Learn how to load a heavy kayak on a truck bed using a simple, inexpensive winch system. This setup makes solo kayak loading easy, safe, and strain‑free—perfect for anglers hauling big fishing kayaks.
I walk through the winch layout, attachment points, and the pull‑up method so you can load your kayak without lifting. If you’ve struggled with loading a kayak by yourself, this winch‑based approach is a game-changer.
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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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