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Rob Mercer - 6 years ago

Get a paddle leash for your paddle. They're cheap and you can clip it to a carry handle.

Everett Hobdy - 6 years ago

240 cm. Not inches lol

Adam Martinez - 6 years ago

Yes keep it up man on the build for your kayak and everything else you do bro keep it going

Benzene - 6 years ago

Would you still recommend this Kayak after a few months with it?

Klayton Davis - 6 years ago

I build these kayaks for a living at a tracker plant in Lebanon and I love to hear the reviews on the kayaks we make

Julius Lawrence - 6 years ago

Question Jon can you stand and fish in that ascend 10T???

Kayaks N' Bass - 6 years ago

I have a really nice 12’ Jon boat that is registered(title), no leaks and has carpeted decks like a big bass boat HMU for pics and info

outdoor Hunter boy outdoor - 6 years ago

Get a trolling motor

Jeremy Davis - 6 years ago

Yak Attack Cell Block. That's what you need for your fish finder.

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salad man - 6 years ago

Ascend made kayaks before Bass Pro bought them. Bass pro buys companies to maximize profits, because most of what they sell is actually just "rented space" to big brands. buy the company, though, and you can put their products in your stores for no extra cost but manufacturing.
when they buy boat companies, take legend as an example, they don't exactly control everything. They make the super high up decisions, such as marketing and buying, but its not like they change the soul of the product.

Jack Ingstad - 6 years ago

I’d say put a trolling motor on it. 30lb thrust would be plenty, I have a 45lb for my canoe and it gets me moving.

Pyro Hunt12321 - 6 years ago

The foam in the bottom is a sound decreaser so you can be more quiet if something is dropped

Daniel Kalahele - 6 years ago

Did u get a battery box built for that thing yet?

poopdawg2301 - 6 years ago

Always wanted to get a walmart kayak and mount rod holders, an anchor and maybe even a troll motor

Virgil C. Ricki Cochran - 6 years ago

Nice video! Will you add more and make a series? Have you finished setting it up? How does it look?

Matt Fuller - 6 years ago

Take your time. Those screws will SCREW UP your Rig Fast! Need a Little Paint - overall A+! A lot of fly shops in my area Carry TONS of Amazing Accessories That’s Multi Function & Easy to Deal with As Far as Ambidextrous Use. Good Fishing!

Dave of the North - 6 years ago

Sweet! A kayak is in my future. Can't imagine owning a bass boat, but a kayak? Hell ya. Also, there's some that have this.... paddleboat aspect? It's at least a year out for me though.

The Inept Fisherman - 6 years ago

16' Tracker Pro 160 with a 15HP motor is in the low teens. For me it's under $12K OTD.

Jamie and Genna - 6 years ago

Wondering if Velcro would work for the transducer

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Jaron Brooks - 6 years ago

jon dope kayak but you may not want to take everything off and on every time you fish it may be more hassle than just drilling.

Fishnfreak04 - 6 years ago

5:20 what kind of knife is that??

Pike Hunter - 6 years ago

Come Kayak Pike fishing back here in Lake County IL! Got some spots..

Brock C Wulf - 6 years ago

buys a kayak because he cant afford a boat then finishes the video off in the garage with a boat in it...

Marin Outdoors - 6 years ago

Welcome to yak fishing you will get addicted, currently trying to land a sturgeon in mine.

NickHanegraaf Vlogs - 6 years ago

My advice with the lights is use ANYTHING BUT red and green, what red and green means is that you are a power boat, and if your white light is on it means powerboat at anchor, so use a white light or NOT red and green, because if a boater is drunk, or just stupid they will think you are a power boater and that you will be able to get out of their way

Joseph Williams - 6 years ago

As an avid kayaker, I would recommend putting the transceiver through one of the scupper holes rather than the mount. The wound could get in the way. Btw the black part is for standing in the yak. A little bit of elastic on the side and a hook of some sorts works great as a paddle mount.

alfredo Aliaga - 6 years ago

Tip bleAr out your license plate

TiaGo2k6 - 6 years ago

Dafuq? This guy has not a clue what any of it was called let alone what he was talking about, not to mention he's annoying af to watch. Go figure it's got so many dislikes, facepalm.

Tim Gingrich - 6 years ago

Welcome to the world of kayaking!

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C.C. outdoors - 6 years ago

My yak is 44lbs

samuel cook - 6 years ago

Does your kayak have 6 holes in it?

Warren's gizmo tech - 6 years ago

https://youtu.be/_GaaVpcK0IU this you might like

The Gun nut - 6 years ago

Haha. You dropped and threw expensive electronics.

HariKumar - 6 years ago

You should put the lgihts on the inside facing where you sit so you can see in the night

Tanner Casares - 6 years ago

These kayaks are strong, I had took mine down some class 2-3 rapids, and I capsized with my kayak pinned between a rock and 500lbs of water. LOL. There was no damage to the kayak at all not one bend or crack.

Jay Bao - 6 years ago

Hey Jon make a video about you rods and reels when you are young

Jacob Hatty - 6 years ago

I'm surprised how many people are surprised by how many dislikes this video has- it's not a great video.

Zach Stanton - 6 years ago

Hey Jon, there is actually a company out there (unfortunately can't remember the name) that sells transducer mounts designed for kayaks, and it's basically a magnet, so if you still need to look for a good way to mount it, I would give that a try

braveswin1 - 6 years ago

Dude, before you spend a bunch of time and money on customizing this yak, paddle some others. You have a pig there. No amount of lipstick is going to help it. Just an example, check out the Jackson Coosa, or the Wilderness Systems Tarpon/Perception Pescador.

Bass_Hunter_19 - 6 years ago

Give Jon likes to fight the dislike bot!

Dr. Smiggins - 7 years ago

Getting this same one, but I'll be on the flats looking for reds, if you wanna join me one day.

Ken Gardiner - 7 years ago

Get the cell block from Austin Kayak. You will be able to mount the fish finder/transducer without drilling. It also holds the battery inside and shields from the elements. It will seem heavy on that side, but you should be ok once you are in the water.

West-Michigan Swimbait Fishing - 7 years ago

Do a tourney like if u agree

Jarvis Jones - 7 years ago

I like it do it plz

fibb - 7 years ago

JON B MORE YAK VISEOS PLEASE BUDDY! Love the yak ideas

miltnxc123 - 7 years ago

I can't choose between jon boat or pedal kayak....I always wondered what everyone prefers

Minntality - 7 years ago

Check this out for a better lighting solution for your kayak... Luminoodle Task - Flexible Lighting, via @Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/powerpractical/luminoodle-task-flexibile-utility-lighting

PJ E - 7 years ago

There are so many haters 4K plus likes

John Lynch - 7 years ago

aye jon b bigg fan!! I have a kayak too, got it bout three months ago but still have alot of things that it needs, this vid really helped, like the fish finder etc. Although u make me jealous bout every vid, still love your channel, keep it up!!:]

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Airsoft Panda - 7 years ago

can you stand o that kayak

brave fisherman - 7 years ago

you should get custom decals for it and just make it totally bad ass

Luke Daley - 7 years ago

Does any one know what kind of lights those are?

Jesse Dehoyos - 7 years ago

Great video

mit the great - 7 years ago

suran rap the remote for the lights to make it waterproof

SGA Bassing - 7 years ago

I knew the project would be awesome when I saw the milk crate:)

Pacific Hunter aka James Ryan - 7 years ago

Why didn't I just sub to yo boi Jon B. when I watch him often.... +1 sub to yo boi Jon B.

Pensacola Inshore Angler - 7 years ago

@Jon B. On the back flush mounted rod holders you can put pvc pipe in them to raise them up some. And also I have a nice yak that I saltwater fish with and I'd love to send you some pics and give you idea. :D

Brendan Ebeling - 7 years ago

Put lights on it incase your out at night

Yusuf Ahmed - 7 years ago

Does anyone think he should try to put the LED's just over the side of the kayak

Kyle Gagnon - 7 years ago

Three words: Hello Kitty wrap

Scooby Brew - 7 years ago

I really like the new kayak series! Great job Jon! I've been kayak fishing for w years now and absolutely love it.

kingfishing 10 - 7 years ago

How much did the fish finder cost

park - 7 years ago

put a power pole micro or anchor trolley on it.

PracticallyPerfect TrickShots - 7 years ago

Electricity in water

pkoerner6 - 7 years ago

Jon lots of good stuff on youtube for kayak rigging. Also check out the facebook group Kayak DIY Projects

Chad Obrien - 7 years ago

Take a trip some where in the us that you haven't been and just use the yak

Fishing_The_Odds - 7 years ago

This video gave me some good ideas on what i can do and how to get started fishing with a kayak! nice upload jon b!

Catfish James Duncan - 7 years ago

U need to get the Lowrance portable kayak kit. It holds the finder and battery.

Big Tall Joe Brown - 7 years ago

If you're going to be out at night you're gonna want nav lights. You could use each led strip on a side of the yak and have one set up red and one green. There's some battery boxes for kayaks on Amazon that would keep everything water tight. Plastic ammo cans work well too, they just require some modifications to keep them water tight. These can be drilled, but I would use the special rivets that keep everything water tight.

Jeff Makkos - 7 years ago

hook a trolling motor up to that bad bitch

Jack w - 7 years ago

Smart buy with the 10 foot. I had the 12 foot for just under a year before I sold it, ridiculously hard to paddle

Hayden Posey - 7 years ago

Theres also a track in the middle of the kayak

Gregg Smith - 7 years ago

I cancelled out one dislike. 4101 to go

Luis Garcia - 7 years ago

Make this a series

Eric Madbusop Champion - 7 years ago

Great video, I purchased the same kayak oh it's my first and finally I'm getting better with fishing and most important learning not to be afraid of tipping over. Bass Pro is closed to 2hrs from me and my first time out I flipped twice and lost 3 scupper plugs. I ordered more from Bass Pro and they were the wrong size so I ordered some from Field and Stream. Dude if you have some you can spare please send me some. As always great videos and keep them coming. Last where can I find your fishing rod collection near PA? Thanks again.

NaturalFork - 7 years ago

I can't wait to see it with those LEDs!!!!

JJ's outdoors - 7 years ago

Add a anchor system

Me 2 - 7 years ago

double sided gorilla tape.. t

David melkonian - 7 years ago

Is hot glue

David melkonian - 7 years ago

T.J T - 7 years ago

They do make a track adaptable transducer mount. It is by the same company too. Below will be the link for that mount

https://www.amazon.com/Scotty-Kayak-Transducer-Mounting-Gear-Head/dp/B0174X6T5A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1509075071&sr=8-1&keywords=scotty%2Btransducer%2Bmount&th=1&psc=1

pa cowboy - 7 years ago

Your chanil is doing good Its time to by a real boat fuck this little kiake shit

Antrigen - 7 years ago

At 3:53 did he say it was a 240 inch paddle?! 20 foot??

Antrigen - 7 years ago

Native Watercraft Rules!

Scott Bishop - 7 years ago

A solar panel for extended battery life of cameras etc?

da azian boi - 7 years ago

jon. hit mariner sails...they have all yak stuff for fishing and customizing. its down the road from you. 11110 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229

tom bob - 7 years ago

iv been fish out a kayak but for some ppl it gets old so i finaly saved up for a pelican bass radior 10e with a 55 hp trolling motor brand new n paid abt 1000 n having sooo much fun its super stable n can fit 2 ppl easly nudt thought i would let u know

Adrian Acosta - 7 years ago

https://www.facebook.com/groups/433502153419260/

Reno Lewis - 7 years ago

You should put a skeg on your kayak. It helps to keep you from having to correct yourself every few minutes. It'll keep you straight when fishing banks and such. Check it out!

Timelapse Fodder - 7 years ago

more kayak build/modification videos would be so cool

Jeffrey Romero - 7 years ago

Hey Jon you should check they have magnet mounts. I got one for my float tube great stuff here https://www.fishfindermounts.com

Angelo Rossi - 7 years ago

Mad frog sell a mounting system you can. Mount your fish finder on. I have one and it's great. Put your battery in a lunch box and drill holes in the lid to protect your battery. Use a clear silicone to glue your LED strips with .
But most of all have fun with what you do with your kayak

Jagged Tooth Tackle - 7 years ago

I mounted a paddle holder on my kayak -- then you always have to put it in and take it out. I simply use a tether and I can throw my paddle at will or as needed --- cost about 3 bucks

Joshua Ginther - 7 years ago

I think it's really dope and I'm actually gonna put those lights in that you have

carmen gonzalez - 7 years ago

God bless you

Explore Outdoors - 7 years ago

Is anyone else tired of the stupid fish brain advertisment on every single outdoor, fishing video ever

Jake Duncan - 7 years ago

Add a trolling motor

W D - 7 years ago

So cool...Just bought my first kayak 2 days before you...so much fun. Love your videos bro!!!

Austin Fulton - 7 years ago

There are 2 little black holes on each side of the boat in the back near the milk crate those are rod holders

J Smith - 7 years ago

Can we get some Like bots rollin' in?

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john adams - 7 years ago

Led strips are not meant for direct viewing it won't look good put them away from sight let them shine into view

lucas 417 - 7 years ago

you dint need a $10,000 boat to catch fish buy a cheap 12ft alumimnm boat a get a good motor like a yamaha 15hp or evenrude 9.9 the fish dont care about the boat whey should you i have a 14ft alumimum boat with a 15 hp evenrude and i can still make it plane if thats all you care about and i dont need 20 people to help me load and unload it

Garrett The Bass Bank Fisherman - 7 years ago

The black pad in the middle also reduces noise when dropping things like pliers so it doesn't scare fish below you

Mike Christopher - 7 years ago

Jon quick suggestion,when your working on the Yak in the garage get yourself a couple of cheap saw horse and elevate the Yak to waist level, it will make working on it a lot easier than sitting on the garage floor with pieces and parts all over the place. I love all the inexpensive mods tho. I did the same years ago to a Coleman crawdad it was a lot of fun. Good Luck with upgardes. I think Travis Nobs is on to something with the paddle magnets!!!

Caleb Lau - 7 years ago

lol, I have a wilderness systems ride 115x and I put blue LEDs and a fish finder on the same battery

wyatt akromis - 7 years ago

boats are expensive! buys porsche panamera

Robert Redford - 7 years ago

Looks like a nice rig even though you call it the basic cheap model.

I'd probably go with the open model too if I were in the market for one.

RW Fishing - 7 years ago

make a series. Great vid

all_things_fishing - 7 years ago

Wanna go big?? Throw a minn kota on the back and rig that up to the foot pedals to have hands free steering!

PyschoHunterz55 - 7 years ago

Ive attempted to kayak fish and it seems like it’s more of a hassle. Can you make a kayak bass tips ? Something that would help me be more efficient

Fishin Noob - 7 years ago

I understand what you mean about NOT drilling into your kayak. I just got a 2017 Vibe Sea Ghost 130, its a 13 footer (retail $900) and I am absolutely terrified to drill into it! I’ve got basically the same accessories you have, I’m planning on starting my mod videos on my channel sometime this week. Good luck with yours.

Mr. K - 7 years ago

Bro you could have gotten a nice yak from cabela's that had the built in compartments for the batteries.

LITTLE NIMROD FISHING - 7 years ago

3:12 Scotty makes an attachment for the track for the transducer arm

Mario Jaurez - 7 years ago

I have an idea for the kayak but risk how to send it to him.....

Stephen Harris - 7 years ago

Suggestion about the lights. Mount them so the are on the out side edge. If you can see them and its dark you wont beable to see anything else. Don't mount them on top.

Outdoor Waters - 7 years ago

But do you want to go kayak fishing for lake trout in michigan

Allen Larson - 7 years ago

if you disliked this video you SUCK!!!!!!!!!

signelengis - 7 years ago

You should have someone in dfw help you install the stuff right.. plenty of fans would help. I'm doing many of the same things to my bass boat currently. Get Rob to help.

Banshee Edits™ - 7 years ago

If you need to move your transducer use your drain holes they make a round transducer that will fit in between the plug hole.

The_Final_Cast - 7 years ago

I got me a cheaper one but I've done a few things to it added rod holders cut the storage area made it bigger added a action cam mount added a skeg to it workin on adding outriggers to it next man don't be scared to drill into it just use u some silicone to seal the holes I'll be good to go

Fabian van den Bussche - 7 years ago

what voltage do the led strips need supplied?

William Freeman - 7 years ago

Awesome!!! Kayaks is fun to fish out of it!!!!

Key Largo Kayak Fishing - 7 years ago

Hey if you’re putting the battery in the milk crate make sure you go to Walmart and pick up on of those cheap waterproof boxes to put it in so that it is waterproof.

Key Largo Kayak Fishing - 7 years ago

Hey if you’re putting the battery in the milk crate make sure you go to Walmart and pick up on of those cheap waterproof boxes to put it in so that it is waterproof.

Key Largo Kayak Fishing - 7 years ago

Hey if you’re putting the battery in the milk crate make sure you go to Walmart and pick up on of those cheap waterproof boxes.

TheCkiser - 7 years ago

Please make a series on beginner fly fishing! Tips on fly fishing for smallies in creeks would be great!

SkyWard45 - 7 years ago

I would suggest facing the led strips to the sides, not straight up. Even if they aren’t super bright, they could still affect your sight.

Donald McGregor - 7 years ago

Jon B, don't just rely on the self sticky backing of those led lights to hold them on. That won't hold for long. If you refuse to drill, hot glue or get a 3m quality adhesive strip to back the led lights with. Good luck!

Dylan DeJesus - 7 years ago

Please continue this series I’m buying the same kayak my self. I love your vids best fishing YouTuber

Logan Laine - 7 years ago

idea is golden

Sweswio - 7 years ago

This gave me inspiration to customize my kayak, why so many dislikes?

Jacob Baughman - 7 years ago

Get a gheenoe

CamBo_SouP 96 - 7 years ago

I got the same yak love it

BassGeek - 7 years ago

Hope the yak works out lots of good stuff you can add to them.

Weak Sauce - 7 years ago

Nice Yak , don't lose sight of the weight. i turned my yak from an 11.5 foot 80lbs into a double that. fish finder rod holders crates coolers , trolling motor and batteries. it add's up very fast. but i still rather kayak then own a boat there is always something new to add or change on it. i wish i owned 2 kayaks. my main on i have now all geared out for lakes and one with nothing for rivers.

Owen Hebeler - 7 years ago

6k likes and 4k dislikes?

Charles Peshek - 7 years ago

An easier way to say "Easy to transport" is "Portability"

Bass Strong - 7 years ago

FS12T - $400 at Bass Pro. If you wait until January most of the kayaks go on sale.

Morgan Dick - 7 years ago

I bought the same fish finder and transducer mount for my kayak, they are really easy to install

amazon now - 7 years ago

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AEGE9C0/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=alex10c-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00AEGE9C0&linkId=8ff8f4b18ac7aa0733ba2fcfc30d2ad4

John W - 7 years ago

Why didn't you use a deeper?

David Ehlers - 7 years ago

Jon, get yourself the icefishing kit for your Lowrance. Hear me out here. The kit comes with a bag that stores the whole thing for icefishing and comes with a battery and ice tranducer. I keep everything in the bag when not in the yak (except my regular transducer which is permanently mounted to my yak). I use a ram mount to mount the unit to gear track on my yak and put the bag with the battery still in it in my front hatch with the wires coming out of the bag to power the unit. Then I can easily transport it, it takes very little time to hook it up and the battery is secure in the bag (along with everything I need for when the water turns to ice and I go icefishing). Win win. (You do plan on returning to the midwest for some icefishing, right?)

jakenafziger - 7 years ago

have this exact kayak.... not worth cheeping out lol tippiest kayak ever ive flipped on a hookset and lot hundreds worth of tackle

Branson Campbell - 7 years ago

Put a live well in back

Branson Campbell - 7 years ago

Put a livewell in balc

casonXsmith - 7 years ago

Bruh my kayak is like 700 dollars but i bought it for 90 #Oh

Jason Kates - 7 years ago

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNhEueK_0DkqV_1xOszsW6Q
Check on this dudes channel for helluva hacks on how to mod your kayak.
He does one on cheap track guides for your transducer issue!

Trevor Ellingson - 7 years ago

Check out Clam Outdoors for a mounting bracket for the battery. Obviously designed for ice fishing but may work well for what you need. Good video... tight lines bud.

Thomas Johnson - 7 years ago

You could go with a much smaller battery for your depth finder and led lights. I use a 12 volt 7.5 amp hour battery and can leave the depthfinder on 24/7 for a three day kayak trip. They only cost about $30 and much lighter than the one you have.

Quinton - 7 years ago

For the LED lights just use automotive double sided tape it's made by 3M it's red there are many sizes (width) and it's waterproof of course because you have to put it under car trim, hope you see this and hope it helps! Ps get an anchor so you don't drift in the wind if your on a lake or big pond, trolling motor on the back is nice but not a necessity, and I'm sure you could find someone or a website that makes decals or even stencils so you can put "rigged" on the side of your boat. Great video !!

JTNoutdoors - 7 years ago

One thing I would suggest is a YakAttack BlackPak . It's for your tackle but it has a lid. It can be strapped down but if you where to flip the kayak it would keep everything inside. It also have rode holders on it as well. Just thought I'd leave the suggestion because I know from experience.

Coaches Fishing Adventures - 7 years ago

instead of using a milk crate, use a cooler of some type, i can carry my tackle, dry bag, everything in there and if my kayak tips over, it wont dump my gear. also get an 8ft, 1/2-3/4'' fiberglass rod (tree Stake) from amazon and use it as a stick it pin, and make an anchor trolley for deeper water. I have an Ascend FST128, and love it!

https://youtu.be/ngBW9P6Zo_E

Texas Mega Bassin' - 7 years ago

Dont worry Jon if you get a hole in the boat, you can always use flex seal!

Scott Hallbick - 7 years ago

For a heads up, a sealed lead acid battery works a little better so you don't have to remove it or worry about it tipping over. The first hole you drill is always nerve racking but definitely well worth it!

Jerry K - 7 years ago

milk CRATE jon boy not a carton..

Bryce Smith - 7 years ago

why not use a deeper fish finder with a arm mount? and a battery pack for when it dies?

Jesus Pinedo - 7 years ago

What’s the link to the kind of light you use

Chris Holland - 7 years ago

Dont be scared to drill into that thing as long as its above the waterline and you use some Sealant(5200). You should also throw one of those little power poles on it

Scphyle500 2 - 7 years ago

Use staples

ThePinkPimp258 - 7 years ago

Yak attack has a black box you can Mount your fish finder and transducer and Store your battery in it. I have a hook 7 on my fs12t

Steven Gallant - 7 years ago

Some one must of bought 4000 phones and disliked Jon bs video because how would this get that many dislikes

4wheels & Rods n' Reels - 7 years ago

Like the series so far

ElectricIce Gaming - 7 years ago

Dude, dat kayak is dope

Rece.k - 7 years ago

just so everyone knows all the googans + blacktipH are all getting dislike botted

Kaden Pasawicz - 7 years ago

Yeah bro videos of this every week!

キリスKirisu - 7 years ago

Nice boat. For those of you looking for a first boat but don't really want to commit to a couple hundred dollar craft I have 3 boats, (2 kayaks and 1 zodiac) for around 50$ by shopping around second hand outlets

James Huffman - 7 years ago

You could use a deeper. They sell a mounting game arm that fits those rails too. That way you don't need the battery right next to it either, and save space without needing the screen unit, just need a mount for your phone or a dedicated tablet.

James Huffman - 7 years ago

Love this!

Luke's Fishing - 7 years ago

Bro, sit your kayak on the grass not the concrete!

timeroutdoors - 7 years ago

12v 9ah battery

Matt Mart - 7 years ago

U can drill ur stuff just get clear silicon to seal ur holes

Michael McAlarney - 7 years ago

@Jon B. they make a plate that bolts to the bottom of your transducer mount that will allow it to be used in your track system heres a link there are others out there besides this one but this will give you a idea what it looks like http://palmettokayakfishing.blogspot.com/2011/09/homemade-wilderness-systems-slidetrax.html

Charles The one and only - 7 years ago

There's a boat right behind him

Truman Douglass - 7 years ago

Put the LED's on the inside of the walls so they can illuminate the inside of your boat for tying, looking for stuff etc.

Joe Rozmiarek - 7 years ago

Easiest way to mount those LEDs is going to be either with plumbing pipe straps (clear or metallic available) or by using structural adhesive tape. The straps would be easier than the tape in terms of long-term use and minimizing movement, but would reuquire 8D size nail holes in the gunwales.

Joey Rogowski - 7 years ago

Watch zoffinger's old videos he is the guy you are looking for

Big Lobster Prick - 7 years ago

short yak wont track well but it will be great for pond fishing / calm days

Dave C - 7 years ago

dude drill in that bitch the holes are small

Dave C - 7 years ago

I like sit inside fishing kayaks because I can stay dry but theres not as much room for storage

Thomas Rhim - 7 years ago

Just ask gene. He seems to have his yaks tricked out pretty well

Corey Mowen - 7 years ago

I would suggest either putting the less on the inside edge or out side edge of the gunnel so you are not hitting it with the paddle. Also if they are point straight up at you they are very bright. I put a very similar kit on my pontoon works very well to see where you are walking when night fishing.

Jacob Coursen - 7 years ago

Jon dude, you’ve gotta man up and buy a truck, and then you won’t have a problem transporting the yak

Preston Ellis - 7 years ago

You should come fishing with me

ZacAttack9906 - 7 years ago

Put that battery in a plastic ammo box to keep water off of it. And use hot glue to hold the lights down.

BRpaintball - 7 years ago

You should get a GoPro mount that can swivel so you can quickly move the camera towards that area you are fishing

mattike53218 - 7 years ago

Jon B. why didn't you just use your deeper pro plus with the boat arm. mount a phone a detachable phone holder, no need for battery. Just bring a battery pack with your phone chord. You already have the deeper, woulda saved you some dough and room in the yak.

LargeSizeJellyFish - 7 years ago

JonB there is a 12v water proof battery pack ( http://a.co/900lTVw ) that is made for trail cameras. It has a built in wall charger!!! You'll have to cut off the trail camera plug and replace it with a positive negative plug you can pick up at any auto part store. Then make a fuse box. It's easy. Find a small plano box. Drill a input hole run your main wire into the box. From there you you can wire multiple fuses. One fuse for your fish finder, lights, and anything else. then drill some out holes. Seal the holes with silicon. I also drilled a switch into my fuse box. This switch controlled my navigation lights. The last step is VELCRO. Put velcro at the bottom of the battery pack, and the fuse box. The great thing about the velcro is it secures your battery without having to drill into anything. I forgot to mention the battery pack has a handle on it which makes it easy to carry around.

Braden Bussing - 7 years ago

hell yes to the decals and hell yes to the customization series

Braden Bussing - 7 years ago

Jon I suggest a side mount for your paddle on that thing it makes your paddle non existent when you're anchored down and are not using it. MAY require drilling that bad Lary out though. maybe use rubber washers or silicone if you do make the decision to drill it.

Carlos Wilson - 7 years ago

go buy a LIPO battery from a hobby shop for R/C cars. I have a 14.4 5000 mAH battery that lasts easily a full day. its very light and small. great for a kayak to power your electronics vs a lead acid.

bass bro - 7 years ago

Look up RAM MOUNTS they have clamp attachment so you won't have to drill holes

dame ville - 7 years ago

Zoffinger did it first

Max Phillips - 7 years ago

Like I said I have this yak and a lot of people don't have good rigging videos for it so keep making these

Preston Brown - 7 years ago

He said who can afford a boat. There is one behind him

Chris Waltmann - 7 years ago

I just got into kayak fishing too, and Pinterest is a wealth of information. I also joined a Facebook group for customizing yaks. There's so many options.

alexandre dusseault - 7 years ago

Hey, what about that good old Jon boat restoration ;-p Love your channel! Keep vlogging never stop! ;-)

Max Phillips - 7 years ago

That seat is really good compared to most kayaks. I have that same yak

Andrew stournaras - 7 years ago

can you make a col lab with 1 rod 1 reel again or try fishing with homemade lures

Xxowenbxx X - 7 years ago

4K dislikes!!! Who this doing that it’s a F-big fishing video how can u hate on that

JMac Fishing - 7 years ago

What model lowrance is that?

Ryan Schneider - 7 years ago

Dont put the LEDs on top, everyone knows a sick yak needs some under glow

AdriSanfer90 - 7 years ago

Why are all this guys "disliking" Jon's videos...? Greetings from Spain!!

Faceless FishermanTV - 7 years ago

Get a round boat

Mario Alfaro - 7 years ago

jon dont listen to the dislikes this video got me PUMPED to get a kayak lol plz do more videos like these. Dude just make a whole kayak series

NeverStop - 7 years ago

Catch_em_all dropped a content cop on APbassing and i think it is triggering his fans. I reuploaded on my channel if you want to watch

Jerry Sikorsky - 7 years ago

Jon,Get from Amazon: 12V 7AH Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) Battery $18.90 and Sealed Lead Acid Battery Charger $6.76.Battery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006LO9XHA/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I2MMX05I2XK232&colid=1RSUCRITDH05OCharger https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001G8AIMU/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I1PNLWA2LSZQ83&colid=1RSUCRITDH05OTransducer Mounting Arm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0174X6T5A/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I2W09Y9AY1KM3O&colid=1RSUCRITDH05OTrack Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009JAZW6O/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I1QIHL92AOVVJS&colid=1RSUCRITDH05OUniversal Sounder Mount https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FPQZ95K/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I6E42JNXYKHJ3&colid=1RSUCRITDH05OHope this helps.

TeamFRESH Fishing - 7 years ago

How tall are you Jon?

KJ Mason - 7 years ago

cant wait for funk bros collab

Riq of all Trades - 7 years ago

no doubt these dislikes are bots

Ryan L - 7 years ago

Cant wait to see more of this series

collin lewis - 7 years ago

I love this project as I am a kayak angler as well

Muscle man - 7 years ago

"The ultimate kayak project"
I assume that's the reason behind all the dislikes.

Seth Garcia - 7 years ago

What Jon needs to do is quit playing games and make a vid with Texas redfish hunter

Nicholas Martino - 7 years ago

You should name the series "pimp my yak"

Doc Mangold - 7 years ago

Put the leds facing down or it will blind you at night

Harrison Leak - 7 years ago

How stable is the 10t? Can you stand and fish?

Jackson Olson - 7 years ago

put the lights on the undersides of the yak

Ryan Littleton - 7 years ago

Definitely excited for more yak videos!

Gabriel Fernandez - 7 years ago

Should've got a Vibe kayak...

Moog Lee - 7 years ago

Check out zoffinger - his channel has a lot of DIY kayak stuff for fishing, although he's more saltwater.

Steveo6496 - 7 years ago

So you can afford a Porsche even if it was on a plan, but not a bass boat?

Friscotxman - 7 years ago

Suggest you might get a couple of saw horses and elevate it so you can work on it a littler easier....

The fish On Guys - 7 years ago

How old are you Bro?

lalo mejia - 7 years ago

I think its just people hating the vlog type vids but I likem

Diallo Morris - 7 years ago

I don't know why anyone would dislike this video nothing wrong at all jon B is the best

WOTkindaMasterd - 7 years ago

jon the matt on the floor of your kayak is there so you can stand up.

TEAM RACKIT - 7 years ago

Magnetic fish finder mount no drilling
https://www.fishfindermounts.com/product-page/10ah-7-5-magnetic-boat-mount-kit-up-to-9-screens

Hayden Salmonson - 7 years ago

Get a deeper sonar

TEAM RACKIT - 7 years ago

They have magnetic mounts for the transducer and fish finder

Brandon - 7 years ago

give your kayak to zoffinger he dose really cool custom stuff

respect wahmen - 7 years ago

Fuck these dislike bots

David QA - 7 years ago

I don't know what is going on with all these dislikes but in Europe we like you videos!!!

ScogginsOutdoors - 7 years ago

Kayak rigging...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHavkmUiee0

scottterwiel - 7 years ago

Use those bigger cable ties to fix your milk crate. Otherwise you will have strap hanging over that you need to tidy up. They are rated @ 45kg p. Tie

Gamefowl! /Life/Stile/ - 7 years ago

every one should flood him with likes because hes my favorite fishermen to watch ever and yes for the motor so much easier you can spend more time fishing

Thomas Foley - 7 years ago

Red lEDs or mounting fog lights under a boat will make the fish act differently seen it done lots of times on a fishing lake by me.

Kevin Lay - 7 years ago

Also grab a smaller battery

Kevin Lay - 7 years ago

Hey Jon get a hobbie through hull wiring kit. Made my ascend fs12t nice an clean of any wires. Also bought a 12v batt and put it in a waterproof box

harlanzip - 7 years ago

Is 1rod alive?!

Jaccob Schroeder - 7 years ago

Please do a creek video in your yak! Its a lot of fun to watch and a lot of fun to do

The Fishing cartel - 7 years ago

yeah would be so good man

Shack's Outdoor Adventures - 7 years ago

Jon I have a video on my channel that will show you how to get your trolling motor and transducer on that kayaking a much better way on the Ascend 128T, it should help, plus I am an Ohio guy too..

The Fishing cartel - 7 years ago

ill go check it out

jerikortega - 7 years ago

I'd rather not have series.....just rig it out and go over it as you use it is my opinion.

David Le - 7 years ago

If you already have the 12v marine battery, then LEDs are a simple attachment to that. Especially with the on/off remote you have in the video. Maybe think about a small solar panel system (if you have room) to keep the battery charged. Also, they have battery boxes for those batteries so that it protects it from the elements that are like $20.

Joshua Vallejo - 7 years ago

Has anyone suggested a pink hello Kitty wrap???

arkantos ly - 7 years ago

15hp lighter it's better unless u plan on exercising

Trey Motley - 7 years ago

A paddle leash will help a lot and the leds on the top will blind you at night I mounted mine on the side just out of my view but above the water line

R D - 7 years ago

Dislikes galore

Peteyonithy - 7 years ago

Best vid

The Fishing cartel - 7 years ago

so good man

Nikolas Krause - 7 years ago

Nobody likes haters!!! Go fish by yourself!

BigT FIshing - 7 years ago

Fidure out how to put the lights on the outside. On top of the Yak it will mess with your vision at night or early morning by shining in your eyes. I have those lights and they are bright.

Alex R - 7 years ago

dont put those LEDs on the rail of the yak, resting your paddle on it will wear it out, as well as the sticky shit they use on those strips is absolute garbage it will fall off within a week. put the strips somewhere out of the way and not around water. the only "water proof'ness" on those lights is the rubber coating over each light but not the glue side.

Biggin Bassin - 7 years ago

Great idea with the LEDs on the yak, and out of experience I'd mount them on the side of the yak facing out and/or under the rails facing the floor so they don't blind you when you have them on. Love the videos and Keep Fishing Never Stop!

Nicholas Shields - 7 years ago

I love that you're getting into kayak fishing. I pretty much only fish out of a kayak, even tournaments.

Cason Ragsdale - 7 years ago

I liked this video

Wax Pragmatic - 7 years ago

I rented the 12 foot model this summer. That black mat is there to give you traction when you stand up to fish in the boat.

Nick Gallo - 7 years ago

Johns never going to finish this

Ian Tweedie - 7 years ago

I recommend attaching the bungees across in an x fashion so if you do flip you shtuff doesn’t fall out

glennray cleanplate - 7 years ago

+ jon b ... dont your lights need to be nautically correct to show fore and aft and port and starboard. like the correct color in the correct position so that other boaters can discern your position and direction on the water in the dark?

Tucker McDonough - 7 years ago

Aquadynamic? Hydrodynamic Jon. Dope yak tho.

GLKcasey89 - 7 years ago

You can epoxy the transducer to the inside of the hull by way of the black circular deck plate. Of course this means water temp isn't as accurate and you would have to drill a hole for the transducer wires to the unit. At least you wouldn't have to attach and detach that goofy mount all the time.

pyro360man - 7 years ago

love these videos

The Fishing cartel - 7 years ago

so good

jesseschneider - 7 years ago

The ram mount system has a suction cup, not sure if the kayak has smooth enough finish but they work great in my fiber glass boat for tools mounting and no holes. I can adjust where its located anytime depending if I fish bow or stern. Might be a good solution for transducer or for fish finder so that you can position it where you want and take it off for flipping upside down when you strap to the highlander. Keep fishing...Never Stop!

texomafish - 7 years ago

I have all the exact pieces you need for that ram mount and transducer to mount to that rail. You can have them if you want, I am a couple hours away in Oklahoma but willing to meet in between.

Ryan MacFarland - 7 years ago

you are the best youtuber ever

Brandon Winslow - 7 years ago

Also the lights do not go on top, need to go on the sides. I am not sure about the boating laws in TX but i know some other areas you have to have “proper boating lights” even for kayaks...

Leo'sVideoStorage - 7 years ago

Have you ever tried standing up on the yak? And then fish?

Jesse Martinez - 7 years ago

Hey bro you should get in to local kayak tournaments you meet alots of new people and becomes more like a yak Fishing family you should give it a try

The Fishing cartel - 7 years ago

yeah would be so cool if he did

Brandon Winslow - 7 years ago

Hey Jon B. Ummm i have a lot of suggestions for your setups. I have setup my own and also sold Kayaks for many year also would go fishing in the ocean a lot in the past. You have to have a dry box for the battery with a quick disconnect for the wires. You need a paddle leash for you paddle also, that leash is the most important, you nvr want to up a creek without a paddle. Also you need to think about if you tip over what will happen to all your gear. I use paddle leashes as rod leashes also.... cheeper that way. Everything needs to be strapped to something that is not going to fall off. Even you tackle bag. Tipping over with all your gear is the biggest issue when using a kayak.

Thomas R Sunday - 7 years ago

Dope lo-fi chill and awesome dyi episode

_coach__Miguel_ - 7 years ago

check out fishfindermounts.com there magnetic mounts and work i have one on my 14ft aluminum with a 8hp and its perfect just a suggestion…. KEEP FISHING

Edward Burd - 7 years ago

Lol your funny talking a lot of stuff with a little bit of money..poor guy needs a new honey his name is catch um all but more like lose um all,can barely ball,it's ok ill catch ya when you fall,ooops all raw,so lame put ya to shame jon b and the real spider man did better than you..look at ya Zac catch em all..caught um while he fall..fall in in subscribers in all..don't b mad it took me 2.2 seconds to diss you..talk a lot of b.s. but really your the issue..grab a tissue flip a script your way older. Talking to some kids please get older no wounder your trying to b on their shoulders..or nuts whatever n such I got a hunch Zac needs fan..needs a better plan..your in Florida barely getting subs..mid west boys making noise keeping toys, boats floats yaks n all..catch um all has what a pond n the trailer park almost his back yard..funny thing is he don't go far..stay in one spot this guy is Mad..at least we are just happy better yet glad

Jim Fasenmyer - 7 years ago

Buy a paddle leash to go with your holder. You'll still end up bumping it out of the holder. A leash will keep it from floating away while you stay focused on the fish.

Billy Long - 7 years ago

No clue how you could ever get dislikes, you make great and very entertaining video's

The Fishing cartel - 7 years ago

yeah so weird some people are so jealous

John Brannen - 7 years ago

You spell john j o h n.

Tom Wallis - 7 years ago

Use stainless nuts and bolts if you can reach inside the yak and can drill holes. Otherwise, use Trigrip rivets...they work the best when attaching to areas where you otherwise can’t reach. Get a waterproof battery box for the battery. You can hide the battery inside the body of the yak in a water proof box and feed wires up using a wire gromet.

Fisherman Dan - 7 years ago

Loved this video

The Fishing cartel - 7 years ago

so cool hay hope he keeps them coming

Raivis Ruğelis - 7 years ago

There is a really good solution for the battery for fishfinder, you can search ot here on youtube, (diy kayak battery waterproof box), this is what i did to mine inflatable boat its really handy. Keep up the good work with the new yak and dont get too fancy with the led lights please.

East Coast Bassin' - 7 years ago

I've watched this video so many times because I want a yak badly lol

East Coast Bassin' - 7 years ago

The Fishing cartel too young no point.... Can't drive lol

The Fishing cartel - 7 years ago

get one man so fun

ravi O'Connor - 7 years ago

Also, go to cabelas, REI or bass pro to get a roof rack specifically for your car. They are called J bars

ravi O'Connor - 7 years ago

I would find a way to cut into the boat where there is dry hatch and run all the wires in the dry hatch

jonatron Xfuggah - 7 years ago

I have the same lights and my remote just stopped working. Maybe you will have better luck with it. The lights were cool though

Garrett Bone - 7 years ago

“Not expensive”

JasonMadfish - 7 years ago

put a power pole on the back...

Adrian Acosta - 7 years ago

Time to head to Mariner-Sails.com for kayak accessories

Rolando Perez - 7 years ago

Go to the Facebook group Ascend Kayak owners young plugg, there you can get ideas from other people and also see what hasn't worked

Randy Mirando - 7 years ago

Get your self some rod and a paddle leashes. Or cut a pool noodle in like 6 inch pieces and wrap them around your rod in case if you dump. Since you have room on the sides of your seats I'd just Kay the rods in there. If you put them in the rod holders behind and you do any overhand casting you'll probably snag your line in the rods. Waterproof battery box and store that in the milk crate for the depth finder and the lights. One battery should be good. The LEDS draw like no power what so ever. Plus you'll barely use them Awesome yak

Eric Thompson - 7 years ago

U r screwed if the kayak flips and u and the battery are in it

Mitten Bitten Fishin' - 7 years ago

My boat, trailer and truck were probably cheaper than your kayak...combined.

alexharrisfishing - 7 years ago

Hey you should watch NdYakAngler he has 2 great vids on kayak customization

Hayden Hacker1234 - 7 years ago

Hello Jon B if you would like to come to North Carolina please contact me through my email my email is on my Channel were the channel description is thx please reply

Hayden Hacker1234 - 7 years ago

Come and fish sorry

Eric McAllister - 7 years ago

Looks Awesome

Prestyn And Entertainment - 7 years ago

I got the same depth finder

Andrew Jarck - 7 years ago

You should get a GoPro mount on the side to get another angle ya feel

David Ramos - 7 years ago

you should stick the led strips along the outside edges of the yak along with the insides

Paul Kress - 7 years ago

Hook4 works perfectly for what you need. Put some LEDs ubder the water. Saw it on a boat once and it looks amazing

SOMD BASSIN - 7 years ago

don't drill because the inside will smell like shit and it's not going to stay dry

Edward Perez - 7 years ago

Jon look up DFW KAYAK FISHING group on FB. Plenty of info. Lots of people can help ya.

1Hook 1Fish - 7 years ago

Come join the 1Hook 1Fish squad today for more exciting videos!!!!

The ones who Play Xbox - 7 years ago

What’s the boat in the background

GrannysPwnNoobs - 7 years ago

Boats ARE NOT expensive...

Hollis Huff - 7 years ago

Here in my garage with another episode of pimp my kayak

zipykido - 7 years ago

You should get a paddle leash so you don't have to deal with your paddle while you're landing a fish.

NickReelzFishing - 7 years ago

I was hesitant to drill into my kayak at first but then when I came up with a game plan it turned out that drilling and mounting all my accessories was the easiest and safest option. You can mount the transducer inside the hallow hull of the kayak and glue it down and it works just like if it were in the water. I also store the battery inside a waterproof case inside the hallow hull. I then just run the cables up and out of a small hole I drilled near the fishfinder and plug it in the fishfinder when I'm using it. This way you don't have some many exposed cables on the deck of the boat

armando bassing - 7 years ago

should have bought a jackson kayak coosa

Luke Vang - 7 years ago

Digging the new ride.
You must love Toyota's. Lol

No you’re A towel - 7 years ago

Look for used boats I got a 21 foot 1200$

Tally Phillips - 7 years ago

Highly recommend NOT installing the led strip on the top of the boat. Perhaps install it around the outside assuming it is water proof. Installing it facing up with be blinding in the early mornings and late nights, also making it hard to make accurate grabs on fish.

Mike Chapman - 7 years ago

The yak is Sik I'm saving for the same setup good to see how your doing it great ideas is that thing able to hold an outboard or just a trolling motor gas motor you will need a fuel cell aswell lot more weight and space trolled you could run all your gear off one battery

Noah Petroni - 7 years ago

The back is the stern

Outdoors Guy - 7 years ago

Run the battery into the storage well in a waterproof case that’s large enough to hold the battery. You can always then fill the remaining space of case with installation foam to reduce vibration to battery. Also a battery recharger.

tsnowak1 - 7 years ago

do u only sell adult size merch or kid merch

Nathan Matherly - 7 years ago

I like it

Rob Maley - 7 years ago

There are clear mounting tracks you can buy for those LED lights which hold them in place with tension. Not sure what width you have, but that may be an option. Double sided tape probably wouldn't hold up for long in the water, so you could probably run a bead of clear caulk down it along with drilling a few screws into the kayak to keep it in place

George Sigmund - 7 years ago

Jon welcome to the kayak fishing community! Just a small advise, buy or make a leash for your paddle...think what will happen in case you loose it in the midle of the lake!

Psycoticbean - 7 years ago

Jon B. Do yourself a favor, buy a battery box. Your battery is a group U1 (size) they are $10 on Amazon. Will not only keep the yak looking clean but will protect the battery terminals from the elements and prevent corrosion. Also don't forget to run a fuse from your battery to your unit

Braden Archer - 7 years ago

Wrap it in rigged

joseph mendoza - 7 years ago

Kayak rigging is always fun! That paddle holder comes in clutch all the time

Quarta's Reef - 7 years ago

Hey Jon, Those LED's look better if you can mount them somewhere you don't actually see the LED's, so you just get the light 'casting' or reflecting off other surfaces.... not sure if your yak will allow that kind of mounting though. The 3M sticky tape sometimes doesn't stick very well (especially after a few days/hours and some heat). Wherever the tape 'unsticks' just use a dab of crazy glue from the dollar store (gel is less messy).

Derick Battle - 7 years ago

Excited for the new series that hopefully comes out of this!! Been wanting a kayak myself and now you’ve really got me on the edge of getting one. Keep it up bro

Duke Aboy - 7 years ago

All in for the kayak fishing!!!

Brandon ONeill - 7 years ago

You should get so rod leashes so if you flip you don’t lose a rod and you could put it on your paddle as well.

steveo9043 - 7 years ago

I don't think those LEDs will work that great. The adhesive on those are very weak. They wouldn't stick very long at all.

RippinLipz WNYfishing - 7 years ago

Much respect

Sledgefist1 - 7 years ago

Hey Jon I know how you can install a trolling motor on your kayak. I have a Walmart Sundolphin 8' sit in kayak and I installed a trolling motor on it. I put a 10lb thrust because my kayak is very light and it sinks in but I made it light weight and it works amazing. Put 2 PVC pipes in your rod holders that are in your kayak. Use a 2x4 and U-bolt it to the PVC pipes and then just clamp your trolling motor to the 2x4. It works for me even though my kayak is very light and since you have a heavier duty one you can put a bigger trolling motor on yours. Trust me it will be one of your favorite customizations on your kayak.

Ever Greatest - 7 years ago

I have those same leds on a fish tank and they look really sick

Brandon Hallett - 7 years ago

Make a series

STEVE - 7 years ago

Paddle leash! The gripper is good too, but you don't want to lose it. Bungees are good to hold the crate down too...trees can snag your rods if in the holders and dump everything.

sparky4685 - 7 years ago

go look up yak attack they have different products just for kayaks but what you should look into from them is a flag and light combo so you can be seen by boats

Colt Schipper - 7 years ago

Why don't you get a stand up

Colt Schipper - 7 years ago

I have a boat and two kayaks

Daniel White - 7 years ago

Put the transducer through the scupper

Stephen Deon - 7 years ago

create a series for this. loving it.

ViZor Equinox - 7 years ago

Hey Jon, don't let this dislike stuff get to you. It's a bot not us. Considering 95% of the comments are us giving you positive and loving feedback. There's no way 3k dislikes is statistically possible. We all love you. Keep it up bud. ❤

MOFISHES - 7 years ago

Got my first watercraft last year. I bought a cheap kayak from Walmart but I love it. It's so much better than fishing from shore all the time. Keep kayaking!

Stone Weigandt - 7 years ago

He should have got a ultra skiff

Gabriel Haley - 7 years ago

Paddel mount or holder on the side or across the yak

Leo Wites - 7 years ago

what editing sofware do you use these days

nicholas turner - 7 years ago

Go to bass pro or academy for mounts.

Wyatt Kennedy - 7 years ago

Fish can hear sonar in sallow water

Fishing Ireland - 7 years ago

I would mount the lights on the side with some special wiring clips of you can find them as for youre dislikes dont mind the haters!!KEEP FISHING NEVER STOP!!!

Ryan Murphy - 7 years ago

can you stand on it and how steady is it if you can

Conner Kane - 7 years ago

Can you shout out my channel

andrew jones - 7 years ago

Kayak angler for 10+ years here. Do yourself a favor and make/install an anchor trolley. Nothing will ruin your experience more than the little bit of wind it takes to spin your yak around all day while trying to cast to that perfect spot.

Zachary Taylor - 7 years ago

Why the hell does this have 3k dislikes? Sheesh you people are ruthless..

Addicted Angler - 7 years ago

I did LED all around my 128T , use the led clips best way to go, any tape will come off after time

Gary Rowe - 7 years ago

Don't put the lights on the top or inside.. you'll regret having lights in your eyes. Put them around the top edge on the outside. Not as sleek looking but trust me.. you'll hate having lights right in your eyes.

Cb G - 7 years ago

Next time put your yak up on saw horses. Much easier when working on it.

davidnieuwland - 7 years ago

He didn't even open that box with a chain saw tssss

John Sevilla - 7 years ago

You should install an anchor trolly to help keep you from drifting with the wind.

Adventure PacWest - 7 years ago

Hey Jon! Some of your stuff you're trying to mount could have a permanent mount (you mentioned not wanting to drill holes in the kayak) with a secondary attachment. You'd have to drill holes for that, though.

If you're set on not drilling... you're familiar with GoPro doodads, ya? Maybe you could retrofit some adhesive GoPro mounts (which are super strong!) No drilling, secure, and you can always buy more and relocate something if you're not happy with where it is!

Kendall's Aquarium - 7 years ago

You should have bought the 12t....

Kevin Escalona - 7 years ago

Purchases a Porsche Panamera.....complains about how expensive bass boats are...

Logan Mapes - 7 years ago

Does Jon have a discount code for use to use with orders on Favorite rods?

Josiah Trinidad - 7 years ago

get a paddle leash!

housjunkee - 7 years ago

Get the Yakattack celblok for the battery, finder and transducer. You can keep it all in one spot without drilling into the yak.
I've got the same yak and love it

Daniel Bosch - 7 years ago

Custom pant job

Ben Daniels Outdoors - 7 years ago

the foam/rubber pads are actually so your feet or a lure or whatever dont squeak and spook fish

Blaine Smith - 7 years ago

Academy sells Engel cold/hot boxes, it's a 30qt cooler with 2 latches and and 4 rod holders. Awesome for tackle or anything you want to keep dry and fits in the back just fine, for $60 it's hard to beat.

James B Top 3 - 7 years ago

Good video:) to many adds tho

Jake Korinko - 7 years ago

Yak series is dope!!!

Fresh Fish Co - 7 years ago

Mount the milk create right behind the seat so you can access it on the water, get a water proof battery compartment to put the 12v batt in just in case you flip the yak, or you could mount the batter inside the hull of the yak. But id put it in the milk create. Also get a anchor system and trolly line setup. You can add a trolling motor if you wanted. Id also raise the seat up too.

Caleb Meek - 7 years ago

With the LEDS I would recommend installing 2 separate strips on either side that way you could make one side green and the other red like running lights on a boat.

kostsbullshit - 7 years ago

Keep click baiting, never stop

Joseph Valenti - 7 years ago

Jon, awesome to see you showing love to the yak angler community. Just started fishing from one myself so it's awesome to see someone going through the same hype I am. Do yourself a favor get some leashes for your rods and paddle will save you if a rod goes over board or paddle falls out of the holder. Also if you plan on fishing in any wind or chop water get a anchor and attach it to a trolley nothing worse than finding a sweet spot and constantly having to paddle back to it cuz of the wind. Oh and instead of tagging the side with stickers get a flagpole with a light and a dope rigged flag! Keep up the good content thanks!

kostsbullshit - 7 years ago

Who else came here because of the clickbait thumbnail and had to wait till the 9 minute mark for him to quit running his mouth and get to the project. I could totally re-edit this video for him and cut it down to no shit 3-5 minutes. He was wanting to hit the 10 minute mark for ad's just like all of the googan videos. It's BS these videos are not for us they're for MTB and other advertising companies.

Christian Spangler - 7 years ago

Jon B the typa guy to get a wrap done on his kayak

903 WILD - 7 years ago

Awesome and informative man!

Christian Spangler - 7 years ago

Dang what did he do to get so many dislikes lol

Edit: nvm it's probably cuz he showed off the Porsche

Jcurls1515 - 7 years ago

There is this guy also on youtube that did a great series on his fishing kayak His name is Marty Zoffinger and the name of his youtube channel is just his last name Zoffinger you should check it out

David West - 7 years ago

Hey Jon B! Check out Marty Zoffinger's channel He has a lot of great ideas for customizing kayaks, like this one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5TEErxiOVs
Good luck with your kayak!

nueltinpike - 7 years ago

People are just HATERS...vids are always good which is why Jon has 684k subscribers :) there's always a few tools in the bunch !

Brandon'svlog - 7 years ago

What part of the brazos river are you fishing? I live on the brazos in milsap Tx. The fishing isn't real great on my end deepest part only gets above the knees.

Mike Blake - 7 years ago

Y don't u just use a deeper for ur fish finder it would have like no installing and take up no room.

Colorado Monsters - 7 years ago

Yesss make a series

Cade Zarnowski - 7 years ago

Jon you might need a little anchor that will drop into the water, if you don't know what I mean just google or search on youtube for it, its very common, practical, and takes up barley any space

Luciano Espinoza - 7 years ago

8 minutes in has hasn’t done shit but talk

Colorado Monsters - 7 years ago

Are you able to stand up on that kayak I might buy the same one

brandon mayes - 7 years ago

my wife has this same exact yak... i got it for her last year lol

Chansanity - 7 years ago

install a troll motor on the yak

american dad merica - 7 years ago

Do you have a intsagram

Hrod Fishing - 7 years ago

Are you being demonized ?
There are some bot's, giving "free dislikes" lately
Probable a Google/Youtube Scam..

Caleb - 7 years ago

For those LED lights I would definitely put them on the outer edge because you’ll blind yourself otherwise but it’s a sweet idea!

Joseph Lee - 7 years ago

Also if you wanna try some local texas fishing the bass fishing scene in Somerville lake is awesome they hold tournaments all the time

Joseph Lee - 7 years ago

My wife and I are thinking about going down the brazos on kayaks here in college station soon before it gets too cold let us know what you think

Go Navy - 7 years ago

Everyone like to counteract the dislikes

MBL Bob - 7 years ago

Be sure you put the lights facing out. LEDs are hard to see if they are pointed out of direct sight.
Example the newer cop cars. Bright as hell but hard to see if not directly pointed at you

Robert Jordan - 7 years ago

Those LED strips are bright (i have them on my RV), they will be in your eyes the whole time if you mount them on the top of the gunwale. Mount them on the inside edge or outside edge.

Nick Roth - 7 years ago

I have the same exact fish finder on my kayak! Get a mini 12v battery from Cabelas and a water proof box off Amazon! That's my set up and I love it have have 2 battery's fish finder on one and all my lights on the other!

RawJuiceFishing - 7 years ago

Hey Jon, love seeing you getting into this whole kayak fishing world. Honestly have much respect for you and how you keep things practical. Would love to help on kayaking things, for your transducer arm, buy this to attach to track:
https://www.amazon.com/Scotty-438-Gear-Track-Adapter/dp/B009JAZW6O/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1508256918&sr=8-3&keywords=scotty+gear+head
You can buy a small waterproof plastic container for your battery, run wires through box or even install like a usb female plug, or both, then you could run your Lowrance and your led lights. Whats nice about running some time of plug/adapter to the box, you can leave battery in your crate and just unplug for transportation as you mentioned. I run this setup in my yak, but you can add more adapters as I mentioned before.
http://palmettokayakfishing.blogspot.com/2011/09/kayak-battery-box-for-2012-ride-135.html

Let me know if you have any questions Jon, good luck, tight lines!

Jarod Peer - 7 years ago

I like the LED light idea. One thought, if the lights themselves are visible to you it might cause some nasty washout with your vision/night vision in low light conditions.

Miguel Carrasquillo - 7 years ago

14:30 tell me he isn't high on that good shit!!!!LMAO

Brayden Waukau - 7 years ago

Larry Sanders lol

Gary B - 7 years ago

Lol, the struggles of kayak angling lol. The paddle holder is a great idea. I bought myself a paddle leash but I like ur idea with the paddle holder. I've installed those lights before and they come with not so good adhesive strips that will eventually fall off. Have u ever used contact cement? Get a tiny brush and contact cement and make sure u also buy some goof off or mineral spirits and a clean rag to clean up excess glue. Read instruction on how to aply because there is a drying period before u actually connect the light strip to the yak. Or ur other option would be to buy a bunch of wire clips that fit the light strip and doing it that way. But that would include screwing into the yak. Just remember if u screw into ur yak just put a dab of silicone on the screw or a lot of accesseries come with washers so u really have nothing to worry about. Just set ur screw gun on a lower setting so u done screw right thru the yak. There are plenty of kayak rigging videos out there as well. So they could help. Feel free to hit me back if u need more help.

Nick S. - 7 years ago

Should have spent the extra money and got a Jackson Cuda! Well worth the extra money. Lighter and longer.

snakebit - 7 years ago

The paddle is 240 Inches? So 20 feet, sounds legit

Kinz -13 - 7 years ago

I say this with no disrespect. No one gives a fuck about your kayak, stick to fishing. I didn't subscribe to watch you talk to a camera for 15 mins.

Mark Thompson - 7 years ago

YAK ATTACK anchor trolley system to be able to control where the anchor line meets the boat. Awesome accessory to be able to leverage the wind in your favor.

Scott Frost - 7 years ago

Get an Anchor...Trust me. Do it!

Ryne - 7 years ago

but you owned a 60000$ porshe! hahahahahahah "Can never afford a bass boat"

Owen Andruszko - 7 years ago

I got the twelve foot and its a solid yak

Cory Klein - 7 years ago

3:51 did you just say your paddle is 240 inch? 20 feet? are you sure about that?

Truls Helm - 7 years ago

Keep this going! So exited to see your progress on this kayak!

Justin bethel - 7 years ago

Get paddles like lfg has

Ryan Labberte - 7 years ago

That paddle sequence was hilarious

BigHunter 20 - 7 years ago

Some salty basement boi botted dislikes on this video lol

THE IRON GUYS - 7 years ago

P. S. you should probably put some waterproof cover on the battery as well ⚡

THE IRON GUYS - 7 years ago

You should probably use some silicone to seal up the "plusses" you made to the kayak. ☺️

Sporkuser - 7 years ago

Get yourself a 250cm Aqua-bound Manta paddle. You will not regret the purchase. Lighter than what you have and is made by the Bending Branches guys just 150 bucks less than their top of the line Angler paddle.

Cody James - 7 years ago

Yak Attack

Blake Wood - 7 years ago

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