Category: Rigging

New Video - Quick Release Kayak Anchor System

7/5/2020

In this video i show you how to set up a Quick Release Anchoring System for Kayak Fishing, for use with an Anchor Trolley. This system allows you to instantly disconnect from your anchor set up and return to the set up whenever you wish. The system uses an Anchor (with Chain), an Anchor Reel loaded with line, a Hi-Viz Pick-Up Buoy and a length of Floating Rope. I show you how to assemble the set up and use it in conjunction with an Anchor Trolley system with a run through of how to deploy and haul the anchor set up.

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New Video - Simple and Easy Kayak Anchor System

7/5/2020

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In this video i explain how to make a simple kayak anchoring set up for use with an anchor trolley system. The set up uses an anchor (with chain) along with an anchor reel loaded with anchor line. I run through how to assemble the set up and how to deploy and haul the anchoring system. I have used this anchoring method on my fishing kayaks for many years and it works very well.

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New Video - Anchor Trolley Knot Tying Guide

5/5/2020

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Anchor Trolley Knot Tying Guide - Which Knot to use for anchor trolleys on a kayak

This video shows you how I tie the knots on my Anchor Trolley system to attach the anchor trolley cord onto the karabiner (or ring) of the trolley system. I also run through how to set up the anchor trolley system on a kayak using the knot.

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New Video - Fixings for Fitting Accessories to Kayaks

27/4/2020

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Attaching Accessories to Kayaks with Screws, Bolts, Trifold Rivets and Well Nuts

There are hundreds of accessories now available for kayaks and kayak fishing. Many of these involve drilling into your kayaks hull to install the accessory. This video runs through different fittings and fixings you can use to attach accessories to your kayak including fitting examples on kayak plastic.

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New Video - Fishing Kayak Set Up

8/4/2020

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A detailed look at the set up on my Hobie Revolution 16 fishing kayak, covering and discussing the Kayak, Fish Finder/GPS, Anchoring, Rod Holders, Gear Storage, Rods for Kayak Fishing, Safety Equipment and more!

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A Guide to Anchoring A Fishing Kayak

3/4/2020

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Fishing at anchor from a kayak can be a great way to fish. Perhaps you need to target a fish species that will only take a static bait, or you just need to hold ground in the current or tide so that you don't drift off. Whilst the principle of anchoring is straight forwards, anchoring a kayak takes a little thought and some practice to ensure you are anchoring your kayak safely. This guide runs through the basics of anchoring a fishing kayak...

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Gear and Tackle Storage Accessories for the Hobie Outback

23/2/2019

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Gear and Tackle Storage on the Hobie Outback

The Hobie Outback has stacks of deck space and storage areas as standard, however i have added some extra accessories and features to make tackle and gear storage even more organised. This blog post takes a look at adding the Hobie H-Crate, Livewell, Plano Waterproof Tackle Boxes and more to the Outback.....

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Fitting a Rod Rest and Rod Holders to the Hobie Outback

15/2/2019

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Fitting Rod Holders and a Rod Rest to the new Hobie Outback

The new Hobie Outback comes with 4 flush mounted rod holders as standard, but these are not in the best position for use whilst fishing. This blog post outlines how i added a rod rest to the Outback for bait fishing and track-mounted trolling rod holders for lure fishing...

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Fitting an Anchor System to the Hobie Outback

13/2/2019

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Anchor System Installation on the Hobie Outback

Being able to anchor a kayak opens the door to new fishing opportunities. In order to anchor safely i would need to install an anchor trolley system to the new Outback. This component of an anchoring system allows for safe and easy anchoring from the bow or stern of the kayak. This is how i installed an anchoring system on the new Outback....

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Adding a H-Crate to the Hobie Revolution 16

2/5/2017

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Hobie H-Crate Storage Crate for Fishing Kayaks

Crates make a great addition to the rear tank well of any fishing kayak. They provide organised storage space for fishing tackle and gear. Hobie produce a storage crate specifically designed for kayak fisherman with some very cool features including H-Rail accessory mounting rails and integrated vertical rod holders. It was the perfect solution for gear storage in the tank well of my Revolution 16...

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Hobie Mirage Drive 180 ST Turbo Fin Upgrade

28/4/2017

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Installing MD180 ST Turbo Fins to a Mirage Drive 180

All 2017 Hobie Mirage Kayaks come as standard with a Mirage Drive 180 equipped with MD180 ST fins. Hobie also produce a longer MD180 ST Turbo fin. This larger fin gives increased performance by providing greater top end speed and a lower cadence at cruising speed. They are available as an upgrade kit and can easily be fitted to a Mirage Drive 180, in place of the standard ST fins. This blog post runs through how to upgrade the MD180 ST fins to MD180 ST Turbo Fins.....

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Fitting a Rod Rest to the Hobie Revolution 16

12/4/2017

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Fitting a Rod Rest to the Hobie Revolution 16

I have been using a rod rest on my fishing kayaks for the last few years. It is a really useful piece of kit, and perfect for keeping rod tips at a low level when bottom fishing on the drift or at anchor. It makes for a handy place to rest a rod whilst tackling, baiting up and unhooking fish too. I would now struggle without one on any of my fishing kayaks so here is how i fitted my DIY rod rest to the Hobie Revolution 16....

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Installing a Raymarine Dragonfly 5 Pro on a Hobie Kayak

10/4/2017

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Raymarine Dragonfly 5 Pro Fish Finder installation on a Hobie Kayaks

Next up on the Hobie Revolution 16 rigging list is the installation of a fish finder. I have been using a Raymarine Dragonfly 5-Pro for the last couple of years and it's great, so it was time to fit this to the Revo 16. This blog post runs through how i installed the 5-Pro using the 'Lowrance-Ready' fish finder installation system that comes as standard on the latest Hobie Kayaks.

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Installing YakAttack GearTrac GTTL90 to the Hobie Revolution 16

3/4/2017

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Installing YakAttack GearTrac GTTL90 on the Hobie Revolution 16

I needed a versatile way to install accessories such as a fish finder and camera mounts on the Hobie Revolution 16. Space is limited so I opted for slide tracks, in particular the high quality YakAttack GearTrac GTTL90 tracks. This blog post runs through how i installed them....

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Hookless Pocket Upgrade on the Hobie Revolution 16

30/3/2017

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Installing Hookless Map Pockets on the Hobie Revolution 16

The rigging begins! First up is a simple upgrade. Hobie Mirage Drive kayaks come as standard with mesh net side storage pockets. Hooks can easily get tangled up in mesh net, often resulting in the need to cut the mesh. Hobie make a rubber mesh 'hookless' pocket upgrade to replace the mesh net, reducing the risk of fouling your hooks. This blog post runs through how to carry out this upgrade....

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