Don't Make a Kayak Fishing Stabilizer / Outrigger this Way!
Kayak 7 years ago 108,670 views
Bad ideas need coverage to warn folks, and the idea of creating a kayak fishing stabilizer or outrigger sounded exciting but was a total failure when put to a real test. Do not try to make a stabilizer using your rod holder! Hey! This is how NOT to do it - so please do not tell me the idea is wrong! A version of this concept was actually sold commercially! Note: One person complained about this test and pointed to the fact that Yak-Gear sells stabilizers just like this as proof that they are not a bad idea. Yak-Gear used to use Scotty 350 rod holders to attach the stabilizer to the boat. The 2017 version on the YakGear site shows they redesigned their stabilizer to eliminate the rod holder. Looks like they use a RAM type mount directly connected to a Scotty mount. Kayak recovery videos in this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8egn41J7Go-uI0UCbLAhsXm-ioiyTSdd Subscribe to Kayak Hacks: https://goo.gl/BAxRXd Follow on Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/103521207406221518268/+KayakhacksFishing High quality, low-cost spinning rods and reels from Cadence Fishing: http://tinyurl.com/cadencefishing 10% discount code for Cadence: kayakhacks-10off *Note - Cadence link is an affiliate link, and I told Cadence to take anything earned through that link and apply it to their mission of giving free rods/reels to kids charities. Let's get kids fishing! #GoFishingGiveBack The Kayak Hacks Fishing channel covers kayak, wading, shoreline, spin and fly fishing. It features interesting gear mods to make kayak fishing more comfortable, efficient and enjoyable. In addition, I share many tips, tricks and "how tos" for more effective spin and fly fishing regardless of whether you are fishing from a boat or on your feet. Please subscribe! Thanks! Steve's CatchGuide series of fishing books is available on Amazon: Wade and Shoreline Fishing the Potomac River for Smallmouth Bass - http://amzn.to/1FwhvjG Maryland Trout Fishing - http://amzn.to/1L0fAEb Wade Fishing the Rappahannock River of Virginia - http://amzn.to/1L0fFb8 Wade Fishing the Rapidan River of Virginia - http://amzn.to/1L0fH2z Wade Fishing the North Branch of the Potomac - http://amzn.to/1ViIzK7 Read Steve's columns in: Southern Trout Magazine - http://www.southerntrout.com/ Southern Kayak Fishing - http://www.sokayakfishing.com/ Liability Disclaimer and Warning: In short, you accept all risk of using any ideas presented in this video. Do not apply any suggestion if it will ruin the appearance, function or structural integrity of your kayak. You are solely responsible to determine if the ideas expressed are appropriate for your boat and we disclaim any responsibility for your actions and decisions. Nothing in this video creates any expressed or implied warranty or guarantees a result. You are responsible for the safe operation of tools and any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of those tools or from the information contained in this video is 100% your responsibility. We shall not be held liable in any way or manner for errors, misleading or incorrect information. If you find an error, please notify us right away using the contact form for the channel. It goes without saying that fishing is dangerous as a result of the fast water, slick rocks and other hazards that occur at random, unexpected places. You need to exercise caution, particularly in the spring when the water is high or during rapid changes in tide, before you fish anywhere. You should always wear a life vest when fishing. In addition, a wading staff will help you keep your balance as you walk on the shoreline or wade. The bottom line is that you must make your own judgment in terms of acceptable behavior and risk and not rely on the opinions expressed here. The regulations governing legal access to fishing locations may change at any time and it is your responsibility to understand the law. Nothing expressed should be construed as encouraging you to trespass on private property or violate a regulation.
10. comment for Don't Make a Kayak Fishing Stabilizer / Outrigger this Way!
There’s no such thing as a bad idea,only a thought that needs work.
http://aquaterrasportsusa.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=74_77&product_id=104
ATS also manufacturers a Rod Rack. When the Rod Rack is used in conjunction with the Rigid Rail System you have a winning RIGID combination.
http://aquaterrasportsusa.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=70&product_id=82
John
20. comment for Don't Make a Kayak Fishing Stabilizer / Outrigger this Way!
that was a 50% error
right?
then the other fail was by the rod holder , if I am right by eliminating the rod holder you can make that connection tighter
am I right?
are you aware that Scotty currently sells the 302 which is basically your idea
so that makes you the true inventor
or you both hit on the idea independently
uh sorry I was unclear
by two points I was referring to the place where the track system held the mount at only two places
currently, as i mentioned I am installing the Scotty stabilizers whose base has FOUR points to both the kayak and the pontoon
30. comment for Don't Make a Kayak Fishing Stabilizer / Outrigger this Way!
It works with a straight pvc from one side to the other.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2NcIZThMyg
http://www.austinkayak.com/products/8655/Yak-Gear-Outriggers.html
Thanks dude.
50. comment for Don't Make a Kayak Fishing Stabilizer / Outrigger this Way!
It appears they failed due to
1) use of a non-locking rod holder, allowing the holder to come loose from the base
2) lack of locking pins to secure the pipe to the rod holder
3) attachment of the rod holders to a utility track not designed for those forces
I've had good luck so far adapting a design I found available for sale online. I used YakAttack Gear Tracs securely mounted to the kayak, slightly larger bullet floats, and Scotty 241L mounts with 350 holders, drilled for locking pins. I can take my dog along, stand up if I need to, and paddle through wakes no problem. My kayak is a Pelican The Catch 120.
I can't really claim any credit, I just copied some things I saw people doing here already. I can't remember who, but someone is selling them pre-built for around $180. By the time I bought all the tracks and parts I probably wasn't too far off, but the tracks are being used for other things as well, so I'd have bought them anyway. Actually, I probably could have bought a kayak already completely outfitted for fishing and spent about the same, but I like doing things myself and I learn a lot. Thanks again for the interesting videos.