Best Kayak Cart? Scupper vs. Top‑Load Cart – Problems!

August 1, 2026

Looking for the best kayak cart for your fishing kayak? In this video, I compare a scupper‑hole kayak cart to a top‑load style cart and show the real‑world issues you’ll run into with the scupper design. I also run a timed rigging test so you can see exactly how long each cart takes to set up. If you’ve ever struggled with scupper carts bending, binding, or slowing you down, this breakdown will help you choose the right cart for your kayak-fishing setup.

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Steve Moore

In 2015, Steve created the Kayak Hacks Fishing YouTube channel, which focused on gear hacks, fly, spin, and ebike fishing tips. Steve was a regular columnist for Southern Trout Magazine, where he wrote the "New Fly Guy" column to provide fly anglers with tips, techniques, and other advice between 2012 and 2019. He also wrote the "Kayak Hacks" column for Southern Kayak Fishing magazine from 2015 to 2018, where he served as the Field Editor. Beyond the magazines, he has written six books on fishing.