i bought that net last year for my boat because i saw it on your video but i love it. it folds up and goes in the storage just fine and out of the way.

I purchased the Leverage landing net because I saw how well you handled it ...now my PBs are better. They get in my yak. When I wired mine I kept all electronic components off inside hull bottom as I dont want water in hull contaminating/flooding ( shorting) system. Outstanding rig!

Purchased my first kayak yesterday, very excited to do some fishing

Excellent setup!!!. Keep fishing and enjoying!!!

Great video Fluke. Good information. I'm rigging my new RS 117 at this time and really enjoyed this video. Great job buddy!

Have a lot of ideas from your video for my “to do” list before my 1st Monthly Challenge! Thank you so much!

After watching your setup, I need to upgrade some of my rigging. Thanks for the video Flukemaster ✊🏾

Sweet Setup Gene , Thanks for the Video and showing us . I love it 👍👍

You mention Yak Attack and TRC covers. Thumbs up to both of them for quality products and great customer service. IMHO the best in their respective businesses.

I will look into your setups they are giving a lot of new projects for kayaks ...

What an awesome set up. Rigging up a kayak without taking filming into consideration is hard enough - I couldn't imagine rigging this thing! Consider me insanely jealous.

Good golly miss molly that is a boat load of stuff. All needed I’m sure. I like the set up...

great video always cool to see how things are rigged up!

very nice set up I hope one day I can have one you got a fan from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 living in Maryland !!

I got that net for Christmas this year I am excited to try it out this spring

Now I really miss my kayak! Lol awesome rig and video!

Awesome video I can’t wait to rig up/ customize my kayak for next fishing season.. because I’m recovering from a accident

DUDE I love the Large Fly box for the terminal tackle! That's epic!

@Scott___T

5 жыл бұрын

I like it too! I'm having trouble finding it though...

@scottjackson839

5 жыл бұрын

It’s on Amazon for $13.

@andrewchilders6320

4 жыл бұрын

Barrett's Outdoors Small Tackle Box for Fly Fishing with 30 Adjustable Removable Tackle Box Organizer Waterproof Compartments. Great for Jewelry & Medicine Storage

Looks good Fluke!!

Your SS127 is a serious rig! I recently picked up a Topwater 106. I was going back and forth between it and the Bonafide SS107, but the $400 savings came in handy for other stuff I needed (I spent way more than $400. Man, it adds up fast - LOL!). By the way, I got a lot of helpful tips from watching lots of kayak vids, including yours. Thanks for your insights and taking the time to document and share them!!! By the way, I'm having a blast with the kayak! It was a blast researching and conceiving how I'd rig it, it was a blast putting it all together and now it's a blast on the water, and this is coming from someone who's spent over 50 years fishing out of rowboats and canoes in the 'Dacks. It's a very different perspective on the water. It's also a lot more stable than I would have thought and it's easier to land fish, or at least that's how it feels to me. Another thing is looking in the direction of a low and setting sun on a clear day leaves a much, much longer and intense glare in the water.

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome man.

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

Shout out to two companies you mentioned. Yak Attack and TRC covers. Both companies are the best in their game, providing top quality innovative products and second to none customer service!

Hi Gene, newbie to kayaking, so bought a huge Big Fish 120 . Saw on the Fishing Father a easy cheap way to mount my 39 lbs thrust trolling motor. I use a 100 amp hour lithium battery which sits behind my seat. I am a Canuck Snowbird ,travel south to Lemon Bay Florida Stay November to April love fishing

Dude that’s a lit setup me and me and my bro seen u at Rocky Mountain earlier with that kayak thing looks sick dude! Hope you caught something with that lit setup wanted to say hi but was in a rush

Hey boss man, have you ever thought about making a video for fishing in heavy algae. The lakes where I fish have a lot of algae that piles up on the edges of the lake and some areas it's along the bottom for like the first foot. It's real stringy slimy clumpy makes it hard for a beginner angler to fish in, only thing I have found is soft plastics, thank you.

I have watch number of your videos, they have given many ideas on my kayak, fishing, rigs, and how to fish in general. Moving south late summer and plan to do more fishing than I have up north. I served in the navy, we used blue lights on the inside of my ship, can you try blue lights in your cockpit. Blue lights do now hurt your eyes that much. I just wish I could fix my kayak like yours.

Awesome video, GO DAWGS!

Great video! Thank you!

Gday Fluke, It would be good if somehow you could run the camera cables up through the centre of the camera mount poles so the wires are tucked away. Cheers

Gene, if you put anything else in that kayak you will have to have bonafide fab up a small barge to tow behind you.

Great video👍🏼

Could you go more in depth about you rod and reel setup for your kayak?

Gene: is there a preference to attach an anchor at the front vs the back of the kayak. Which is the preferred position if you do not have an anchor Trolley. Please let me know. Great instructional videos.

Your the man dude I love you videos‼️‼️

Great video! Awesome setup. I'm not sure if he makes it for bonafides yet, but check out Keel Armor. A strip of material that protects your hull from deep gouges and wearing through.

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

Cool

I saw below in the comments someone asked where to get the hatch you installed under the seat. My question is what you use that hatch for? I noticed it in the rigging video as well and think it is a great idea and a great spot for a small hatch

Nice video!!

First of all, great setup and video Fluke!! Now, please tell me how you made your RotoGrip Riser for your paddle, I need to do the same.

@chriswegener891

5 жыл бұрын

Now how did you make that riser for the RotoGrip paddle holder?

You should fish the rocky mtn recreational park . Chain of 3 lakes go to Heath lake Amazing fishing .

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

It's only 10 minutes from my house

how do you run your wires after the dongle to the gopro ... do you have a video thanks

Has yakattack come up with the longer paddle holder i haven't been able to find one.

Fluke at one point you were using Jackson Kayaks. Is there any reason for the change? Just looking at buying my first fishing kayak. It takes me a while when researching things that cost was much as these kayaks.

Do you have to have for a trolling motor a kill switch on a kayak

*Awesome to see you are tournament fishing Gene I've always thought you could go toe to toe with the pros, and how long does it take to recharge those batteries when they've been depleted?*

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike. It's a long overnight charge if they are totally dead. If I had to guess I'd say 10 hours

Gene, Great rundown as always, so how long did it take you to get everything in it's correct location that works the best?

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

I'm to the point where it takes me about 15 minutes but it used to take me at least 30

Where did u get the led from that u have on ur kayak??

I’m still pretty new to fishing. What six rod and reel combos do you bring on the water with you and what is each of them for

@chrisgiroux9356

5 жыл бұрын

I'm sure the rods he takes varies on the conditions he's fishing. For example if he's fishing a lake with lots of pads and heavy cover he's going to bring heavier rods to get them out of the cover. If he's fishing late summer he's going to have lighter rods for finesse fishing (drop shot etc). Do you need help selecting rods or were you just curious? Look up the 6 rod and reel bass fishing system (wired2fish) and that will give you a general idea/baseline

Lit setup I seen you at rocky mountain. A few minutes ago I wanted to say hi but we were In a hurry but good luck man

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I caught some good ones and broke off a giant. Lost a Bull Shad Swimbait in the process.

So you do have to have a kill switch on a trolling motor on a kayak

Where did you get the hinges on your blackpak?

Fluke, what was the box that you had your terminal tackle in. I like the size of the box.

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

search amazon for large fly box. it's got a weird name

Not a Friday Night Live but saw the Georgia hat and just had to... Hook’em Baby🤘🏼

Man I just love your videos. So much knowledge. You’ve deff inspired me and a buddy to get bonafide kayaks and get out there. Biggest question is where or who do we go to for rigging these things? We are fully capable of adding components. I’m a helicopter electrician by trade so I can wire it up but we are scared when it come to the torqeedo rigging. Any advice?

@Flukemaster

4 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome man. Find your local paddle shop. I’m sure they know how.

@clintjenkins13

4 жыл бұрын

Flukemaster yes sir we’ve been to Hook1 up here in Tennessee and it was a very nice store. Bunch to offer and great prices. They just seemed quickly discouraged as soon as we mentioned the torqeedo and power pole set up and extreme rigging.

Holy mackerel! That's a lot of stuff! Glad I don't have to make videos but I'm not so glad I cannot afford the beast.

Wondering why you don't use the YakAttak anchor trolley? and why dropping off front of yak instead of the rear? preference, or a tried/true performance differences? Thanks for the great vid!

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

I have a Power Pole in the back but installing a trolly is something I’ve been thinking about

What are those clips you use to secure your blackpak

Where is your transducer mounted?

What editing software do you use

Hey buddy, who makes the trailer you got under your kayak? Looks nice and streamline. I really enjoy watching your videos and are always looking forward ti the next one. Come out to California one of these days and do some fishing video's. Peace!

@Flukemaster

4 жыл бұрын

It’s a ComFab trailer out of Atlanta

Awesome

Hey Flukemaster! Love the videos man, they are awesome!! I have a quick question for you. I have a bonafide SS127, and was wondering about buying a trailer for it, what trailer would you recommend for a bonafide kayak?

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

I use a Com Fab trailer out of Atlanta. You don't need a trailer built like a tank. You need a light weight one that can handle the road. I like mine because it is made from galvanized steel but still light weight and tows like a dream.

@eazye6498

5 жыл бұрын

@@Flukemaster Thanks Gene!!

Any issues with the 8lb downrigger ball with the Anchor Wizard? I have a 4lb downrigger ball on my Anchor Wizard, but I find that it doesn't hold very well in the wind.

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

That's why the 8 is my smallest anchor. Anything smaller just got blown around.

hey boss i am new to kayak fishing i believe i have watched just about every video u got but my question is this the kayak trailer that you have did you make it or buy it i need something like that for my little 12 perception pescador pro

@Flukemaster

4 жыл бұрын

I bought it from Westbrook Supply Co. in Atlanta.

Do you think the rigging you use in the video and the item would work on a large (16ft by 5ft) jon boat? or would it be too light?

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

I'm really not sure. That's something you might want to ask the manufacturer

Flukemaster I’m looking to get a fishing kayak. I have a few ideas for which one I want to get, but I have it down to the Bonafide SS127 and the Jackson Kayak Coosa HD. I want something that is very versatile, stable, and of course fishable. What would you suggest?

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

The coosa is a great kayak. I've paddled one many times. The biggest differences between the two are: The Coosa is lighter, faster and more maneuverable because it is designed for rivers and fishing in current. The SS127 is more stable, catches less wind, tracks a little better, has a more comfortable seat, and much easier to stand up in.

Hey Gene I would like to know about the hatch directly behind your seat ? Did you install that because my SS 127 does not have that and what do you use it for ? Love all your videos Thanks James

@Flukemaster

4 жыл бұрын

I installed it and it holds my wallet and keys.

@jr74bronco

4 жыл бұрын

@@Flukemaster Thanks

Do you have a link for the dry storage that you added on the deck behind/underneath your seat?

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

I don't man. Sorry

Where would I be able to pick up the large fly box? Awesome Vid as always Gene👍

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

I got mine from Amazon. It has a weird name that I can't remember.

@jasonc3522

5 жыл бұрын

Flambeau makes some compartmentalized boxes.

@andrewchilders6320

4 жыл бұрын

Barrett's Outdoors Small Tackle Box for Fly Fishing with 30 Adjustable Removable Tackle Box Organizer Waterproof Compartments. Great for Jewelry & Medicine Storage

Gene do you ever flip the yak over ? I'm wanting one so bad,but keep imaging it flipping with all my gear on it...

@Flukemaster

3 жыл бұрын

I have never flipped one. I have fallen out once and it still didn't flip. These bonafide kayaks are so stable. The best thing for you to do is go to a paddle shop and demo a bunch of different ones.

What hinges are you using on the black pack and were did you find them?

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

Those are NuCanoe hinges. You can find them on their site

What are you using for the extension for the Yakattack Rotogrip?

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

It's a piece of an old camera mount that Yakattack used to sell. I think Ram mount still sells them.

Can you use the motor for kayak tournaments or do you have to take it off?

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

Every tournament organization has different rules about it.

Hey Fluke, I also wanted to see how you liked the Osmo Action camera so far, and how it's working out for your videos?

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

It shoots wonderful videos. The only reason I can’t use it is that it doesn’t do looping so I can’t just leave it recording while I fish.

@chriswegener891

5 жыл бұрын

@@Flukemaster Oh, gotcha.

@ 13:34, you show us a terminal tackle box. That thing is awesome. Mind sharing where to get one or who make it? Thank you.

@Lamar1geuwth

5 жыл бұрын

Goture Fishing-Lure-Boxes-Bait Tackle-Plastic-Storage - its on amazon, 3 different sizes, $9-$17.

@BernPisarcikJr

5 жыл бұрын

Lamar Mayo Got it! Thanks a bunch!

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry man. I couldn't remember the name of it.

Gene, I am looking to get into the kayak bass fishing scene. Are there any reputable/competitive organizations in central/north Georgia? Thanks for all of your work! Much appreciated.

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

The one I fish every once in a while is Peach State Kayak Anglers. check out their facebook

@kodiak1450

5 жыл бұрын

@@Flukemaster awesome thank ya!

@tylerthompson3985

5 жыл бұрын

sensadev Also check out North Georgia Kayak Fishing League

Why anchor to the front instead of the back? Maybe you want to cast into the wind? Seems like your casting into your anchor.

If you wanna sale that boat, I may be interested. Very nice setup!

How is the anchor wizard line held onto the front of the yak? I made a self rescue ladder. My fat butt needs it lol.

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

It just runs down under the handle.

@Rybay

4 жыл бұрын

@@Flukemaster i copied you, do you have issues with the line cutting in to the boat? im wearing a groove...

Hey Gene, How do you tie the kettle bell to your anchor wizard. I ran a 5lb kettlebell off the front of mine Saturday and it didn't seem to want to keep me in place, it was laying in the water when I had it up all the way, and it didn't seem like the anchor wizard on the perch pad had enough power to crank it back up. I feel like I'm missing something...

@Flukemaster

4 жыл бұрын

What kind of Kayak do you have?

@dreddy5187

4 жыл бұрын

@@Flukemaster Top Gun Gray SS127

@Flukemaster

4 жыл бұрын

I use a 10lb and it barely touches the water. I have a small stainless steel carabiner tied to the end of my rope. I wrap it through the handle of the kettlebell and then clip it back to the rope. I crank it in until I hear it seat up in the handle of the kayak.

@ShiningwizTV

4 жыл бұрын

@@Flukemaster Gene, does having the 8lb downrigger on the front handle affect your tracking while paddling? I currently use a 4lb but I do have an 8lb but nervous to try.

Does the anchor in front ever obstruct your catch

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

sometimes it does but I've never lost a fish because of it.

Sweet setup man. I'm finally going to be getting my first fishing kayak. Nothing fancy, but a sit on top for sure. Thinking between the big fish 105 or pelican catch 100. I drive a 4 door car so I'll have to take it on and off myself. I know the big fish is 20+pounds more than the pelican but seems better built. Any words of wisdom would be cool. Appreciate the videos!!

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

The biggest thing I always recommend is to paddle one before you buy it and always, no matter what, wear your life jacket.

@robertjohnson-kk3ux

5 жыл бұрын

@@Flukemaster thank you for the response. I wouldn't go anywhere without a vest. I'll definitely try to get out and paddle some before purchasing. Solid advice

So how do you add accessories to your kayak and screw them on and the boat not leak, I want to add like a rail for accessories but I'm afraid to screw into my kayak

@Flukemaster

4 жыл бұрын

I use YakAttack gear tracks and the don’t leak after you install them.

@kbrowniiee

4 жыл бұрын

@@Flukemaster so you dont put silicone around the screws or anything I just dont see how they dont leak and will the screws ever back out or is it easy to strip the screws

Are you using scupper plugs ?

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

Only in the back to keep the water to a minimum back there.

Hey, brother. Loved the video. Just an FYI, your gear links aren't working in the description. Takes you to FishUSA and then says "the page you are fishing for cannot be found." But on a positive not it has a good picture of you and Chad Hoover as the landing page. lol

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know. I’ll look into it.

@wesjones4904

5 жыл бұрын

@@Flukemaster no problem. Glad I could help 👍

Nice

How much do you think that your kayak with all of its accessories is worth?

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

$6,100

Wait, If you flip your kayak will the water damage your fish finder? Or are they water proof. Sorry for the dumb question. I am newb to kayaking._.

@Flukemaster

4 жыл бұрын

They are water tight.

@dopihead

4 жыл бұрын

@@Flukemaster I thought so, I just wanted to make sure lol Thanks for the reply man!

was wondering where your registration numbers are.....here in tn any boat motorized must be registered

@markwilliams5574

3 жыл бұрын

usually only have to be registered if it reaches a certain Horsepower. under 15 should be good and legal

@markwilliams5574

3 жыл бұрын

sorry fortennesse it is 8.5

Maybe I missed it, but where do you keep your catch?

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

In kayak tournaments we use Catch, Photo, Release. We catch a fish, put it on an approved measuring board, take a picture of it and then release it. So we go by length and the best five fish by the end wins.

@crazymanwithastick

5 жыл бұрын

@@Flukemaster thanks for the reply!

Hey Gene, after watching hundreds and hundreds of your videos, I think I speak for everyone when I say: Thank you for eliminating the crotch shot! :D

@Flukemaster

4 жыл бұрын

LOL. you are more than welcome

I love your vids but I got a 13 inception and it busted on me after the 2nd day i got a few big fish like 4 or 5 lbs on it and it just took a crap on me o gotta send it back I hope the customer service is better than the reel

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

Wow man. They have an in house repair shop that is very good. When they take a look at it I'd really like to know what broke on it. Just out of curiosity. The only time I've had one of their reels crap out on my quick like that is when an extra spring has accidentally been dropped inside the housing during assembly. It didn't rear it's ugly head until I started using it hard.

@backwoodzbassin44

5 жыл бұрын

@@Flukemaster yeah idk the spool just started slipping mid retrieve I thought it was the drag or my braid slipping but nope it's the gears idk I'm gonna send it back this week I'll make sure to keep you posted on it !

How do you store fish tournament fishing?

@Flukemaster

4 жыл бұрын

Kayak tournaments are Catch, Photo, Release. We use an approved measuring board and an identifier that is unique for that tournament.

@trevormorse97_redeemed

4 жыл бұрын

@@Flukemaster that's interesting, thanks for the replied

None of your fishusa links in your description work.

Where is the pedal drive?

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

I have a paddle and a motor. Why do I need a pedal drive?

@brib9716

5 жыл бұрын

@@Flukemaster So if Bonafide comes out with a pedal drive you will not get it. We'll hold you to that.

I'm curious as to how fast your boat will be? I have a 96 hydra sports 18'6" fiberglass boat with a 96 Johnson fast strike 115 on it. With 15 gallons of gas and my buddy and I and all of our gear we hit 43 mph on the river the other day. Can't wait to see how fast yours is. I'd bet yours would hit 50 at least?

There's 2x as much money in YakAttack products alone on that thing then I have in both of my kayaks combined! lol

@Flukemaster

5 жыл бұрын

One day I'm going to make a video of a kayak that is soo rigged out that it will be impossible to fish out of it.

Bona-first 😁

8:42. Oh yes.

I can't find a bonafide ss127 in stock for the life of me

Hehe. That giggle from the camera women lol