Gear Storage - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 03-25-2012, 08:14 PM

Now that I'm driving a Civic I need to figure out the best way to transport my gear to and from. How do you carry your gear?

Caffeind · 03-25-2012, 08:51 PM

Let the hooker out of the trunk...that should free up some space and the harbor water from your waders should mask the smell of her pretty good too.

ReelNasty · 03-25-2012, 09:03 PM

Where are you storing your rods at??

jorluivil · 03-25-2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Caffeind

Let the hooker out of the trunk...that should free up some space and the harbor water from your waders should mask the smell of her pretty good too.

can't get rid of her....she love me long time

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Originally Posted by ReelNasty

Where are you storing your rods at??

The rear seat backs fold down so they go in through the trunk. On occasion I'll just lay the passenger seat down and lay them down on the front seat.

sdfishin..alex · 03-25-2012, 09:18 PM

i transport my revo on my vic w/out a roof rack i lay a blanket down first tho not the smartest idea but i live close to my fishing grounds...my rods i lay down in the front seat n put them threw the trunk...havent had any problems...it gets me on the water

echo1er · 03-25-2012, 10:05 PM

When I had my Acura Integra I built a gypsy rack made out of PVC. So holds everything on top. But once the car took a poop on me. I broke the rack and made something else for it.

kobra · 03-25-2012, 09:06 PM

I use a large rubbermaid type container with a lid for everything pertaining to the kayak but the peddles and paddle. Keeps everything together and I don't forget anything. Tackle goes into my milk crate.

RedSledTeam · 03-26-2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

How do you carry your gear?

Well, we don't travel light and we do have some gear...IRVINE KAYAK 2_2012 002.jpg

So, we just throw it in the back of the truck...IRVINE KAYAK 2_2012 006.jpg

You have to have a skilled crew to tie it down using the latest boyscout knots...IRVINE KAYAK 2_2012 014.jpg

and the important one, you must have a skilled crew handle the gear and kayaks and unload it for you...IRVINE KAYAK 2_2012 021.jpg

jorluivil · 03-26-2012, 03:14 PM

I'll drive my truck every so often but as of lately I've been driving my Civic. I did notice that when I was driving my truck I was taking everything but the kitchen sink with me, now I take what I need and mayyyybe a little extra.

I went to Home Depot yesterday and purchased a smaller tote, everything that I need fits in it perfectly with just a little room to spare. I browsed the PVC isle for some ideas and was considering strapping my rods to the rack but its probably more trouble than its worth, its just as easy to lay them down in the front seat.

I never really noticed how many guys transport their kayaks in compact cars until I started doing it. I guess since it wasn't something that I was doing I never really cared about it or payed attention to it. The cost of fuel isn't killing me but if I can travel to and from for half the cost why not, right? Besides, when I go to LJ I usually try to get around 3 guys to carpool in my truck, we all pitch in $20 for fuel and it gets us to and from with a little to spare.

RedSledTeam · 03-26-2012, 03:24 PM

With enthusiastic helpers like mine, we found out the hard way that we needed to protect the rods from being stepped on, so we store them in a rod traveling case (its in the bed in one of the pictures). Now the rods survive the excursion!

mtnbykr2 · 03-26-2012, 05:54 PM

That's wierd, a kayak gear storage box, that was my rainy day project yesterday...plastic box fits everything, and fits in the back seat of my truck...I was thinkin about the Cat trip thought I would get a headstart

StinkyMatt · 03-26-2012, 06:49 PM

Hey Bret, on the Cat trip you have to be able to haul ALL of your stuff including the kayak. That big container may or may not be the best bet.

Consider stuffing your crap in the yak and a backpack. Just an idea. I think that the Flyer charges extra for a big EXTRA luggage (container) like that.

Can't wait.

03-25-2012, 08:14 PM	#1
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Gear Storage Now that I'm driving a Civic I need to figure out the best way to transport my gear to and from. How do you carry your gear? __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

03-25-2012, 09:18 PM	#5
sdfishin..alex Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 182	honda civic i transport my revo on my vic w/out a roof rack i lay a blanket down first tho not the smartest idea but i live close to my fishing grounds...my rods i lay down in the front seat n put them threw the trunk...havent had any problems...it gets me on the water

03-26-2012, 03:14 PM	#9
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I'll drive my truck every so often but as of lately I've been driving my Civic. I did notice that when I was driving my truck I was taking everything but the kitchen sink with me, now I take what I need and mayyyybe a little extra. I went to Home Depot yesterday and purchased a smaller tote, everything that I need fits in it perfectly with just a little room to spare. I browsed the PVC isle for some ideas and was considering strapping my rods to the rack but its probably more trouble than its worth, its just as easy to lay them down in the front seat. I never really noticed how many guys transport their kayaks in compact cars until I started doing it. I guess since it wasn't something that I was doing I never really cared about it or payed attention to it. The cost of fuel isn't killing me but if I can travel to and from for half the cost why not, right? Besides, when I go to LJ I usually try to get around 3 guys to carpool in my truck, we all pitch in $20 for fuel and it gets us to and from with a little to spare. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

03-26-2012, 05:54 PM	#11
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	That's wierd, a kayak gear storage box, that was my rainy day project yesterday...plastic box fits everything, and fits in the back seat of my truck...I was thinkin about the Cat trip thought I would get a headstart __________________

03-25-2012, 08:51 PM	#2
Caffeind Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: OC Posts: 146	Let the hooker out of the trunk...that should free up some space and the harbor water from your waders should mask the smell of her pretty good too.

03-25-2012, 09:03 PM	#3
ReelNasty Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 34	Where are you storing your rods at??

03-25-2012, 10:05 PM	#6
echo1er Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 598	When I had my Acura Integra I built a gypsy rack made out of PVC. So holds everything on top. But once the car took a poop on me. I broke the rack and made something else for it.

03-25-2012, 09:06 PM	#7
kobra Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: oceanside Posts: 880	I use a large rubbermaid type container with a lid for everything pertaining to the kayak but the peddles and paddle. Keeps everything together and I don't forget anything. Tackle goes into my milk crate.

03-26-2012, 03:24 PM	#10
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	With enthusiastic helpers like mine, we found out the hard way that we needed to protect the rods from being stepped on, so we store them in a rod traveling case (its in the bed in one of the pictures). Now the rods survive the excursion!

03-26-2012, 06:49 PM	#12
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Hey Bret, on the Cat trip you have to be able to haul ALL of your stuff including the kayak. That big container may or may not be the best bet. Consider stuffing your crap in the yak and a backpack. Just an idea. I think that the Flyer charges extra for a big EXTRA luggage (container) like that. Can't wait.