Kayak "Crate"

I haven't been able to get out much due to a newborn in the house so I have been building or modifying my gear in the small bits of free time that I get.  This project has probably taken me over a month to complete

I was using my soft-sided fishing bag but I found that I really needed two hands to work the zipper.  So, the majority of the time, it is unzipped.  Knowing that if I yard-sale'd, I would lose everything, I was searching for a better option.  This is what I came up with after some reviewing some other people's ideas.




Still fits the top tray with a foam leader thing in it:


I spent way too much time/money to get flush mounting hardware:


Found a use for the extra scotty rod bases:



Still some minor adjustments, but I hope to try it our soon...back to feeding time...

I wanted to add a bit more about my kayak box.  I ended up ordering rocket launchers to fit the Scotty mounts.  Finally went out this weekend with them and they worked great.  I think that they are my new favorite rod holders.  They don't seem in the way of my elbows.  So far, so good. 
Here's the box with rockets:


and my view of the rod tip:

If that's your trolling set up.  Its best to have your rods in front of you so you can see the hook up and grab your rod ASAP when you get a bite.  Quick reaction makes a big difference.

Just my 2 cents and congrats on the new baby.

If that's your trolling set up.  Its best to have your rods in front of you so you can see the hook up and grab your rod ASAP when you get a bite.  Quick reaction makes a big difference.

Just my 2 cents and congrats on the new baby.

I agree with the trolling advice, you want to keep it out in front of you or you might miss the fishy.  I still haven't quite figured out the best trolling setup for my T-13 as I'm quite new to trolling being a basser and fly fisher.  But there's really nothing like paddling along with some lines out, getting lazy and enjoying the day, trying not to spaz about having twisting/crossing lines, correct lures, whatever....

Love the box mods though!  Really love seeing the creativity with all these/you folks. 

Looks great!  And my rods aren't in front of me when trolling...  I set the drag loose and listen for the clicker 

jtkelsey,

Nice setup and thanks for sharing. Where did you get the box at?

Antonio