Need suggestions for new outback rigging

[flemdogg]

First thing is to get turbo fins and a sailing rudder. It will make life a lot easier, more distance with each peddle, and tighter turning radius.

[Iceman]

rectangular hatch is popular, cou0ple others, Hobie livewell, wheel cart

[619-SWIM-DOG]

I store fish in the front hatch using a fish bag with some ice packs.

[ctfphoto]

Not enough room in the front hatch for Big fish imo, plus I store stuff in the front hatch.

Caught Two YT last Wednesday and stored them behind the bait tank covered in a wet towel.

[619-SWIM-DOG]

Originally Posted by ctfphoto

Not enough room in the front hatch for Big fish imo, plus I store stuff in the front hatch.

Caught Two YT last Wednesday and stored them behind the bait tank covered in a wet towel.

I was able to get two YT's 16.5lb and a 18lb in the front hatch in the fish bag. Granted theseare not large YT but it can work for some fish.

[Viper3173]

Thanks for all the great info! Looks like I'll be getting turbo fins and a sailing rudder for sure and of course will have to figure out a bait tank (hopefully without dropping 300+ on a Hobie tank).

Do you guys generally run one battery for both the tank and FF? Thats what I had on my stealth but running the pump at 12v was pretty loud and definitely overkill, but 2 batteries seems overkill too...

And any suggestions on rod holders for quick and easy rod access and trolling?

Thanks again!

[spyakker]

Originally Posted by Viper3173

Thanks for all the great info! Looks like I'll be getting turbo fins and a sailing rudder for sure and of course will have to figure out a bait tank (hopefully without dropping 300+ on a Hobie tank).

Do you guys generally run one battery for both the tank and FF? Thats what I had on my stealth but running the pump at 12v was pretty loud and definitely overkill, but 2 batteries seems overkill too...

And any suggestions on rod holders for quick and easy rod access and trolling?

Thanks again!

I run two batteries, with the hobie bait tank it has a built in spot for a 6v, but if you go the diy route I would still say go with 2 batteries. The 12v for the bait tank pump is overkill. Stick with the 6v.
As for rod holders you can buy the extended ones to throw in the slots behind you, or make it yourself. I made a couple with pvc. Just heat up the bottom part of pvc and push it into the kayak rod holder slot, The pvc will melt and resize itself to get a snug fit.

[The pelican]

Originally Posted by Iceman

rectangular hatch is popular, cou0ple others, Hobie livewell, wheel cart

X2 on the rectangular hatch. I had the round hatch on my outback and upgraded to the PA and the rectangular hatch w plano boxes is a huge help on the water. All the tackle I need can fit in one of those little boxes and items are way more accessible than the old plastic bucket I kept in the outback round hatch.