Making Kayak Crate
The kayak crate. it is probably one of the most coveted pieces of equipment a kayak fisherman can own and for good reason. while most anglers use a standard plastic milk crate, i tend to make mine out of inexpensive and readily available store-bought containers.. The ultimate diy kayak crate - part 1 i have been working on the rigging of my new trident 13 for several months now. i am finished and am going to start a series of post on what i did and how i did it. i plan on finishing with a monster overview post, showing all of my customization. this is the sixth post in the series.. "crate design for kayak anglers by palmetto kayak fishing." "kayak world products - secure online shop" "lastly, i built a handle out of a length of diameter pvc, two sections of diameter pvc and two 90 degree couplings..
The milk crate we designed here is just a basic starting point. get creative and design one that works just for you. a few pointers worth highlighting: the watertight base raises your crate up off the kayak deck, keeping it a bit dryer and out of the fish schmeg. make sure you measure the width of your own kayak before cutting these sections.. The best placement for a milk crate is right behind the seat, where sit-on kayaks usually have a flat space. put down some thick foam padding underneath the crate to make the crate flush and secure with the top of the kayak. attach the crate using zip ties, clamps or carabiners to the hooks on the sides of the kayak.. Dchris12378: do u have any problem reaching ur rods asking be cause i'm new to kayak fishing ngraz16: hey love the idea of the phone cord with the pliers. also if you take a propane torch and heat the bottom of the milk crate where you cut the top off, slowly and you will get nice smooth edges..
