Some pics of my Hobie..

[JerryC]

So i am 99% done with my kayak setup... purchased it in Rebruary... received the custom powder coated transducer rudder bracket last night, installed it and snapped some pictures. My kayak is a bit dirty still from my last trip, but you get the idea..

Installed Items:

Richie Flush Mount Compass
Humminbird 798ci SI Fishfinder
(2) Rear rod extenders
(1) Rod holder Ram Mount
Transducer rudder mount bracket
LED Nightlight system w/ toggle switch


Enjoy!

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[dboyd101]

Dude... nice! I have an i12s that I was on for the first time last night. I can already tell I'm going to be hooked on kayaking.

Anyway. Question about the LEDs. I have been eyeing them for about a month now, but have yet to figure out how I would be able to mount them on the inflatable. is it absolutely necessary to drill them into the plastic, or is there something that I could do to get around that because I obviously wouldn't want to drill into my balloon I call a kayak ;)

Any suggestions you have would be awesome. Oh, and I'm assuming that's a wildcat lighting setup?

Thanks man and nice yak!

[JerryC]

Dude... nice! I have an i12s that I was on for the first time last night. I can already tell I'm going to be hooked on kayaking.

Anyway. Question about the LEDs. I have been eyeing them for about a month now, but have yet to figure out how I would be able to mount them on the inflatable. is it absolutely necessary to drill them into the plastic, or is there something that I could do to get around that because I obviously wouldn't want to drill into my balloon I call a kayak ;)

Any suggestions you have would be awesome. Oh, and I'm assuming that's a wildcat lighting setup?

Thanks man and nice yak!

The LED lights have a sticky backing which can stick to anything, but to hide the cables, i drilled and ran them threw the hull of the kayak. Thats about the only thing you need to do to hide the cables unless you have another idea. I certainly wouldnt suggest drilling in your balloon lol

[dboyd101]

Hahahahaha, no way. Where did you puchase these? They are the Wildcats? Thanks!

[JerryC]

Hahahahaha, no way. Where did you puchase these? They are the Wildcats? Thanks!

Ebay actually. You can get them super cheap in all different sizes.

[urbnimports]

looks good now lets see if it catches some fish this weekend!

[JerryC]

looks good now lets see if it catches some fish this weekend!

Lets make a bet my friend lol

[Wilson]

looks good now lets see if it catches some fish this weekend!

It ain't the arrow...it's the Indian.

You might catch a few chippys with those disco lights:D

[JerryC]

It ain't the arrow...it's the Indian.

You might catch a few chippys with those disco lights:D


haha

[ken jan]

Sweet,
Nice set up! those lights are going to be kick ass.
I took the Malibu out last night. did some trolling in a local lake, Got 4 bass, 5 crappie, and a 23" pekerel. Can't wait to hook up with you guys and get serious!
Ken

[shrimpman steve]

where does the engine go:D

[JerryC]

Sweet,
Nice set up! those lights are going to be kick ass.
I took the Malibu out last night. did some trolling in a local lake, Got 4 bass, 5 crappie, and a 23" pekerel. Can't wait to hook up with you guys and get serious!
Ken

Awesome great news your gonna love that kayak!

[JerryC]

Finally had time last week to test out the LED's on my yack for night fishing.. They sure work great, unfortunately not great enough to not use a headlamp.. there is just nothing out there that i can mount on my kayak that can take the place of my headlamp... BUT, its sure looks awesome! lol

[Wilson]

Any chippy's biting?:eek:

Head lamps have been around along time and always will be;)

Catch anything?

[dfish28]

Sorry bro beg to differ on the headlamp, except for nots , I have invested in a few of the wal-Mart hat lamps that do all the exta but the led stern light I have hooked up tO my cobra fish/dive that's led battery of course with tapped holes in yak to accept the night
Pole behind seat is ridiculous

[JerryC]

Yea i got a few..

I have one of those lights dfish but my issue is turning it on and off, which i would have to turn around each time to do.

[JerryC]

I managed to do a few more upgrades to my Hobie the past 2 or 3 weekdays after work.. a few hours here, few hours there.. now its looking like its 100% completed (for the most part) but can certainly user a good powerwashing. Will post pics soon..

[PeteyHD]

Looks good Jerry I just bought a revo 13. Winter steal couldn't say no. Where do you fish?

[Buschwacker]

Nice setup/rig!

[tycomps]

sweet ride! please read my drive question on the recent yak post and let me know your opinion. thanks

[flatcreek]

Does it have heat?:D

[bigfishy]

where does the engine go:D


Nice job!!
This will be my next upgrade to my liquid logic manta ray!!!
Cant friggin wait...Just cant decide between this one or the new and
improved torqueedo...

http://bassyaks.com/

I think anybody that paddles to the REALLY out of the way spots would LOVE this:D

[JerryC]

Looks good Jerry I just bought a revo 13. Winter steal couldn't say no. Where do you fish?

Thanks, any where up north jersey, eastern PA & southern upstate NY. I mainly fish around the monkville area.

[JerryC]

Nice job!!
This will be my next upgrade to my liquid logic manta ray!!!
Cant friggin wait...Just cant decide between this one or the new and
improved torqueedo...

http://bassyaks.com/

I think anybody that paddles to the REALLY out of the way spots would LOVE this:D

Bassyacks is the way to go! My buddy has bassyacks on his oceankayak!

[JerryC]

sweet ride! please read my drive question on the recent yak post and let me know your opinion. thanks

What was the question?

[PeteyHD]

Thanks, any where up north jersey, eastern PA & southern upstate NY. I mainly fish around the monkville area.

Nice I live in north jersey in Wayne and fish the local lakes for bass and a few rivers for trout and smallies. Looking to christen the yak this spring

[ScowardNJ]

I'm in Oakland and yak fish all the regional waters also. I'm lookin forward to some "after work day light" again!

[PeteyHD]

I'm in Oakland and yak fish all the regional waters also. I'm lookin forward to some "after work day light" again!

You are right around the corner from me we should yak fish together some time if you want.