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    #46
    I really could use an upgraded seat for my SOT yak. I just have the basic soft seat that has very little support. Any after market seats out there similar to what comes on the Jackson Kayaks?

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      #47
      Originally posted by Philip-TX View Post
      Half the fun is DIY rigging

      360deg light
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      Foil tape in inside the top as a reflector
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      Depth Finder

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      Down position
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      Stuck a soft sided cooler down in hole
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      Brush grabber, stake out pole, drift sock (neoprene wader leg)
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      Dang Philip.... You are creative with your tools. You saved yourself alot of $ in your modifications.

      I'm about to pull the trigger on one in the next few weeks to fish the water around the Woodlands.

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        #48
        chad e what river to you go on for the four day trips?
        Dang texasrig droped some coin n got some nice kayaks. how hard is it to transport the diablo to the water? do u have a little cart or do u go beast mode?

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          #49
          I won't lie its heavy but I'm somewhere north of 300lbs and wanted the stability. I didn't get a cart yet but will probably end up getting one soon. With two people it's not to bad to carry but I wouldn't want to carry it very far by myself.

          Session

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            #50
            Still waiting on yak tracks for rod rod holders, hatches, Larry chair, and few other things.

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              #51
              Nice boat brian. I'm planning to get a milk crate and some rod holders but want to get on the water a few times and find out what I really need before adding anything else.

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                #52
                Thanks. They keep telling me to wait. ...but these mods are fun too!

                Tonight working on hitch carrier from Walmart for my wife's little yak. I guess it would have worked the way it came. But I own a welder.

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                  #53
                  Originally posted by Jaycar85 View Post
                  chad e what river to you go on for the four day trips?
                  We've done extend trips on the Brazos near Possum Kingdom, Devils River (x2), and the Caddo River in Arkansas.

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                    #54
                    I also made a spider rig bucket. (This isn't mine just a web-pic)
                    I used a smaller 2 1/2 gal bucket, and only holes 3 poles.
                    It sets btwn my legs and holds minners & sm. dip net, or fits in back cargo area and the lid still screws on the bucket.
                    Haven't used it yet. So many mods-so little time.


                    I'll have to get pics of the cart. I used the 12" wheels off of a jugging stroller, (with push-button release axle), 3/4" pipe and pvc. It disassembles and fits into the hatch.

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                      #55
                      Originally posted by Philip-TX View Post
                      I also made a spider rig bucket. (This isn't mine just a web-pic)
                      I used a smaller 2 1/2 gal bucket, and only holes 3 poles.
                      It sets btwn my legs and holds minners & sm. dip net, or fits in back cargo area and the lid still screws on the bucket.
                      Haven't used it yet. So many mods-so little time.


                      I'll have to get pics of the cart. I used the 12" wheels off of a jugging stroller, (with push-button release axle), 3/4" pipe and pvc. It disassembles and fits into the hatch.
                      There is another thing to add to the list. I was thinking about minner transport last night...

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                        #56
                        My old canoe wasn't ideal for bayfishing.
                        You are probably as shocked as I was.

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                        So I found a used 2012 last month and brought her home.

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                        It needed a seat, which I've added.
                        Still need an anchor, stake out pole and anchor trolley.

                        This weekends #2 project is a milk crate bait bucket...rod holder...light holder...gopro mount.
                        I'll add some pics when thats finished.

                        More pressing is the sad state of my favorite reel.
                        Thats project #1.

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                        It may or may not have been dunked.

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                          #57
                          Originally posted by texasrig View Post
                          My story is about the same as yours Brian. I really liked the stability of the Diablo. Also picked up a tarpon for my son. We'll be camping, paddling and fishing at lake georgetown this weekend.

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                          Tarpon 120 was the wife's favorite. I'm guessing she will end up with one before long. Let me know if you can keep up with him. That was the only one that I noticed it was fast.

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                            #58
                            Finished up the crate this weekend.
                            Stiffened her up with poly cutting boards and stainless hardware.
                            Rod holders, scotty's on the sides and a scotty mount light for the back.
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                            Flow-troll fits perfect in a 5-gallon bucket with a aerator lid.
                            Should work good for keeping bait alive from bait shop to the reef.
                            Shrimp lover special.
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                              #59
                              Originally posted by Clark View Post
                              Finished up the crate this weekend.
                              Stiffened her up with poly cutting boards and stainless hardware.
                              Rod holders, scotty's on the sides and a scotty mount light for the back.
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                              Flow-troll fits perfect in a 5-gallon bucket with a aerator lid.
                              Should work good for keeping bait alive from bait shop to the reef.
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                              man that thing should have some trout in fear! looks like a fishing machine

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                                #60
                                dag gone it, this thread has me looking at kayaks now ;( agghhhhh

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