Worst DIY Kayak Mods – The Most Dangerous DIY Mod!
There are hundreds of great DIY kayak mods and kayak hacks. But this one you see all over YouTube is a leading candidate for the worst DIY kayak mods.
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Inventor Interview – the Unique Bicycle Kayak Tow Bar
I interview the inventor of the bicycle kayak tow bar
Sinking Kayak – Kayak Buoyancy Aid Tested!
A sinking kayak is everyone’s worst nightmare, and I examine a DIY kayak buoyancy aid that might assist as part of your kayak recovery techniques.
Fishing Kayak Setup DIY – Gear Head Track Adapter – Priceless!
Awesome gear head track adapter for pennies!
Test – Fish cooler bag vs dollar store mylar bag for kayak fishing dollar store fishing challenge
Commercially produced fish cooler bags (as well as other fishing tackle) cost a pretty penny! Will a $1 mylar bag from the Dollar Store perform just as well?
How to Mount Umbrella on Kayak for Shade while Fishing to Stay Cool on Kayak
Install a shade umbrella using PVC either strapped to your seat or on a PVC gear head adapter.
Kayak Fishing in Rough Water – Kayak Safety Tip for Boat Wake
When kayak fishing, calm water can instantly become rough water when a large boat wake or a frantically driven bass boat wake slams into your fishing kayak. I was taught this kayak safety tip for dealing with rough water created by boat wakes – check it out to avoid being able to post a kayak …
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e Bike Fishing Setup – Quick Milk Crate Attachment
Your e bike is heavy! That means part of your e bike fishing setup has to occur each time you unload your ebike at the bike fishing access point. Attaching your milk crate with your rod or pole holder is easy with this simple DIY trick. I do this every time I go to the …
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Gamakatsu Hook vs Cheap Bulk Fishing Hook Test and Review
Surprising results on this Gamakatsu hooks vs. eBay bulk fishing hooks test and review to see if the Gamakatsu fishing hooks are worth the money
Fishing line guide repair without rod building equipment
How to repair your rod without rod building equipment.
Best Way To Keep Fish Fresh on Kayak
If you are going to harvest a fish while kayak fishing, this is the best way to keep fish fresh on kayak. While I never would keep any freshwater fish, I do harvest one redfish periodically. Rather than keep the fish on a stringer, I harvest the fish by bleeding them out and then follow …
Fishing for Red Drum in NC – Mid-Tide & Close to Launch Site
We changed up our approach to fishing for red drum in NC by fishing close to the launch at mid-tide. Funny how you can skip the close in spots to push for distance when looking for reds. We were out in the middle of the tide cycle and scored some good redfish in spots we …
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How To Stay Cool While Fishing – Cooling Head Fan Test
As summer rages, how to stay cool while kayak fishing becomes really important. I picked up a cheap head cooling fan at Walmart and did a test to see if I should include it in my hot weather fishing gear. I was surprised at its ability to address the issue of how to stay cool …
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Kayak Scupper Plugs – Make or Buy?
Should you make or buy kayak scupper plugs? DIY is always fun, but sometimes it is not worth it.
Fishing Kayak Setup – Step 14b – Foam Golf Ball Scupper Plugs
I show the ultra cheap way to make DIY scupper plugs using a foam golf balls.
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 3 – Fishing Kayak Seat Upgrade
Basic kayak fishing setup needs to consider comfort! If your fishing kayak does not have a raised kayak seat, then this fishing kayak seat upgrade DIY is a no-brainer. The great thing about this kayak seat DIY is it is CHEAP. No complex kayak seat modifications are required! And cheap is an important part of any budget fishing kayak setup!
Kayak Trolling Motor – PWM Fail!
Using a Pulse Width Modulator (PWM) is an excellent part of a kayak trolling motor setup. I installed one and it failed after a few months – check out what I found.
Kayak Camping with the EcoFlow RIVER Pro Power Station
We all want to escape from crowds. In a kayak, that means putting in a lot of effort paddling or pedaling. So, that’s where a trolling motor comes in. You can use a trolling motor to extend your reach into unpressured water. The challenge is what do you do when you get there? Your trolling …
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Quick Knots with Forceps – Surgeon’s Knot
Before becoming a fly angler, spin fishers only needed to know how to tie a Palomar knot. It worked great whether tying on a hook, swivel or crankbait. Fly fishing … a different story. Just looking beyond the end of the fly line, the fly angler has to figure out how to attach the leader …
Spring Kayak Fishing – Do a Shakedown Cruise!
We are all anxious to get out fishing again when the weather warms up! But, it is wise to just put the kayak in the water and paddle or pedal for an hour or two. Use the trip to confirm everything is in working order, your gear is tuned up, and, most importantly, you start …
DIY Weedless Hooks – How to Make a Weedless Hook using EVA Craft Foam
Nothing like a DIY weedless hook to keep the frustration level down when fishing. In this video, I’m making DIY weedless fishing hooks and jigheads. I show how to make a weedless hook using 2mm thick EVA foam. The same DIY weedless approach can be used for how to make a weedless jighead as well …
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Hack to Measure Fish – Stay Legal!
What’s the fastest way to measure the length of the fish? Admit it, as anglers we obsess about how big fish are; not only the inherently larger ones that get away but also those we push closer to the camera to make them appear huge. Knowing the length is important for bragging rights and stay …
