Rigging | Outfitting | Modifying | Accessorising | DIY

Various modifications for enhancing your fishing kayak into a more comfortable and efficient angling platform including articles on fish finder installations, anchoring system installations, rod holder fitting, storage options and more!
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Fitting a Fish Finder to a Hobie Passport 12.0

  • Detailed Install Video
  • Transducer Mounted in 'Fish Finder Ready' Scupper Recess
  • Screen mounted to H-Track using Railblaza mounts
  • Powered with a 12V battery and in-line fuse

Fitting an Anchor Trolley System to a Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120

  • Full-length Anchor Trolley Install Video
  • Step-By-Step Guide
  • Zig Zag Cleat Installation

Fitting A Fish Finder To A Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120

  • In-Hull Transducer Installation
  • Fitting a Railblaza Hook Fish Finder Mount
  • Installing a Scanstrut Cable Seal
  • Connecting a 12V battery and in-line fuse

IN-Hull Transducer Installation

  • Choosing an Adhesive
  • Making a custom transducer pad
  • Bonding the transducer inside the hull

Fitting Flush Mount Rod Holders

  • Feelfree Flush Mount Rod Holders
  • Step-by-step rod holder fitting guide

Installing a Lowrance Hook Reveal 5 to a Viking Kayaks Tackle Pod

  • Transducer install with Lowrance Scupper Hole Mount Kit
  • Display Install with Railblaza Hook Mount and StarPort
  • Powered by 12V 7Ah Battery

Gear and Tackle Storage Accessories for the Hobie Outback

  • Hobie H-Crate
  • Hobie Livewell
  • Plano Waterproof Utility Boxes
  • Vantage Seat Accessory Bag
  • Gear Leashes
  • Mirage Drive Leash
  • Mirage Drive Carry Stow Bag

Fitting a Rod Rest and Rod Holders to the Hobie Outback

  • Ram Pole Rod Rest
  • Track Mounted Trolling Rod Holders
  • RAM-ROD JR and HD Rod Holders with Dual Track Base

Fitting an Anchor System to the New Hobie Outback

  • Anchor Trolley Installation
  • Types of Anchor
  • Drift Chutes / Drogues

Installing a Raymarine Dragonfly 5 Pro to the New Hobie Outback

  • Transducer installation using the Hobie Guardian Transducer Shield
  • Track mounting using the Hobie H-Track
  • Wiring installation using the Hobie Thru-Hull Wiring Fittings

DIY Waterproof Lithium Battery Box for Kayak Fish Finders

  • Light weight Lithium Battery
  • Waterproof Battery Box
  • Step-by-step guide

DIY Waterproof Battery Box for Kayaks

  • Waterproof box for batteries
  • Step-by-step build guide

Hobie Livewell

  • Live bait tank for Hobie Kayaks
  • Overview
  • Set-up & Installation

Hobie Mirage Drive 180 St Turbo Fin Upgrade

  • Removing MD180 ST Fins 
  • Removing ST Masts
  • Fitting ST Turbo Masts
  • Fitting MD180 ST Turbo Fins
  • Fin Tensioning

Installing a Raymarine Dragonfly 5 Pro to a Hobie Kayak

  • Installing the Dragonfly Transducer in the 'Lowrance-Ready' Scupper
  • Battery Box 12V Power Source
  • Mounting the unit on Slide Tracks. 

Fitting a Rod Rest to the Hobie Revolution 16

  • Adjustable bow-mounted rod rest
  • Great for keeping rod tips at a low level

Installing YakAttack GearTrac GTTL90 on the Hobie Revolution 16

  • Versatile accessory mounting system
  • Compatible with RAM, Railblaza, Scotty and Yak Attack track mounts

Installing an Anchor Trolley on the Hobie Revolution 16

  • Installing an anchoring system on the Revo 16 including the anchor trolley, anchor reel and anchor set-up. 

Hookless Pocket Upgrade on the Revolution 16

  • Upgrading the standard mesh net pockets to the Hobie hookless rubber pockets

Making an Anchor Reel for Kayak Fishing

  • Deep Water Kayak Anchor Reel
  • Heavy-Duty Design
  • Easier Anchor Retrieval 

Rigging the RTM Rytmo Angler for Kayak Fishing

  • Installing a Raymarine Dragonfly 5 Pro
  • Installing an Anchor Trolley and Anchoring System
  • Making a Tank Well Storage Crate
  • Fitting a Rod Rest
  • Fitting a Go Pro / Camera Pole

Ram Mount Rod Rest

  • Fully adjustable rod rest
  • Ram Mounts Components
  • Transferable between kayaks

Installing the Raymarine Dragonfly 5-Pro

  • Making a waterproof battery box that can be transferred between fish finders and kayaks
  • Making a battery box holder 
  • Mounting the head unit
  • Installing the transducer in-hull

Installing the Lowrance Elite 4x-DSI

  • Making a waterproof battery box that can be transferred between fish finders and kayaks
  • Making a battery box holder 
  • Mounting the head unit
  • Installing the transducer in-hull

Anchor Setup on the RTM Abaco

  • Anchor Trolley
  • Anchor Reel
  • Anchor

Anchor Setup on the RTM Black Tempo

  • Anchor Trolley
  • Anchor Reel
  • Anchor

Fitiing a Fish Finder to the RTM Abaco

  • Lowrance Elite 4x DSI
  • Fitting the display screen
  • Making a removable transducer

Anchor Setup pt.1 - The Anchor Trolley - on the Hobie Outfitter

DIY Storage Crate

A useful tank well storage solution with 3 vertical rod holders, a knife holder and an anchor holder
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