first tho not the smartest idea but i live close to my fishing grounds...my rods i lay down in the front seat n put them threw the trunk...havent had any problems...it gets me on the water

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03-25-2012, 08:03 PM	#1
ReelNasty Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 34	Where are you storing your rods at??

03-25-2012, 09:05 PM	#4
echo1er Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 598	When I had my Acura Integra I built a gypsy rack made out of PVC. So holds everything on top. But once the car took a poop on me. I broke the rack and made something else for it.

03-26-2012, 10:19 AM	#5
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I imagine my car is bigger than yours but still not an SUV or any thing. I have most of my gear in a big rubbermade tub. This keeps the gear contained and keeps my car dry on the way home. If you have trouble getting your rods in your car they can go on the racks or strap flat on the top of your kayak. If space is super tight put the bulky or lighter items in the hatches of your kayak. Seat, PFD, paddleing clothes, even your rods and tackle will usually fit in the kayak. An advantage of a small car is they usually have a lower roof so you can lift a heavier yak up there or load the hatches once its up. Mike

03-26-2012, 11:47 AM	#6
sasha Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 275	what do you guys do about the salt water that drips on your kayak?? I would hate to have my new car starting to rust around the windows.. With my van its a min of two men to put it up and take it down. That thing must be around 7ft high. Its an old van so i wont worry as much what would happen in 4-5 years from now.