Thread: My Future Beach Angler 144

Thanks RRR....now all I need is to run across that monster crappie

Well, I re-worked the rodholder today. The flanges on the stock flush mounts covered a new set of holes, so I spun them around like I mentioned a few posts back. The added benefit might be that I can reach my Plano StowAway (which sets just behind the seat) and not have to work it around the rodholder, it now might fit between the seat and rodholder. If there's room, I may shave a little off the legs (which I had to head and bend a little so the rod tubes were near vertical since the 45 degree ells were a different angle than that of the flush-mount holders in the Kayak) to shorten it up a bit, but need to try the box 1st to see if there's room. I might even be able to add something to the back-side of the seat back for it (Plano Box) to fit into and save a bit of room in the rear well.

Originally Posted by NeonMoon

Thanks RRR....now all I need is to run across that monster crappie

Well, I re-worked the rodholder today. The flanges on the stock flush mounts covered a new set of holes, so I spun them around like I mentioned a few posts back. The added benefit might be that I can reach my Plano StowAway (which sets just behind the seat) and not have to work it around the rodholder, it now might fit between the seat and rodholder. If there's room, I may shave a little off the legs (which I had to head and bend a little so the rod tubes were near vertical since the 45 degree ells were a different angle than that of the flush-mount holders in the Kayak) to shorten it up a bit, but need to try the box 1st to see if there's room. I might even be able to add something to the back-side of the seat back for it (Plano Box) to fit into and save a bit of room in the rear well.

A tweak here and there and satisfaction is just a tweak away. Finally broke down and invested in
my first crappie landing net (telescopic) and anxious to break it in. The rod with the orange/red
pool noodles on it, your stake out pole? I made one out of 1" schedule 40 pvc with a flattened
point, (heat gun flattened). Finished tweaking my WS Ride this evening, but was too dark to
take a good photo.

Sorry I missed your question, yes....stake-out pole. It's a 6-12' paint roller extension pole. I had it laying around, and don't do much painting these days, so I figured it'd be better served here. The ID of the noodle is slightly larger than the pole, so the lower noodle automatically slides up to water-level when I stick it in the bottom (and allows it to serve as a bumper).

I had a nice smaller landing net, and let it go with my last boat, wish I'd have kept it. I was considering replacing it, but figured I was so close to the water I wouldn't have a problem lipping a fish, plus it's one less thing to haul. Hopefully I won't live to regret my decision.

nice work!there is just no alternative to the serenity and closeness to wildlife from a kayak! i love the freedom of getting around by myself in my own little vessel.these things i love about kayaking.doesn't cost you gas(except driving),can get places bigger boats can't . my kayak was really cheap,129$.its not the best boat,nor the fastest,but it works for me.i'm planning on having it hang out the trunk of my car for transporting when i get my car on the road.when i go with my buddy,the kayaks are hanging out the back of his small hatchback car bungeed good lol

Started on the "Kayak-O-Sphere" today. This will mount on top of my 15' enclosed trailer and have a lockable door on the rear (above the rear trailer doors) to slide the Kayak into. No tie-downs to fool with, just slide it in and shut the door. I'll likely add some outdoor/grass carpeting inside the box (on top of the roof) for a little padding. I also plan to add a couple vents (which will be so water can't enter them).

I'm trying to decide if I want to paint it or bedliner (white) the outside of it. Cost will be the deciding factor, but bedliner would help it weather better, and probably look better.

This will be the door opening:


Nose:


13' long, so a bit of extra room in case I'd ever buy a new Kayak.


The trailer it will set atop of. Since these pics I've flipped the axle under the trailer to gain some ground clearance (since I pull it with a bus). I haul my fishing gear and scooter in the trailer (along with surplus junk). I'll be posting more as things progress.

Thumbs UpI like that idea of storing the kayak in a weatherproof box. And I like the idea of coating
it with the bed liner material, the lighter the color the cooler the kayak in hot temps. They
will definately get hot and loose their shape if too hot. Vent holes are a must, on the bottom if
possible. Movement down the highway will provide enough air movement to prevent over heating.
You've definately given ample thought to what you want and your probably like me, can't stop
thinking about things until I get started on the actual project. I'll go over my plans in my head
for several days before I actually go to my "paint program" and start putting my ideas on paper.
Just don't make the box look too much like a coffin............could cause too many questions. LOL
Keep us posted. Enjoying your journey.

I would skip the carpet/turf, as they tend to hold water and sand/grit. Over time it will abrade the kayak. I would use closed cell foam. Kayakoutfitting.com (skins) or Sweet Composite is where I have ordered from in the past.

Closed cell foam doesn't hold sand? How long would it take for indoor/outdoor carpet to wear-out the bottom of my Kayak?