I picked up this Idea from another site and made some modifications and it works very well for me. With PVC pipe fittings, screws and a sprinkler head (for mount). Its removable. I painted them red to make it a look better than the boring PVC look. Here are the pictures. The kayak is a cheap Dragonfly Daylite sport (8 foot).



The sprinkler head is mounted with 8 rivets and silicone applied.

Installed a small crate to hold the fishing accessries.




I painted my PVC stakeout pole and gave it a look to match the rod holder.

Back of the kayak. Bait Cooler rigged.

Complete setup. I Installed the anchor trolley with pulley's from ACE hardware and some bungee and rope.

Took it out yesterday to the chicopit area and caught some reds, trout, whiting and some others . Kept a 22" red and 15" trout.



Cheers,
Arun.

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Hey arunram....that might be the "ultimate DIY kayak" and you are getting every inch of that 8 footer in use!! Congrats!!
JYJ

Thanks John. The kayak does alright for the creeks when fished with the tide. A great workout tool against the tide. It's very stable but it doesn't track well. I'm going to buy a bigger kayak in the near future but for now, this one takes me out on the water.

Arun.

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Nice job sir. I like all you have done with your kayak. I might have to use some of your ideas. Great job dude.

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Nice Redfish!!
Dont matter what kind of kayak your in. As long as its safe.
The fish dont care..............

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Thank you. I really like having the small crate in the front to keep the loose items. I know its not flip friendly but can be made more safe with some adjustments.

Arun.

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Thanks. It's a very stable kayak for its size. What it makes up in stability, it looses in tracking. It does not track well and its quite a workout paddling and keeping it on course but I don't mind that either.

Arun.

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Outstanding use of space

http://www.jeffstacklebox.com

you might want to reconsider the stringer hanging off the side. If a shark or gator smells your catch, you might go for an unexpected ride.

This is the slickest DIY PVC rod holder set-up I have seen yet.

PVC has really gone up in price in tha past year.

If you are having trouble with tracking you might consider a DIY PVC rudder or simple skeg.

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Thanks for the advice. I always fish the creeks and never at Guana or sml (too far a drive) and always believed the possibility of a shark or gator getting my fish if slim. But of course a slight possibility is always there.

Arun.

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Arun,
Great use of your space. I enjoyed your step-by-step pics as you got it all put together, and the color scheme...!!! Quite the fashion statement. Actually....ANYTHING that will make you more visible on the water is a GREAT idea.
FWIW: I don't bring fish home often, but when I do, I also use a stringer hung off the side of my yak. I've only been doing this a coupla years. I'm sure some have lots more time on the water than I....but I've never had a problem down this way. I use a "quick-release" connection to my yak so if a gator, shark, or porpoise wants my catch....he can take it away without taking me along with it.

That's a very neat job, it's practical and really what more do you need...

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I seen the same idea on the net. I made it for my SINK.


I have it altered slightly so I can put my FF on it when I get a battery for it. I like it.

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