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Fitting A Lowrance Elite FS 7 to A Hobie Outback

5/9/2021

Lowrance Elite FS 7 Fish Finder on a Kayak

A step-by-step guide on how i fitted the Lowrance Elite FS 7 fish finder to my Hobie Outback, including transducer installation on the Guardian Transducer Shield, display mounting using Ram Mount son the H-Track, powering using a Lithium Battery and the addition of a BerleyPro Sun Visor. I also show the Navionics Platinum Plus Charts with Relief Shading Overlay loaded onto the unit and then test it all out on the water!

DIY WATERPROOF BATTERY BOX for Kayaks & Boats + Sealed Lead Acid vs Lithium LiFePO4 12V batteries

21/6/2021

DIY Waterproof Battery Box Build

In this video i show a step-by-step guide to building a Waterproof Battery Box for powering the electronics on a kayak, boat, SIB and more! I provide an in-depth discussion on the differences between standard 12V Sealed Lead Acid batteries and Lightweight Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries for use on a kayak. I then build a waterproof battery box that can be used with any type of 12V battery (SLA, VRLA, AGM, Gel, LiFePO4). This box is a great way to keep your battery dry in the wet environment of a kayak or boat!

How To Fit A SUPER SEAL Waterproof Wire Connector

21/6/2021

Super Seal Connector Wiring Guide

A step-by-step guide on how to assemble and fit a Super Seal Waterproof Wire Connector - no special tools required, just a pair of scissors and a set of pliers! These are fantastic 12V wire connectors for use in damp or wet environments and are widely used in automotive and marine electrical systems - great for incorporating into Car, Bike, Camper Van, Caravan, Truck, Boat and Kayak electrics. These connectors make it easy to disconnect and re-connect power to a device when needed.

Kayak Fishing Set Up on a Perception Triumph 13

14/4/2021

Perception Triumph 13 - Kayak Fishing Modifications

In this video i discuss the accessories i have added to a Perception Triumph 13 to turn it from a basic paddling kayak into a great kayak for coastal kayak fishing! I have added flush mounted rod holders, adjustable Railblaza Rod Holders, an Anchor Trolley System with Quick-Release Anchor Set Up and Adjustable Originz Footrests. I walk-through the outfitting on this kayak to help give you ideas for your own kayak fishing set up.

Perception Triumph 13 Walk-Through

12/4/2021

A detailed look at the Perception Triumph 13 Kayak - a popular sit on top for touring and can also make a great fishing kayak with the addition of accessories such as rod holders. I discuss the design of this kayak and what makes the Triumph 13 a great choice for those wanting to go on paddling day trips on the coast and inland waters.

Kayaking with Dolphins!

25/3/2021

Kayaking with Dolphins Video

A pod of Common Dolphins join me whilst kayaking off the South coast of Cornwall, UK. Around 10-20 Dolphins follow my kayak for over a mile along the coast and allow me to get some great video footage of the pod swimming alongside and jumping out in front of the kayak. There is no better way to start a day on the water!

Kayak Fishing Set Up on an Enigma Fishing Pro 12

22/3/2021

Setting up an Enigma Kayaks Fishing Pro 12 for kayak fishing

In this video i run-through how i have rigged up the Enigma Kayaks Fishing Pro 12 for Kayak Fishing. I explain how i have fitted a Lowrance Hook2 4X GPS Fish Finder using a Ram Mount and a section of Slide Track with the transducer and battery fitted inside the hull. I discuss the installation of an anchoring system as well as Railblaza and Scotty Rod Holders, and more This is now a great set up for kayak fishing on coastal and inland waters!

Enigma Kayaks Fishing Pro 12 - Walkthrough and Overview

18/3/2021

Enigma Kayaks Fishing Pro 12 Review

In this video i take a close look at the Enigma Kayaks Fishing Pro 12 Kayak - a fantastic model for those wanting their first fishing kayak, particularly for coastal waters. This kayak has a great combination of being able to handle typical coastal conditions yet provide reassuring stability for even first-time kayak anglers.

Kayak Fishing Set Up on a Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120

16/3/2021

Setting up a Tarpon 120 for Kayak FishingPicture

A video run through on how i have set up a Wilderness Systems Tarpon E 120 for kayak fishing. I took a standard specification Tarpon 120 and added several accessories to make this into a great kayak for fishing - including installing flush mount rod holders, fitting a fish finder, adding an anchor trolley and anchoring system and attaching adjustable rod holders to the slide tracks. This video may provide some hints and tips for your own kayak fishing set up!

How To Fit An Anchor Trolley To A Kayak

14/3/2021

How to fit an anchor trolley system on a kayak

In this video i show you how to fit an Anchor Trolley System to a Fishing Kayak. I show you step-by-step instructions on how to make and install a universal anchor trolley system that can be fitted to any kayak. In this video i fit an anchor trolley system to the Wilderness Systems Tarpon E 120 kayak and show how this is used with a simple anchoring kit.

How to fit Flush Mount Fishing Rod Holders to a Kayak

2/3/2021

Flush Mount Rod Holder Fitting Guide

In this video i show you how to turn your kayak into a fishing kayak by fitting a pair of rod holders! The video shows the installation on a Wilderness Systems Tarpon E 120 but the same fitting process can be used with many kayaks, providing you have sufficient flat space on the deck to install the rod holder. The same process can also be used to fit a flush mount rod holder to a boat.

New Video - Setting up the Railblaza C-Tug Trolley

16/6/2020

Video on how to set up the C-Tug trolley and straps

This video shows you how to assemble and set up the Railblaza C-Tug Kayak and Canoe Trolley, including how to thread the straps.

New Video - Quick Release Kayak Anchor System

7/5/2020

Quick Release Kayak Anchor Set Up

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.

New Video - Simple and Easy Kayak Anchor System

7/5/2020

Easy Kayak Anchoring

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.

New Video - Anchor Trolley Knot Tying Guide

5/5/2020

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.

New Video - The Anchor Trolley System

4/5/2020

The Anchor Trolley System for safe kayak anchoring

Part 1 of how to set up an anchor system on your fishing kayak. This video looks specifically at the Anchor Trolley System - an essential part of safely anchoring your kayak. I take a look at why you need an anchor trolley to ensure you can safely fish at anchor, as well as what exactly an anchor trolley is and the components needed to make one. I also run through how i have set up an Anchor Trolley system on my Hobie Outback kayak. A must-watch if you are new to kayak fishing and plan on anchoring your kayak!

New Video - Fixings for Fitting Accessories to Kayaks

27/4/2020

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.

New Video - Anti-Snag Anchoring & Anchor Trip System

26/4/2020

Non Snag Anchor Systems for Kayak Fishing

Tired of losing snagged anchors? This video looks at the different methods to set up Anti-Snag Anchoring Systems for kayaks using a variety of Anchor Trips to give you a chance of retrieving a stuck anchor. Whilst aimed at kayak anchoring, the same principles can be used for boats too. I look specifically at a Weak-Link Anchor Trip, an Anchor Trip Link and an Anchor Bridle and show how to set up each on both a Folding Grapnel Anchor and a Bruce / Claw Anchor in conjunction with anchor chain.

New Video - Using Anchor Chain in Kayak Anchoring Systems

25/4/2020

Using Anchor Chain for Kayak Fishing

This video discusses the use of anchor chain in an anchoring system for kayak fishing including answers to common questions such as: "Why do i need anchor chain?", "What chain do i need?", "How much chain do i need?" and "How do i attach the chain to my anchor". The video also looks at two ways to attach chain to the anchor including a method to create an Anti-Snag anchor system using a weak-link set-up, using both a Folding Grapnel Anchor and a Bruce / Claw Anchor.

New Video - Anchors for Kayak Fishing

24/4/2020

Types of Anchors for Kayaks

"What anchor do i need for my fishing kayak" is a common question amongst those new to anchoring a kayak. This video runs through the popular types of anchors used for kayak fishing - the Folding Grapnel Anchor, the Bruce / Claw Anchor and Mud Anchors. I discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each type and their suitability for different types of ground.

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