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

domtesta27 · 03-14-2016, 03:39 PM

Well after 18 months of trolling this site and waiting for the right timing, I finally pulled the trigger on a Malibu stealth 12 yesterday at the OEX parking lot sale.

After using a float tube in the harbors since I moved here, this is a big upgrade. First step is to get some tracks put on, but after looking through here, Amazon, and a few other sites I realized I needed a little guidance.

Any major differences in brands? Scotty, RAM, or yakattack. If I chose a rail system, am I then locked in to only using that brands products or are the tracks universal?

I do about 80 to 90 % fly fishing so having the right rod holders is a necessity. It looks like both RAM and Scotty have specific fly rod holders, but I couldn't find anything for yakattack.

Any suggestions on best brands? etc.

Also I will be fishing mostly out of Oxnard and Malibu, hopefully I will get to know some of you guys in the near future!

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domtesta27 · 03-14-2016, 04:35 PM

I know you guys are all into the pics so here's some of my flies for the ocean!

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jorluivil · 03-14-2016, 04:49 PM

Most of them are compatible. I have a Scotty Orca mounted on a Yakattack mighty mount which is mounted onto a Yakattack geartrac.

tacmik · 03-14-2016, 05:48 PM

Check with Andy (iceman) at OEX. He can tell you the best way to set it up. Does awesome work and OEX does sponsor this site.

jorluivil · 03-14-2016, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tacmik

Check with Andy (iceman) at OEX. He can tell you the best way to set it up. Does awesome work and OEX does sponsor this site.

Yep

fishing md · 03-14-2016, 07:41 PM

We're you at the doble haul ball at the long beach casting club Saturday????
It was a blast if you fly fish
dont miss it next year!!!

domtesta27 · 03-14-2016, 09:11 PM

Ah man I wish I was workin all day! I'm gonna try and hit it next year if I can
And I'm a fly junkie man my living room looks like a marabou bomb went off most days

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Harry Hill · 03-14-2016, 09:59 PM

those flys are huge. Back in the day when I fished for trout I tied flies for a few shops around here. The biggest I tied were on 18 hooks and I had lots of calls for 24 or 26 sized dries. I can't even see a 26 fly any more. So you guys school me some. What sized rods and reels are you using, sinking lines or lead heads? Bring me back into the fold.

Starsky · 03-15-2016, 08:52 AM

Geartracs are the most universal. All the track manufacturers are pretty much compatible with most track accessories. YakAttack seems to have the best selection in mounting options.

You can always buy adapters for any rod holder in the market to adapt to the track system, just make sure you have the proper heavy duty track and backing (washers/nuts, fullback, etc).

steve999 · 03-15-2016, 09:13 AM

When its time to get the flyrod holder, get the Scotty. I tried the RAM holder and really didn't like it. If you don't clip the RAM shut, the rod falls out. For the Scotty, you just lay the rod in there and it will stay, and then there's a strap for extra security.

03-14-2016, 03:39 PM	#1
domtesta27 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ventura, Ca Posts: 111	Gear tracks Well after 18 months of trolling this site and waiting for the right timing, I finally pulled the trigger on a Malibu stealth 12 yesterday at the OEX parking lot sale. After using a float tube in the harbors since I moved here, this is a big upgrade. First step is to get some tracks put on, but after looking through here, Amazon, and a few other sites I realized I needed a little guidance. Any major differences in brands? Scotty, RAM, or yakattack. If I chose a rail system, am I then locked in to only using that brands products or are the tracks universal? I do about 80 to 90 % fly fishing so having the right rod holders is a necessity. It looks like both RAM and Scotty have specific fly rod holders, but I couldn't find anything for yakattack. Any suggestions on best brands? etc. Also I will be fishing mostly out of Oxnard and Malibu, hopefully I will get to know some of you guys in the near future! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by domtesta27; 03-14-2016 at 04:22 PM. Reason: not finished.

03-14-2016, 04:49 PM	#3
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Most of them are compatible. I have a Scotty Orca mounted on a Yakattack mighty mount which is mounted onto a Yakattack geartrac. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

03-14-2016, 05:48 PM	#4
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	Check with Andy (iceman) at OEX. He can tell you the best way to set it up. Does awesome work and OEX does sponsor this site. __________________

03-14-2016, 07:41 PM	#6
fishing md Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: redlands Posts: 237	We're you at the doble haul ball at the long beach casting club Saturday???? It was a blast if you fly fish dont miss it next year!!! __________________ ---

03-14-2016, 09:11 PM	#7
domtesta27 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ventura, Ca Posts: 111	Gear tracks Ah man I wish I was workin all day! I'm gonna try and hit it next year if I can And I'm a fly junkie man my living room looks like a marabou bomb went off most days Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-14-2016, 04:35 PM	#2
domtesta27 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ventura, Ca Posts: 111	I know you guys are all into the pics so here's some of my flies for the ocean! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-14-2016, 09:59 PM	#8
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	those flys are huge. Back in the day when I fished for trout I tied flies for a few shops around here. The biggest I tied were on 18 hooks and I had lots of calls for 24 or 26 sized dries. I can't even see a 26 fly any more. So you guys school me some. What sized rods and reels are you using, sinking lines or lead heads? Bring me back into the fold.

03-15-2016, 08:52 AM	#9
Starsky Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Lancaster Posts: 187	Geartracs are the most universal. All the track manufacturers are pretty much compatible with most track accessories. YakAttack seems to have the best selection in mounting options. You can always buy adapters for any rod holder in the market to adapt to the track system, just make sure you have the proper heavy duty track and backing (washers/nuts, fullback, etc).

03-15-2016, 09:13 AM	#10
steve999 Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 39	When its time to get the flyrod holder, get the Scotty. I tried the RAM holder and really didn't like it. If you don't clip the RAM shut, the rod falls out. For the Scotty, you just lay the rod in there and it will stay, and then there's a strap for extra security.