05-22-2005, 12:44 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Hey Bro, that looks pretty well thought out. Glad we were able to provide the stimulation and motivation to "get 'er done". Your post will definitely go on the "Best of the Best" links.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I can see that there are a unique set of challenges when rigging out a smaller kayak, like yours. There are the big saltwater fishing 'yaks that have more "discretionary" storage space and come prerigged with rod holders and all that stuff. But, when you have to work it all out for yourself, it does test your creativity.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I seem to recall that when I asked you to show me your kittyfish for a pic last week that you brought it up out of the front of your yak. What kind of storage are you using now?[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I can readily see that towing a basket would compromise the natural sleek lines and easy propulsion on your craft. I might recommend a good quality stringer, but that would not be much different.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I know there is not enough room on your craft for an aerated live well, but do you have enough room on the deck behind you to perhaps attach (velcro or straps) either an ice chest or a simple plastic (Rubbermaid) tub. You could keep the fish in the water, on a stringer, and then lift them up into the tub when you needed to "motate". Just a thought.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The big ocean-going 'yaks sometimes have special holds or fish boxes in the larger front ends. If you get serious about 'yak fishing (and keeping fish), you are either going to have to sacrifice some deck surface or get a bigger craft.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Thanks again for the post.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I can see that there are a unique set of challenges when rigging out a smaller kayak, like yours. There are the big saltwater fishing 'yaks that have more "discretionary" storage space and come prerigged with rod holders and all that stuff. But, when you have to work it all out for yourself, it does test your creativity.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I seem to recall that when I asked you to show me your kittyfish for a pic last week that you brought it up out of the front of your yak. What kind of storage are you using now?[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I can readily see that towing a basket would compromise the natural sleek lines and easy propulsion on your craft. I might recommend a good quality stringer, but that would not be much different.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I know there is not enough room on your craft for an aerated live well, but do you have enough room on the deck behind you to perhaps attach (velcro or straps) either an ice chest or a simple plastic (Rubbermaid) tub. You could keep the fish in the water, on a stringer, and then lift them up into the tub when you needed to "motate". Just a thought.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The big ocean-going 'yaks sometimes have special holds or fish boxes in the larger front ends. If you get serious about 'yak fishing (and keeping fish), you are either going to have to sacrifice some deck surface or get a bigger craft.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Thanks again for the post.[/#0000ff]
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