Rod Holders/rigging yak/ something a little different - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Salt Water Flies · 02-20-2012, 08:41 AM

Since I fly fish I needed a way to store rods at a low profile as to not tangle up in my backcast. Here is what I come up with. I could be used for other types of rods too. Also I installed a hatch to my kayak.

Salt Water Flies · 02-20-2012, 08:43 AM

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Salt Water Flies · 02-20-2012, 08:49 AM

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Salt Water Flies · 02-20-2012, 08:51 AM

The hatch I put in. Not too big of deal. Probably easy work for the veterans on here. However, first time for me cutting into a new kayak lol a little nervous to say the least.

Salt Water Flies · 02-20-2012, 08:56 AM

Last pics for now. It gives a low profile for fly casting, yet enough room for gear.
Tony

Salt Water Flies · 02-20-2012, 09:03 AM

Well other than the stripping guides the guides on a fly rod are snake guides that are small and have a low profile. They slip underneath the bungee fairly easy with the groove I put in. In addition, most of the water I fish is shallow skinny water so it's easy to get out of the boat and get a new rod off the rack.

I wear flats style cothing with flats wading boots and fast dry pants. My major concern was havng rigged fly rods readily at hand and keeping them low as possible. I can't decide if I should paint it black. I imagine paint doesn;t stick to PVC very well. Getting ready for Florida trip.

Tony

Mr. Adventure · 02-20-2012, 08:54 AM

Looks simple and efficient, guides won't get snagged on that other draw string for the top rest? Or do you remove it when switching poles?

02-20-2012, 09:03 AM	#6
Salt Water Flies Junior Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 28	Well other than the stripping guides the guides on a fly rod are snake guides that are small and have a low profile. They slip underneath the bungee fairly easy with the groove I put in. In addition, most of the water I fish is shallow skinny water so it's easy to get out of the boat and get a new rod off the rack. I wear flats style cothing with flats wading boots and fast dry pants. My major concern was havng rigged fly rods readily at hand and keeping them low as possible. I can't decide if I should paint it black. I imagine paint doesn;t stick to PVC very well. Getting ready for Florida trip. Tony

02-20-2012, 08:54 AM	#7
Mr. Adventure Damn Hippy Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Riverside Posts: 311	Looks simple and efficient, guides won't get snagged on that other draw string for the top rest? Or do you remove it when switching poles?