My Perception Tribe 13.5 (pic heavy) - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FamousJay · 10-22-2011, 02:23 PM

When I first thought about buying a kayak I never expected the addiction to go as far as I did. I figured we would enjoy a relaxing paddle on the lake now and then, not target game fish in the ocean. Well that was months ago and now with a little bit of coin, some research, and some hard work we now have a tandem fishing machine.

Here are some photos of our kayak....

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I built and installed everything myself from the rod holders to the bait tank (idea from KFS.com). I think I enjoyed rigging the boat just as much as I do fishing from it.

Thank guys for all your input and support!

Jay

wiredantz · 10-22-2011, 03:21 PM

nice job

coxtanker421 · 10-22-2011, 03:51 PM

that is the BOMB. make sure she does some paddling.

looks massively stabble and it will keep you dry. no better time on the water, than with your girl.

YakMedic · 10-22-2011, 10:26 PM

Yep, you are now officially an addict. I have lots of fun customizing my yaks myself. Nice job on the rigging.

-scallywag- · 10-24-2011, 06:38 PM

thats rad!!!

I love the center mounted bait tank.....

If you need some cheap used pallet shelving pm me

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FamousJay · 10-25-2011, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bus kid

although the bait tank leashes look as though your legs might get trapped if you flipped or had to get out fast.

I'm 5'6" legs don't go anywhere even close to them....

mtnbykr2 · 10-25-2011, 07:42 AM

very nice set up there, thanks for sharin the yak porn...looks good

Luis_Ochoa · 05-18-2012, 11:57 AM

nice work on tha yak!!

min-va · 05-18-2012, 12:40 PM

Some nice work there, good job and have fun out there!!

Mr Fishback · 05-18-2012, 12:47 PM

freak'n nice!

Badtaste2k · 05-18-2012, 01:18 PM

Amazing Job! I don't know if I could handle every day out on the water with the wife though

Dan

TEAMFISH · 05-18-2012, 08:35 PM

Very nice, I love when there rigged right and not hacked.

DanaPT · 05-19-2012, 08:36 AM

You can have a kayak for each day of the week.

Your Kayak has come a long way.

Good luck out there and we'll see you on the water.

lowprofile · 05-19-2012, 06:16 PM

pretty sweet.

one thing. looks like our leashes are made of phone cord and zip ties.. will be ok if you flip but if you have a fish on or at the side, then it takes off and the rod goes too... well... i'd get some crimps.

Raf52 · 11-05-2012, 07:07 PM

Hi. I just bought the non-angler version of this one and I see you got a see thru hatch on the front. This it came with it or did you install it? Thanks. I was wondering where could I get a see thru hatch like that.

Biggameaddict · 11-05-2012, 07:21 PM

Nice setup there looks like a great fishing platform!

PAL · 11-07-2012, 09:28 AM

Way too clean. Dirty that thing up.

10-22-2011, 02:23 PM	#1
FamousJay Junior Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Laguna Grande Posts: 18	My Perception Tribe 13.5 (pic heavy) When I first thought about buying a kayak I never expected the addiction to go as far as I did. I figured we would enjoy a relaxing paddle on the lake now and then, not target game fish in the ocean. Well that was months ago and now with a little bit of coin, some research, and some hard work we now have a tandem fishing machine. Here are some photos of our kayak.... Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us I built and installed everything myself from the rod holders to the bait tank (idea from KFS.com). I think I enjoyed rigging the boat just as much as I do fishing from it. Thank guys for all your input and support! Jay

10-22-2011, 03:21 PM	#2
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	nice job __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

05-18-2012, 12:40 PM	#9
min-va Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hacienda Heights Posts: 216	Some nice work there, good job and have fun out there!! __________________ www.vapercompany.com

05-19-2012, 08:36 AM	#13
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	Hell with a garage that big. . . You can have a kayak for each day of the week. Your Kayak has come a long way. Good luck out there and we'll see you on the water.

05-19-2012, 06:16 PM	#14
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	pretty sweet. one thing. looks like our leashes are made of phone cord and zip ties.. will be ok if you flip but if you have a fish on or at the side, then it takes off and the rod goes too... well... i'd get some crimps. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

10-22-2011, 03:51 PM	#3
coxtanker421 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 270	that is the BOMB. make sure she does some paddling. looks massively stabble and it will keep you dry. no better time on the water, than with your girl.

10-22-2011, 10:26 PM	#4
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	Yep, you are now officially an addict. I have lots of fun customizing my yaks myself. Nice job on the rigging.

10-24-2011, 06:38 PM	#5
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	thats rad!!! I love the center mounted bait tank..... If you need some cheap used pallet shelving pm me .

10-25-2011, 07:42 AM	#7
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	very nice set up there, thanks for sharin the yak porn...looks good

05-18-2012, 11:57 AM	#8
Luis_Ochoa Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tijuana, Mexico Posts: 49	nice work on tha yak!!

05-18-2012, 12:47 PM	#10
Mr Fishback Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 71	freak'n nice!

05-18-2012, 01:18 PM	#11
Badtaste2k Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Pedro Posts: 144	Amazing Job! I don't know if I could handle every day out on the water with the wife though Dan

05-18-2012, 08:35 PM	#12
TEAMFISH Team Kayak Obesessions Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 256	Very nice, I love when there rigged right and not hacked.

11-05-2012, 07:07 PM	#15
Raf52 Junior Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 1	See thru hatch Hi. I just bought the non-angler version of this one and I see you got a see thru hatch on the front. This it came with it or did you install it? Thanks. I was wondering where could I get a see thru hatch like that.

11-05-2012, 07:21 PM	#16
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Nice setup there looks like a great fishing platform! __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

11-07-2012, 09:28 AM	#17
PAL Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 754	Way too clean. Dirty that thing up.