How to Install a Kayak Fishing Rod Holder

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Subscribe for FREE FULL EPISODES online on CarbonTV: http://bit.ly/1vfvUJX Rod holders can be easily added to any sit-on-top kayak, and so in this kayak fishing tales episode, pro kayak angler Jim Sammons explains how to quickly and simply install a rod holder on any sit on top kayak. For all your kayak fishing needs visit HOOK1 Kayak Fishing http://www.kayakfishinggear.com Book a kayak fishing trip with Jim Sammons: http://www.jimsammons.com Produced by The Heliconia Press http://www.helipress.com LEARN Check out some of our other YouTube channels: Kayak Fishing Tales http://www.youtube.com/user/KayakFishingTales Kayak Bassin TV http://www.youtube.com/kayakbassintv Stand Up Paddling http://www.youtube.com/user/StandUpPaddlingTV Whitewater Kayaking http://www.youtube.com/user/WhitewaterPaddlingTV Canoeing http://www.youtube.com/user/CanoeingTV Recreational Paddling http://www.youtube.com/user/PaddleTV Sea Kayaking http://www.youtube.com/user/SeaKayakingTV SHOP If you're a kayak angler, or looking at getting into kayak fishing, you'll find everything you need at HOOK1 Kayak Fishing Gear at http://www.kayakfishinggear.com. These guys know kayak fishing, offer great prices and provide exceptional customer service. They also ship worldwide. Call them Toll Free: (866) 486-8412, or email Support@KayakFishingGear.com COMMUNICATION Whether you're in a kayak, or a full sized fishing boat, reliable communication is key for staying safe on the water. We've trusted Standard Horizon VHF radios for over a decade, and their HX851 radio is absolutely ideal for kayak anglers. It's waterproof, it floats, and it even has a built-in GPS. See Standard Horizon's radios at http://www.standardhorizon.com/ LINE Simply put, you won't find anything but Seaguar fishing line on our reels. Seaguar is not just the leader in fluorocarbon - Seaguar invented the stuff 40 years ago! And now with the release of Seaguar's new premium Kanzen braid and Senshi monofilament lines, Seaguar has you covered for any type of fishing. Check out all of Seaguar's line options at http://www.seaguar.com PADDLES Handcrafted paddles in Sultan, Washington since 1965, Werner makes some of the lightest and strongest paddles available. These paddles are actually designed to increase power while reducing fatigue. See all the Werner blades at http://www.werner.com PRODUCED BY Heliconia: http://www.helipress.com MUSIC These are the great artists we use in our videos, please check them out! BEN MULLIN www.benmullinmusic.com BROCK ZEMAN www.brockzeman.com, www.myspace.com/mudmusic1899 HAYFLICK LIMIT www.hayflicklimit.org BROTHERS THROUGH THE HILL www.brothersthroughthehill.com ROBERT LARISEY www.myspace.com/robertlarisey

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Riaan Visser - 6 years ago

what type of kayak is the blue one

KayakFishingTales - 6 years ago

Blue Kayak ?? I dont see one in this video

phartattack - 7 years ago

SERIOUSLY? "1...2...3...4..."?
Sounds like Obsessive Compulsive Disorder... Just yanking your chain!
BUT SERIOUSLY... If anyone uses the undersized hole trick, use a heat gun to heat the hole and slowly press it in to avoid future stress cracks.

Mario Moreno - 7 years ago

Can that rod holder securely hold a spinning reel? My wife doesn't do well with bait casters :) Thanks!

Steven Brown - 7 years ago

the rivet is more secure if you use a washer inside to spread the grip of the rivet

travis dunn - 7 years ago

under-sizing holes is terrible advice >.< sealant exists for a reason. undersized holes result in stress and cracks.

Jim T - 7 years ago

Bro you should have siliconed it.

Glenn Hanson - 6 years ago

um..why?

6koko3 - 8 years ago

Where did you get this rod holder? Where can I buy it?

RIYakFishing - 8 years ago

You GOOP police are crazy! The amount of water that will get into those holes is so small. Do you think he's gonna paddle his kayak upside down? A few drops of water is not going to sink your kayak!

hogsna - 7 years ago

True, but it also helps with the bond. Also let's face it, if your going to do something, do it right the first time. I never had time to do it right the second time. lol

Tito r - 8 years ago

Where I can purchase those accessories for my kayak.

Dirt Bird - 8 years ago

+Tito r - I scoped out the exact products on Amazon to purchase for myself.
Extender: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001M4HT3O/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3TCE82CAY4AHM&coliid=I3195R40P61U2I

Holder: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004O0J7MO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3TCE82CAY4AHM&coliid=I3QLYSP3HV0PP

Mount: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001M4HT7A?colid=3TCE82CAY4AHM&coliid=I2VM63PSTZJLU2&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl

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Anthony Henderson - 9 years ago

i have bought a fishing kayak all the fittings leak when left out in the rain because manufacture didnt seal them i now have to redo them all tony

damon wright - 9 years ago

nice rivet job,lol

MANUEL ZAMORA - 10 years ago

Nice video ..... But with any marine install, marine silicone should have been used to ensure water tight seal ... But I am only looking for ideas on the best way to install a rod holder, I'll be sure to avoid the lack of sealing process

Ronnie Ayala - 10 years ago

Rivet really very on professional

Larry Herbert - 10 years ago

well done!! thanks!

Des Beaty - 10 years ago

no silicone? lol what an amateur

Joshua Distefano - 10 years ago

I disliked the video, bcz he ddnt complte the crcle

jk lauderdale - 10 years ago

Most pop rivets you'll find at the local DIY shops are aluminum and they can easily become corroded/pitted over time due to salt/sun exposure. As with any other fishing gear, a thorough hosing will help minimize the effect. To really help mitigate the issue, buy longer rivets and some collared plastic/nylon sleeves to separate the washer from the rod holder. This eliminates any galvanic corrosion due to 2 different metals touching. Then cover the rivets/sleeves w/ a UV proof marine sealant

jack rapala - 11 years ago

Are pop rivets waterproof with marine goop

erjeremy - 11 years ago

technically yes, however there are different style of kayaks for different types of waters. Sit on tops are usually anglers choice of kayak but sit in inside kayaks are used also by a lot of anglers.

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Maleke Ebanks - 11 years ago

hey,can any kayak be used for fishing?

358jjfish - 11 years ago

Thank you I ordered a Accent rod tender for my wifes Kayak since mine came with all the bells & whistles & i never used a pop rivet gun before & there wasn`t No instructions .After watching your vidio i felt assured I would`nt make NO mistakes good JOB .

Leiberg - 11 years ago

Get a Hobie Mirage Outback

Steve W - 11 years ago

soooo a dab of silicone on each screw head, and a thin smear around the back fo the fange is unnecessary? Then you choose a smaller hole saw and spend time gouging out the hole to make it bigger? :-/ Better tip: 1) use the right hole saw. 2) to get a snug fit afterwards... wrap a little tape around the mount until snug. 3) silicone to seal it. No project if worth doing half-assed. ;)

ReelFunkedUp - 11 years ago

Rivets.

trapspeed - 11 years ago

What kind of tool does he use instead of nuts/bolts? I can't understand him. Is he saying Popper Its?

Jon Focker - 11 years ago

getting a cheap kayak soon from a big department store that starts with a D. the price got me in the game, i can't wait! i'll have to mod it just to get it up to par though. rod holder is a perfect first step. wouldn't a pvc pipe be a good enough holder. not sure what the fuss is about.

petcatznz - 11 years ago

I'd silicone seal it as a precaution. Once water enters the 'sealed' hull cavity of a sit on kayak it's going to be there for a very long time! It never ceases to amaze me how much water can find its way into the smallest cavity or fissure over time.

bajabilly2004 - 11 years ago

i still would have put silicone sealant underneath the flush mount especially since he didnt wipe off the plastic pieces left over from drilling the hole lol

BadLuqq - 12 years ago

holesaw

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Jeremy Zayas - 12 years ago

WHATS THE NAME OF THE BIT YOUR USING AT 1:10 THANKS.

fr3wby - 12 years ago

@ 0:55 onwards

federicowt - 12 years ago

you forgot to add sealant glue, so water don't fill into your kayak

Richard Johnson - 12 years ago

Are rod holders normally installed behind the seat? I have a tandem sit on top kayak. I am outfitting the rear seat (my seat) for fishing. I was thinking of putting the rod holder ahead of me, but out of range of my paddles. I have not decided if I will put it on the right side or the left side. Advice? I have the Scotty flush mount and the Scotty powerlock rod holder.

Benedict Clarke - 12 years ago

@2041022 Know*

milldabeast519 - 12 years ago

@2041022 yeeee HUaaaa

Vince Molnar - 12 years ago

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

Bob Phelps - 12 years ago

Can someone explain why almost all the kayak rod holders are mounted BEHIND the angler? I would think you'd want it mounted in front of you, not angling away from your back? The only thing I could think of is that it would allow you to sort of troll your bait. Any clarification? Thanks. Nice vid.

Miketain biking - 13 years ago

I would silicone seal that thing in there and prevent that drop or 2 of water entering the hull.... Its a no brainer really !!

yakpirate - 13 years ago

@danishconsumer sure u can. its all about finding a spot then getting the right angle and depth

yakpirate - 13 years ago

@danishconsumer sure u can. its all about finding a spot then gettin the right age and depth

KayakFishingTales - 13 years ago

@hondaryder1994 Check out our episode named 'How To Choose the Best Fishing Kayak'. That should narrow things down for you.

KayakFishingTales - 13 years ago

@nickwklassen Sure... if you seal it with silicone it will be ultra water tight. There's nothing wrong with doing that at all. I don't because it's one more (messy) step, which I believe is totally unnecessary. All you're preventing is a drop or two of water from entering your kayak (if that).

KayakFishingTales - 13 years ago

@superCam25 Kayak Fishing Supplies has a great selection of gear, and staff that can help you find the right piece.

JimmyFromTheBronx - 13 years ago

do you know where i could find the exact same one you are using.

milldabeast519 - 14 years ago

whata boat a beer holdir

Jim Sammons - 14 years ago

A small bead of silcon or goop will give you a better seal, but if you do it the way I said there is very little if any leakage anyway.

kennarly - 14 years ago

Why would you use marine goop if you didn't have to? It's GOOP! With that logic, you could argue that plastic welding is the only reasonable solution. But... if you would rather put oversize holes in your kayak, which you then have to seal with GOOP... that's your biz.

jermlac - 14 years ago

why would you not use marine goop? it's like $3 for a tube that will cover any holes you ever want to put on your kayak? 3 stars for poor advice.

Dennis Barnes - 14 years ago

That was simple enough, thanks for the video. Tight Lines and Screaming Reels in 2010

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Randy Lasister - 14 years ago

Right on Jim, Jim I have a question about using and not using some sort of glue with the rivots and or screws. Now I know it's my choice but i've seen alot of vid's and there using glue glue glue. I'd rather save the money. Could share your thoughts on my question? Nice yak I have a trident 15 angler being shipped right now to via Bass pro shops. Can't wait. First one. Good video Jim. Thank You Randy