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[ful-rac]

It's ok now.

[PapaDave]

I have a 2011 PA14 and have always been frustrated by the way the seat is mounted on the kayak. the bait loves to hide in it, as does short lobster and tackle. And just reaching under it would scrap the heck out of my hands.

So about a year ago I designed and had some prototypes built of an improved seat mount. And after a year of testing I have made some adjustments to the design and am considering making another run. The images are the prototype, there are some slight differences from the latest model.

Anyone interested in one? The advantages are it's lighter, a little higher and you can store stuff underneath.

[igotpron]

Originally Posted by PapaDave

I have a 2011 PA14 and have always been frustrated by the way the seat is mounted on the kayak. the bait loves to hide in it, as does short lobster and tackle. And just reaching under it would scrap the heck out of my hands.

So about a year ago I designed and had some prototypes built of an improved seat mount. And after a year of testing I have made some adjustments to the design and am considering making another run. The images are the prototype, there are some slight differences from the latest model.

Anyone interested in one? The advantages are it's lighter, a little higher and you can store stuff underneath.

You got my interest. I might like one. How much higher are we talking? At least 1/1/2"-2"? And how much$?

[PapaDave]

The more units are ordered the less the price. Ten would run about $35-40, twenty would be roughly $30.

It's about one inch higher, maybe an inch and a half.

It's constructed of .125 - .132 5052 aluminum.

[yak-fishing-socal]

Nice

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[Richard Yan]

Hi guys, this will be my first trip in La Jolla tomorrow morning! Please let me know if you have any suggestions, thanks! Also I have a tandem island, please let me know if someone available & want to come, I will be the La Jolla shoreline park before 5am. Thanks!


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[cell128]

Only if u do all the paddling lol.... I'm not the one to give advice as I haven't got my lj yt....make sure drain plug is in and go have fun???

[Richard Yan]

Thanks any way! Good 9!


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[Redeyejedi]

Revised bait tank:
I was using an old paint bucket/ 5g. and it worked ok. same old t-500 and 6v battery. i did not have a lid, and sometimes birds could see what was in the bucket. i scored an old olive jar from a friend and drilled six 3/8" holes and it drains at same pace as 6v intakes. the olive jar is a tad wider and shorter, which lowers its COG a little bit, and smaller lid seems it would be more managable. poolside tests look good, will report real world tests after a few gos.

[yak-fishing-socal]

Originally Posted by Redeyejedi

Revised bait tank:
I was using an old paint bucket/ 5g. and it worked ok. same old t-500 and 6v battery. i did not have a lid, and sometimes birds could see what was in the bucket. i scored an old olive jar from a friend and drilled six 3/8" holes and it drains at same pace as 6v intakes. the olive jar is a tad wider and shorter, which lowers its COG a little bit, and smaller lid seems it would be more managable. poolside tests look good, will report real world tests after a few gos.

I like the size of that thing but the color might make it to hit for bait when the sun is out

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[Redeyejedi]

Originally Posted by yak-fishing-socal

I like the size of that thing but the color might make it to hit for bait when the sun is out

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water shouldn't heat up faster than it's being replensished. if it does become an issue, nothing some weight-reducing white rattle can wouldn't fix. and then i could paint it to look like a rabid gaurdgull and it may ward off annoying flying rats. who knows.
will do a temp test when marine layer burns off.

[yak-fishing-socal]

Finally got around to making a bait tank
Nothing crazy just simple and Functional just need to add two rod holders

🍻🐟

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[cell128]

You could almost call that a center console!

[Fishin Phil]

https://youtu.be/G55pLj8KhRM

[yak-fishing-socal]

Okay so I totally failed miserably at trying to make a rod pod Center Hach tray anybody ever make one or bought one from somewhere here's what I had, did not hold up to my standards at all I guess I need to put more time it

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[Divad]

Nice Idea, try using that as a mold and wrap it with fiberglass.

[yak-fishing-socal]

Originally Posted by Divad

Nice Idea, try using that as a mold and wrap it with fiberglass.

Thanks that's a good idea iv been wanting to try a fiberglass kit

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[igotpron]

Originally Posted by yak-fishing-socal

Thanks that's a good idea iv been wanting to try a fiberglass kit

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Just a thought but this kinda looks like a garden flower pot. Next time your at homedepot might want to take a look. Could be way off but that idea popped into my head when I saw the shape.

[surf-bum]

Originally Posted by yak-fishing-socal

Okay so I totally failed miserably at trying to make a rod pod Center Hach tray anybody ever make one or bought one from somewhere here's what I had, did not hold up to my standards at all I guess I need to put more time it

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You can make a tray out of fiberglass. If you are savy with it. I grabbed some for sale signs, taped them together and taped a cardboard plate under it after I stuck it in the hatch. Laid the chopped strand mat (fiberglass sheets) in the molded bucket, wait for it to dry, then take it out. I stuck a piece of foam the hull to raise the mold to the height I wanted. Marked it off, and cut it off. Then mold flanges on the rim to make the seal.

Kind of confusing, but I actually made my own bait tank like this. you can DM me or call if you need pics. 808-722-4377

[miteofthesun]

Here is my interpretation of a simple and cheap rod leash.

It needs to be simple, corrosion resistant, strong, and inexpensive. Everything but the bungee was purchased at Home Depot.

Here is what you will need:
3/16" bungee cord ($9.50/50 ft. on eBay)
paracord ($4)
plastic snap buckles ($0.99 for two pairs)
plastic S-biners ($0.99/ea.)
lighter
tape measure
1/16" SS wire



I began by making a lanyard, which has a female snap buckle on one end, and a loop on the other. The length of the loop can be adjusted to fit your needs. The plastic snap buckles came with instructions on how to make the lanyard. It's about as easy as tying your shoes.



I made up some DIY stainless steel hog rings out of 1/16" SS wire.



After approximating my shock cord length, I attached a S-biner to one end, and the male snap buckle to the other. Then compress the SS hog rings around the bungee.



That's it! The loop end of the lanyard can be modified to attach to your particular rod/reel. It can be easily looped through reel clamps that have a ring. Velcro could be ran through the lanyard loop for attaching the leash to the rod.