Counterbalancing Livewell - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

slammah · 11-12-2020, 11:28 AM

Just got a hobie livewell for my mirage sport and I was stoked to that I could set aside my floating bait tube which I found annoying to tow around. Unfortunately when I fill the livewell (even just to half way) the back end of my yak sinks considerably and I start taking in water.

Is it worth trying to counterbalance the weight by adding stuff to the front of the kayak or is it time to upgrade?

11-12-2020, 11:28 AM	#1
slammah Junior Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: RSM Posts: 27	Counterbalancing Livewell Just got a hobie livewell for my mirage sport and I was stoked to that I could set aside my floating bait tube which I found annoying to tow around. Unfortunately when I fill the livewell (even just to half way) the back end of my yak sinks considerably and I start taking in water. Is it worth trying to counterbalance the weight by adding stuff to the front of the kayak or is it time to upgrade?