Need suggestions for new outback rigging

[spyakker]

Originally Posted by Viper3173

Thanks for all the great info! Looks like I'll be getting turbo fins and a sailing rudder for sure and of course will have to figure out a bait tank (hopefully without dropping 300+ on a Hobie tank).

Do you guys generally run one battery for both the tank and FF? Thats what I had on my stealth but running the pump at 12v was pretty loud and definitely overkill, but 2 batteries seems overkill too...

And any suggestions on rod holders for quick and easy rod access and trolling?

Thanks again!

I run two batteries, with the hobie bait tank it has a built in spot for a 6v, but if you go the diy route I would still say go with 2 batteries. The 12v for the bait tank pump is overkill. Stick with the 6v.
As for rod holders you can buy the extended ones to throw in the slots behind you, or make it yourself. I made a couple with pvc. Just heat up the bottom part of pvc and push it into the kayak rod holder slot, The pvc will melt and resize itself to get a snug fit.

[igotpron]

Spring for the hobie livewell. Find one used or new, bypass switch and run hard wired straight to battery. You will defenatly notice a hang over the side pump style bait tank drag and it will slow you down. Especially if your trying to chase birds, you want to be as fast as possible with minimal effort. Just keep a small piece of 3/4 tubing to prime or clear the intake if you need to. They usually prime just fine but sometimes they might give you a hard time.

Run two batteries, sucks when one dies and you loose both. (FF and bait tank)

It's just silly all hobie kayaks don't come stock with turbo fins. That's an absolute must.

Rod holders are a personal preference but I believe Eveyone will agree buy scotty, whatever style suits you. And for the fish finder mounting, go with the ram mounts.