DIY Crate Mod - Kayak Fishing

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Brock M - 6 years ago

Nice video! Where did you get the milk crate?

Heath Panganiban - 5 years ago

Manager from Publix!

Alec Lopez-Rodriguez - 6 years ago

Lol can you make me one

Heath Panganiban - 5 years ago

LOL. You've got this!

Willie G - 6 years ago

well done

Willie G - 6 years ago

good video pal straight to the point

Jackson Lloyd - 6 years ago

Will this fit on a journey 10 ss

Lewis Maker - 6 years ago

I really like what you've done with the crate and it's a good video too. I got 2 kayaks. For most of the local fishing I really don't need to add a crate. But there are islands around here for over nite and weekend camp outs. So taking extra gear is a must. But there is just something about putting a milk crate on my yak that disturbs me. No matter what you do to it, It still looks like a milk crate. You ever see a guy on an older motorcycle with a milk crate tied on the back? I think I must be corrupted by class over utility. I'd like me and a partner to invent something more worthy of our sport. Maybe we could go on "Shark Tank" and get some funding. Hey-What??

hexreal333 - 6 years ago

Awesome video!
Mahalo for the ideas:)

Nicholas Balesterri - 6 years ago

Take care sorry respond if you can

Nicholas Balesterri - 6 years ago

I really like your crate mod,i ordered my 1st kayak ,im new to it ,so wish me luck and i am definitely using this mod thanks ,take vare and be safe and keep catchin' em

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ReelingWithJim - 6 years ago

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Dewey Cash - 6 years ago

I checked out your channel and subbed. Please check my channel and sub back. My channel has Hunting, fishing and family videos. Thanks

IMA ACJHAWKER - 6 years ago

Well done. Making mine soon.

Heath Panganiban - 6 years ago

thanks for watching!

Fred Block - 6 years ago

After cutting a crate and sanding if needed, CAREFULLY, heat the cut area with a propane torch (again; read... CAREFULLY) and it'll tone down the roughness and shine up the cut/sanded edges. Works like a charm! I needed to create a lid after "losing" a bunch of stuff after rolling my yak netting a pig bass. I'm new to kayak fishing so please don't shoot me down. Live and learn and yes it was an expensive mistake. The lid will keep you from losing your stuff...IF you bungee it closed!

Cadiyak Fishing - 6 years ago

McScott76 - 6 years ago

Good video. Just one quick tip for other users. These Yak Gear crates are overpriced. You can buy identical crates at your local big orange home improvement store for about $6-7 a piece. They work just as well if you don't have a sporting goods store nearby that sells Yak Gear (or you don't want to pay an extra $5 for a logo on your crate).

Tony - 6 years ago

Hopefully Publix didn't mind the free advertising. Lol.

Jeff Trek - 7 years ago

This has me thinking of doing this, but sitting it on another crate, double decker.

Sean Andrews - 7 years ago

Wat size drill bit

Jay Roper - 7 years ago

very slick set up thanks for shareing

Heath Panganiban - 7 years ago

Thanks man! #YakTribe

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SOLOFOX 24 - 7 years ago

Is this in nc

Callym.W - 7 years ago

This vid should have 10 mil views, I'm going to buy the crap to make it now

Heath Panganiban - 7 years ago

OnLyLyNxPuMa haha thanks! Go check out YakTribe

Wagner Santana - 7 years ago

very nice this box... good job bro!

AleaderWaterShoes - 7 years ago

Awesome video. Cool man.

Gnukket Yaker - 7 years ago

Great job!

R.J. Wilson - 7 years ago

I love what you did here. We're going to copy what you did as my son makes his crate for getting started in tournament fishing. I love how you made it so the lid clears the top of the rod holders. A lot of guys have problems with that. A couple modifications we will add include a couple strong magnets inside the lid and the crate so there is a chance it will hold shut when he forgets to secure the bungee strap...which will be all the time. We will also cut off the bottom of a third crate and make a lid for the lid for often used items so we do not lose those to the lake. The other thing I am going to look at is screwing the rod holder on from the inside out, but that may cause me some snagging problems. I will play with it, but in any case, you figured this thing out and we appreciate the video.

The Diving Fisherman - 7 years ago

Nice idea - thanks ;)

snakeairsoft leger - 7 years ago

Opens it all the shit up top falls out

Trophy 205 - 7 years ago

love simple yak accessories. nice job, good idea.

zane wiiliams - 7 years ago

such a great idea. thanks for sharing

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Mike DeLapp - 7 years ago

Nice.....I have used this crate storage setup for years....love it.....I've added a metal wire shelf rack to the top for covering and securing items as well as nylon pouches on the sides for additional storage.....Fish on.

qu1ck s51v3r - 7 years ago

I just recently got a kayak and i wanted to put a milk crate on top and this gave me an idea on what to do thanks

Matthew Klein - 7 years ago

Cool vid man

Roger Ford - 7 years ago

Excellent instruction! Love the details about drilling the zip tie hinge holes. I'm not what you'd call "handy," so that tip was very useful.

Nice looking lid! Thanks!

Alex Echeverria - 7 years ago

Great video! I'm going to try this

TJ's Practical DIY - 7 years ago

simple and effective. solid work.

Heath Panganiban - 7 years ago

Thanks TJ!

Rick Martin - 7 years ago

thanks for making the video....great idea

Heath Panganiban - 7 years ago

Thanks Rick!

Arduous Ant - 7 years ago

This is an awesome video, :D Im definatly subbing, i will try to visit your channel regularly from now on :D if you can do visit my channel! That would be awesome!! :D Until next time and keep up the great videos! Peace

Robert Belt - 8 years ago

nice vid...subbed

John Martini - 8 years ago

Looks good.
I have used a table saw to downsize the crates. Keeps all sides equal and have never needed to sand.

Dee F Television - 8 years ago

Awesome video very informative great job can't wait to try it.

Heath Panganiban - 7 years ago

Thanks!

Sean McNierney - 8 years ago

Great vid, keep on keepin on. I am modifying mine as we speak bro

Sean McNierney - 7 years ago

Safe fishing my beother

Heath Panganiban - 7 years ago

Awesome, Sean!

kbar4x4 - 8 years ago

I'm picking up my first kayak tomorrow and definitely see this in the future.

Heath Panganiban - 7 years ago

Congrats!

Fuzzy Outdoors TV - 8 years ago

I'm Absolutely stealing this idea!!! Thanks for the great video

Fuzzy Outdoors TV - 7 years ago

Wil Do I also subscribed to your channel.

Heath Panganiban - 7 years ago

No worries! Thanks! Check out YakTribe on Instagram!

zofoblues - 8 years ago

Great vid !! TY for posting.

Greg Mann - 8 years ago

I like your design and work...thanks ;o)

Terry Salem's Hike,Fish,Camp - 8 years ago

awesome..i have a one man pontoon instead of a kayak so im modding up ideas..this is great..nice tabletop,and secure for rough water

Greypryde - 8 years ago

Great idea!!!

Heath Panganiban - 8 years ago

Thank you!

Wayn Jul - 8 years ago

I have an older Ocean kayak drifter and unfortunately they made the space for a milk crate to small to hold one.
I am thinking about getting some aluminium plate and making a box that will fit. Sub for sub.

Roger Oz - 8 years ago

Nice Idea mate...

Heath Panganiban - 8 years ago

+roger mijares Thanks Roger!

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Nomad yakking II - 8 years ago

Nice

Heath Panganiban - 8 years ago

+Nomad yakking II Thanks! #YakTribe

VanV0rtex - 8 years ago

As always Heath, very good video! I just ordered two crates with the thought of doing this... that is if my wife doesn't grab one of them!

Heath Panganiban - 8 years ago

+VanV0rtex those wives are sneaky! Watch out!

Kayak Chris - 8 years ago

Very nice! Love the video, editing and organization as well. The crate is great too. I just have a crate with rod holders bolted to it but am planning on adding a lid like yours before I go out into open water (BTB) again. Keep sharing your vids. Subbed.

Heath Panganiban - 8 years ago

+Kayak Chris Hey bud, just subscribed to you too! Thanks for the awesome compliment! #YakTribe