How do you guys stow your gear? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bajadog · 10-10-2008, 03:57 AM

Hey Eric,

I had a prism before. I fabricated a box out of acrylic from the
scrap box at Ridout plastic (Ruffin Rd.).

You can cut it with a table saw. The sell a solvent that bonds the
acrylic.

Plus they have polycarbonate if you prefer.

EricM · 10-10-2008, 02:56 PM

I attached a picture of my Kayak below; its not quite a popular model and is a little outdated, but I got it for a steal!

I circled the area where I'm trying to figure out what to build/buy to hold rods, tackle boxes, and other gear.... it has a center hatch that is waterproof, but that can't fit any rods or tackle boxes, just smaller stuff so I was thinking of going the external route; something I could take off if needed and could just strap down during launches/landings...

Any more ideas? I might give the acrylic a shot; I've worked with it before and would be a professsional looking box and I could easily mount some PVC pipe on the side for rod holders......

bluesquids · 10-10-2008, 03:55 PM

You should be able to find something.
Bungie or strap it down. Add rod holders.
http://www.containerstore.com/find/s...html?store=SDG

Matt · 10-10-2008, 07:59 PM

I know both OEX and West Marine have medium to large size pelican waterproof boxes that would work great. You could also try a plano box, or a 5 gallon bucket with a gamma seal lid to mount rod holders on and have a waterproof place to store tackle or make it your bait tank!!!

Billy V · 10-10-2008, 08:00 PM

A Thresher Tank should fit in that space nicely. The dimensions are 9 5/8 wide 10 1/2 tall 13 1/2 long. You can attach a 3 piece rod holder to the bait tank that also holds pliers, knife, and some tackle.

-On the launch out I store an 11"x 7.25"x 1.75" Plano StowAway Box full of Irons and hooks, pliers, and lipper inside of the empty bait tank.

The same goes for the return, I pull the drain plug and empty the water before the return and stow it all back in the Thresher Tank.

www.liquidfishing.com

THE DARKHORSE · 10-11-2008, 11:46 AM

Interesting design, but she floats....and the rest is all about attitude. You can fish the same water as the rest of the fleet, and if you have skills you can take down giant Yellowtail all winter too.

I will second Billy on this one, as my first thought that came to mind with your photo was the Thresher tank (looks like a perfect fit). You don't need to rig anything with that tank (look for used/new). You have eye-holes to clamp down the tank already, screw in rod holders to the tank, and you're done. Three rod holders: one fly-line, one weighted line, one jig-stick. The Thresher tank has a battery compartment so it's perfect for a starter set-up with little storage like this.

For fishing La Jolla you don't need a tackle box: It's going to be cold real soon, so buy breathable waders ($100 )that have a chest pouch, and a dry top with velcro at wrists and neck(like a NRS under $50). Your chest pouch will carry a couple packs of hooks, and maybe a couple of small weights (that's it). You don't need to bring a bunch of irons, depending on the bite maybe three at most, think corrosion (use #40 Izorline and you will never lose irons except with a poor knot

). Good luck!

bajadog · 10-11-2008, 02:59 PM

Wow, the prism has changed a lot since the late '80s.

jscott · 10-12-2008, 09:01 AM

No one mentioned this....but if you want to go cheap/easy-- use a milkcrate, and zip tie 4 2" diameter PVC tubes to the corners. You can put more if you want also. Just attach it to the kayak-- I use bungee cords to hold it in place. I also put some small pvc tube at 45 degree angle and have used this as a rod holder when the reel is in free spool with the clicker on. Good for when drifting sideways...I drift with one off the bow, and one off the stern....gives a good spread and less chance of tangling.

10-10-2008, 03:57 AM	#1
bajadog I eats what I kills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 393	Hey Eric, I had a prism before. I fabricated a box out of acrylic from the scrap box at Ridout plastic (Ruffin Rd.). You can cut it with a table saw. The sell a solvent that bonds the acrylic. Plus they have polycarbonate if you prefer. __________________ Please release bill-fish.

10-10-2008, 03:55 PM	#3
bluesquids Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jamul, CA Posts: 243	You should be able to find something. Bungie or strap it down. Add rod holders. http://www.containerstore.com/find/s...html?store=SDG __________________ Thanks, bluesquids

10-10-2008, 08:00 PM	#5
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	A Thresher Tank should fit in that space nicely. The dimensions are 9 5/8 wide 10 1/2 tall 13 1/2 long. You can attach a 3 piece rod holder to the bait tank that also holds pliers, knife, and some tackle. -On the launch out I store an 11"x 7.25"x 1.75" Plano StowAway Box full of Irons and hooks, pliers, and lipper inside of the empty bait tank. The same goes for the return, I pull the drain plug and empty the water before the return and stow it all back in the Thresher Tank. www.liquidfishing.com Last edited by Billy V; 10-10-2008 at 08:43 PM.

10-11-2008, 11:46 AM	#6
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	Looks like she floats....... Interesting design, but she floats....and the rest is all about attitude. You can fish the same water as the rest of the fleet, and if you have skills you can take down giant Yellowtail all winter too. I will second Billy on this one, as my first thought that came to mind with your photo was the Thresher tank (looks like a perfect fit). You don't need to rig anything with that tank (look for used/new). You have eye-holes to clamp down the tank already, screw in rod holders to the tank, and you're done. Three rod holders: one fly-line, one weighted line, one jig-stick. The Thresher tank has a battery compartment so it's perfect for a starter set-up with little storage like this. For fishing La Jolla you don't need a tackle box: It's going to be cold real soon, so buy breathable waders ($100 )that have a chest pouch, and a dry top with velcro at wrists and neck(like a NRS under $50). Your chest pouch will carry a couple packs of hooks, and maybe a couple of small weights (that's it). You don't need to bring a bunch of irons, depending on the bite maybe three at most, think corrosion (use #40 Izorline and you will never lose irons except with a poor knot). Good luck! __________________

10-11-2008, 02:59 PM	#7
bajadog I eats what I kills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 393	Wow, the prism has changed a lot since the late '80s. __________________ Please release bill-fish.

10-10-2008, 02:56 PM	#2
EricM Junior Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 26	I attached a picture of my Kayak below; its not quite a popular model and is a little outdated, but I got it for a steal! I circled the area where I'm trying to figure out what to build/buy to hold rods, tackle boxes, and other gear.... it has a center hatch that is waterproof, but that can't fit any rods or tackle boxes, just smaller stuff so I was thinking of going the external route; something I could take off if needed and could just strap down during launches/landings... Any more ideas? I might give the acrylic a shot; I've worked with it before and would be a professsional looking box and I could easily mount some PVC pipe on the side for rod holders......

10-10-2008, 07:59 PM	#4
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	I know both OEX and West Marine have medium to large size pelican waterproof boxes that would work great. You could also try a plano box, or a 5 gallon bucket with a gamma seal lid to mount rod holders on and have a waterproof place to store tackle or make it your bait tank!!! __________________ Thanks Matt F.

10-12-2008, 09:01 AM	#8
jscott Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 138	No one mentioned this....but if you want to go cheap/easy-- use a milkcrate, and zip tie 4 2" diameter PVC tubes to the corners. You can put more if you want also. Just attach it to the kayak-- I use bungee cords to hold it in place. I also put some small pvc tube at 45 degree angle and have used this as a rod holder when the reel is in free spool with the clicker on. Good for when drifting sideways...I drift with one off the bow, and one off the stern....gives a good spread and less chance of tangling.