Looking forward to another fantastic BBF&C 

Locked down site 5 for Thu-Sun.

Can you just loop a zip tie through the upper section that ripped, and screw into the tag end with the uppermost screw as a simple repair? Mine have the same problem and they've been flopping around for the better part of a year, but I have contemplated the zip tie fix...

I picked one of these up. I know nothing about sounders. What battery you all recommend? Nocqua 10ah? What's best?

I can run this unit on full brightness for 2 full fishing days on one charge with the Nocqua 10AH. Its been a great combo for me.

Well I was thinking about it and then it went out of stock

I think you can even transfer data points with the brown/blue wires. Dang maybe next time.

I was just able to add it to my cart?

Hope this is the right location to post this. I’ve been spending a couple months fishing the American River and can only seem to catch striper around 12”-18”, usually only a couple pounds. I have been using 4-6” keitechs and jerkbaits with moderate success, but I’m wondering if I need to try a different method, or search in some other waters. Maybe I should try the Delta?

I am not a striper fisherman, but I have found found the "big baits catch big fish" montra to be resoundingly true.

I think you should write a review on Amazon for that plastic welder.

I have a Revo 16, and not sure if it is the same, but on the 16, Scotty and/or Railblaze mounts fit nicely inside the side pockets.

Oh yeah, forgot to mention this too. Definitely a great place for two more scottys on each side that can hold anything--Rod holder, FF, downrigger. MooMoo has a good video on this from way back when, I think.

Just read your build on the crate - that's super cool. I'm always looking for ways to make things easier for myself, and I'm def gonna steal your idea and add a rocket launcher or two to my crate.

I'm of similar mindset - keep a clear deck and one side rail fully open.  Makes it so much easier to land larger fish.

Shoot me a message if you have any questions! I'm still loving it after 3 years.

I have a Revo 13, not 11, but you could employ similar configuration.

I used to run a rod holder via a scotty mount on the front-left deck, kinda next to where the drive well is (you can see in peeking out behind my fish finder in the pic below). But I learned after a couple years that having a clear deck is invaluable, and I have since constructed a crate that has two "rocket launcher" style rod holders secured to it.

Having one rod holder on each side, right behind the cockpit and facing slightly forward has been my favorite rod holder configuration of all time. I can troll (with or without a downrigger) effectively from that position, and keep my palm on the reel to feel any bites without holding the weight of the rod at all times. I can stick rods in there to rig up easily, even simultaneously while trolling another rod in the opposite holder. And keep the space in front of me clear.

I like not drilling holes in my kayaks so I opted for a modular crate build that has been treating me well, but you can definitely bolt a scotty mount back there in a similar position on the left and/or right deck just behind the cockpit. Scotty mounts (preferably the push button kind) are far superior to gear tracks in terms of hold and durability. Only took getting a rod holder ripped out of a gear track once for me to vow never to use them again.

Only pic I could find that kinda shows the rod holder situation, and you can see a rod in the one on my far side. I put a red circle where I would conisder bolting a scotty mount on each side if I didnt have my crate setup. Do use the thru bolt kit, not screws. Cheap insurance.

I know you were looking for ideas for the front of the kayak, but maybe this will be helpful too. If you are adamant on mounting somewhere in front of you, I still think thru-bolted Scottys are the way to go.

Edit--I just realized I made a post about the crate a few years ago. (https://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=96572) There are some more detailed pix within, if you are the more industrious type. I move it between my outback and my revo 13, and it's nice to have something modular. Just make sure it's secured really well... mine has withstood takedowns from multiple 20+ pound salmon and many decent halibut.