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Fishing Kayak Setup – Step 14a – DIY Kayak Scupper Plugs
Need dry kayak gear storage as part of your fishing kayak setup? Make DIY kayak scupper plugs

Fishing Kayak Setup – Step 13 – Dripless Kayak Paddle
A key part of comfort while kayaking is staying dry! Here is a hack to create a dripless paddle for pennies.

Fishing Kayak Setup – Step 12 – Kayak Tool Organizer
A kayak tool caddy is a handy part of fishing kayak setup when you need quick access to your kayak accessories.

Fishing Kayak Setup – Step 11 – Kayak Safety Equipment – Self Rescue
Look at how the stand up assist strap can be used for fishing kayak self rescue as well as a kayak rescue ladder.

Fishing Kayak Setup – Step 10 – DIY PVC Rod Holder vs Store Bought
The next step in fishing kayak setup is to create fishing kayak rod holders.

Fishing Kayak Setup – Step 9 – DIY Kayak Gear Track
You will need kayak gear tracks to attach your accessories

Fishing Kayak Setup – Step 8 – Kayak Anchor Retrieval System
You need to consider the entire kayak anchor retrieval system as you do your budget fishing kayak setup.

Fishing Kayak Setup – Step 7c – Kayak Repair Plastic
Whoops… you need to do some kayak hole repair after installing kayak accessories in the wrong place while doing your fishing kayak setup. Kayak repair plastic is very easy and DIY kayak repair is possible for a kayak hole patch. I show how to do plastic kayak welding without the proper tools – good in a pinch – but you really should get the proper kayak welding tools.

Fishing Kayak Setup – Step 7b – DIY Anchor Trolley for Kayak
Your budget fishing kayak setup must include a kayak anchor trolley system.