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  • Kayak Leaning Post ??

    Has anyone tried to make a leaning post for your kayaks? I would really like to have one for bass fishing this year but would rather not spend 260$ to pick up this system,
    http://www.standnfish.com/pictures/p2.html

    ...although it is exactly what i want. Not looking to put outriggers on it so ill probably go in the drink a few times but it would make flycasting SO much easier and a bit more comfortable to stand.
    Link to fishing vid, oldie but goodie.http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...4894489669049#

  • #2
    http://islandhopperoutboards.com/kayakleaningpost.html

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    • #3
      I have seen people make the outrigger out of PVC, Ram Mounts and lobster Buoys.

      http://www.islandsportshop.com/Kayak_Fishing_Stuff.htm

      http://www.ncangler.com/forums/f106/...led-17377.html

      With that you might not need the leaning post. Tie a rope to the fron handle to help you pull your self and bamn.
      Last edited by mmanolis2001; 02-03-2011, 06:01 PM.

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      • #4
        yeah i dont want outriggers my kayaks pretty damn stable standing up im not worried about that i just wanna be able to stand up for extended periods of time casting. i mean dont get me wrong i'll prob build riggers at somepoint but for right now i just want the post.
        Link to fishing vid, oldie but goodie.http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...4894489669049#

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        • #5
          Mike, if you kep standing up in that kayak, fisherkid will have to start carrying a life ring!

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          • #6
            I can see myself crashing into the pilings in a swift current with that thing.

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            • #7
              Just a little gust of wind.......and kerplunk!
              Can't wait for that. Or going to set the hook and missing........and

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              • #8
                At my weight that aluminium leaning post would stand no chance. I see myself leaning back on it and crumpling it. Might even cause the kayak to pop a wheelie

                I have thought about some outriggers though. Would be nice on a lake or back water to stretch the legs and sight cast. Might have to add that to the list of to do's

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                • #9
                  I have outriggers on my outback, but I mostly used them when I'm going out in some choppy water. I've used them to stand while fishing, but you definitely need something to hold onto. If I decide to do this, all I need is to put a long rod (ie, sail mast) into the mast holder. This allows me to kind of tuck my elbow around it while fishing.

                  It seems like you could make a leaning post like the one shown by modifying a folding step ladder for probably under $50. Just drill the feet to accept a pin. on your kayak you'll have to mount cleats that will also accept this pin.

                  Or how about making something out of PVC that mounts into your rod holders?

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                  • #10
                    Just wait for the swing and miss hookset... Splash!!! I was throwing a castnet at smith mountain lake last summer and when I went to pull up my haul I flipped right over the side the first time I tried. Really takes some getting used to pulling it from 10+ feet down!

                    There is a guy on kfs that has a PVC rod holder mount that goes across his trident and down into the scuppers. You could do that and add a bar up from that, would be goofy but you could use pins to flip it forward when not in use.
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