Here’s the approach to DIY kayak repair for beginners. I show two methods. One using a DIY kayak repair approach recommended by Paddling.com as well as the traditional kayak repair method using the Hobie welding tool made specifically for plastic crack, hole, and hull repair. I also discuss using a heat gun to speed up the process. Keep your fishing kayak in perfect shape! Do a bit of kayak restoration work at the end of the season!

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.
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