Popular Post Malc Posted January 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 7, 2022 Managed to dig out a decent pic of my set up, as above from 2017 and my second kayak. I chose a pedalo because I lure fish a lot and being able to fish and be under power was a game changer for me, I can sit on top of or alongside a reef and not be drifted off by wind and tide too quickly. I can easily and quickly get back uptide if my rig gets snagged and if you are using lures that cost from pennies to several pounds it is very helpful. I can also stop pretty quickly by putting the fins into reverse and peddling which is handy if you spot fish on the sonar. I have a Lowrance elite 5 combo and used to shoot through on my other kayak but on this one there is a dedicated scupper with a shield so I don`t smash the TX when launching/landing or skipping over rocks. Seat is fully adjustable for height but is kept low as it gives best stability and has lumbar support for those who need it, thankfully I don`t as yet. It had a full length anchor trolley but it has been removed as I was not using it for anchoring or with a drogue.front hatch holds the trolley that gets me from car to sea and houses a 12v 7Ah battery in a sealed box, mid hatch holds all my stuff for fishing along with a small first aid kit. I usually have a small bag clipped to the rear of the seat that holds a device that can be used to help me re enter the kayak if I fall off and have difficulty getting back in or am injured. Rear hatch has usually not a lot in but may have a spare paddle in it if I am out with a group. Tankwell behind the seat usually has a small cool box in it and a bilge pump. I usually wear a full drysuit all year round as it is breatheable, yak pfd with safety gear radio and PLB. Choice of weapons is generally a GX2 6-12/12-20 with a 6000C and a Bushwhacker 12-28/20-60gm with a shimano exage 4000. And a gratuitous action shot... mick, Saintly Fish, Dicky and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 That sounds like a well thought out set up. Thanks for sharing. I guess you must need to keep a sharp eye on the weather conditions in case they deteriorate whilst you're out, or do you find you fish more sheltered waters and can ride it out? @Davemc on here has a similar yak, although not a Hobie I don't think. Davemc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 Just found one of both my kayaks together. Black one is an RTM Tempo that I eventually sold on due to lack of space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, Andy135 said: Thanks for sharing. I guess you must need to keep a sharp eye on the weather conditions in case they deteriorate whilst you're out, or do you find you fish more sheltered waters and can ride it out? Yes I keep an eye out on the weather, the last time I was out there was a sharp breeze offshore so I stayed close in but as soon as it dropped I went out to the mark I wanted to fish and then the wind spung up so I headed in again. Its surprising what kind of sea a suitable kayak can be in, 3-6 foot long swells are a doddle, but a short chop of a foot or two is a nightmare and if there is a secondary swell from a different angle making it a confused sea it is time to go in or wait it out if the tide is due to change as wind against tide usually means a short chop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike farrants Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Nice set up - far more sophisticated than mine - but i bought a boat so the yak took 2nd place. summer only for me = and no real tech on board - i'll only use it for inshore fun! have had some fun feathering - and will try for pipefish and bream in portland harbour and just off the beach in weymouth drifting for plaice - areas i cant get in pugwash. I do have PFD and wetsuit and will wear them when solo. suzook12, Andy135 and Malc 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 36 minutes ago, mike farrants said: Nice set up - far more sophisticated than mine - but i bought a boat so the yak took 2nd place. summer only for me = and no real tech on board - i'll only use it for inshore fun! have had some fun feathering - and will try for pipefish and bream in portland harbour and just off the beach in weymouth drifting for plaice - areas i cant get in pugwash. I do have PFD and wetsuit and will wear them when solo. factor 50 needed too by the look of it!! #almostaspaleasaginge GPSguru 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 15 minutes ago, JonC said: The red one looks like the same type as a guy had that was waving at me as I went past him last week. Something must have been not working on it because he was shouting and swearing a lot. I couldn’t make out what he was saying even though I was really close because my engine was running at full rpm. I noticed after I passed that he had given up with trying to fix it and decided to go swimming instead, which I thought was odd as the water looked really cold. We usually carry a small drill and a large stubby auger with us for such occasions. Have you been down to check your boat recently? Andy135, Odyssey and Davemc 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 Hell yeah, just need to wind the handle round and round. I have been told that if it had been a Hobie that you would have been able to catch up in your boat. Can't say who said it but I believe they could be right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 48 minutes ago, Malc said: Hell yeah, just need to wind the handle round and round. I have been told that if it had been a Hobie that you would have been able to catch up in your boat. Can't say who said it but I believe they could be right. Your not confusing @JonC for @mike farrantsare you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemc Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 On 1/7/2022 at 6:31 PM, JonC said: The red one looks like the same type as a guy had that was waving at me as I went past him last week. Something must have been not working on it because he was shouting and swearing a lot. I couldn’t make out what he was saying even though I was really close because my engine was running at full rpm. I noticed after I passed that he had given up with trying to fix it and decided to go swimming instead, which I thought was odd as the water looked really cold. I carry a 12 guage on mine just incase I have a similar experience with a boat 😂😂 Andy135, Malc and JonC 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daio web Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 nice set up mate Malc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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