*We have taken it out twice so far and love it **enjoyable.fishing** recommend it only takes 5 mins to inflate. Seats are comfortable, kayak handles well. We love it so far!!*

Incredible value, stable hull design and comfortable cockpit with plenty of storage!

Well done and thanks for all the informative suggestions. Love the names you mention of the products you use- most people don't mention it.

Awesome yak nice setup!💯💪👊LET'S GO!!!

Awesome little kayak. I have the same one. Thanks for the look.

I just got my tamarak,i upgraded the seat to a stadium seat can't wait to get it out on the water this weekend,thanks for the video.

I have the same kayak and I love it. I used to shoot 3gun matches, I took the holders off my stroller and put them on my kayak and made outriggers! I am 240lbs and can stand with no issues.

Love the rod floats awesome 👏

Dang, serious fishing setup you got.

quite possibly the best 250.00 most of us would ever spend and last for years while having a blast on the water and modifying to the max, great video

@WestCoastBassin

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Thank you!

I love how you utilize that Walmart crate I use the same one in my living room to put my kids shoes in

I agree it's a great starter kayak! And I also haven't flipped mind at all yet! It's simply just a awesome way to cheaply get out and fish!

Love the setup getting the same one tomorrow hope it does good for this summer

@WestCoastBassin

4 жыл бұрын

DID you pick up the kayak you wanted?

I have my Yak fully loaded minus a anchor pole unit. With my Mantis shade rig which is extremely nice, as I burn like gas on my skin due to meds I take. After rigging, it's awesome. One thing I knew I had to get with a decked out PA 14 2016, is a Scotty Outriggers which I am mounting today 01June2016. The Torqeedo 403 is the best rig I added, as at the end of day we are tired n I can have my wife get beside me n cruise back with the 403. N it saved our life also.

Can you do a video on how to install and power the fish finder?

I just bought one. Can’t wait to get it out on the water.

Great walkthrough of your boat.

@WestCoastBassin

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Cool set up , I’ll probably get one myself 👍

I have the same kayak. Just started kayak fishing so far so good

Good vid brother I own a lifetime weber123 it works perfectly fine my rigs and the cheap in as well. Love your set up hopefully I can get everything togeather with mine and mount it all

Thanks for the vid and ideas!

I use my 12 t on big waters .stable but heavey.i picked up one of these from an overstock store for 112 bucks.love it.its my go to short tripper.can carry one armed to the water.plus it does great in the river.im 5'10 and 230 by the way.

Nice review an nice setup i got the tahoma from lifetime

Very nice setup very nice

Nice Kak.... I would only have maybe three rods. It is nice to grab one ready to go. God bless.

Awesome Video! Thinking about getting this kayak myself! Liked and Subbed!

@WestCoastBassin

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Subbed!!!

I have the Tamerick Lifetime 120, which is also a Ten Footer and i am preparing to put that puppy on Lake Meade in just a couple of weeks so i would be very grateful to hear about your experiences and suggestions. I bought a folding stadium chair to sit on, and i am planing to go after Stripers with Light Tackle thru the summer and fall...

I like your set up, mine is very similar. I LOVE my Tamarack! The anchor system is next. I have everything needed, just need the courage to drill into my kayak. LOL! 👍😃🎣💦

@WestCoastBassin

5 жыл бұрын

Drilling was one of my issues too.

Great video! I too have a 10' (mine's an Ocean Kayak Tetra 10) and there aren't many vids out there with 10' kayaks rigged for fishing so THANK YOU! A SUGGESTION to you and all: Get a crate lid or make one. Also leash the rods that are stored and consider the one between your legs of you are swapping out rods fast (I don't leash the one I'm currently using; maybe I should). Last year I was fortunate enough to hook into my PB bass but rolled the kayak reaching to net the fish. I lost a St. Croix rod w/reel and tackle trays/other gear that did not float and was not teathered (some was/some was not). Done and said I was out about $300+ in gear in moments. That week I bought a second crate to make a lid for my gear crate (there are vids for making these lids). All the rods have their own Nite-Ize S-Biner attached to a piece of shock cord that is attached to the rod holder and the rod/reel. Everything is teathered or closed after that mishap now. We don't think it'll happen to us or know when but BE PREPARED. Some will say inexperience was my issue but even if it was, I could have saved the gear I lost. I hope this helps someone out there! I do care for you fellow fisherman. Have fun and be safe. Oh - I did end up being able to "measure" the LM bass (my scale sunk too so there was no weighing it) UGH!

@WestCoastBassin

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the extra info!!

@BigCountry12486

6 жыл бұрын

Don't leash your rods. Use foam wraps if you're that worried about them. Leashes can create an extreme safety concern in the event you capsize. Imagine having your legs wrapped up in leashes...especially when half the people out there don't wear their freakin PFD. I'd rather lose a rod than my life.

I have a tamarack 10 foot love mine thanks for the info

im definitely getting this one!! i have to shred some pounds. in a few days im getting mine.

@paulsheahan6811

6 жыл бұрын

My boat is almost this exact model. 30 inches wide I think. I'm a fairly spry 240lbs. It would be great if I was 60lbs lighter. But I manage just fine. It's my second season, so much fun. DOOOOEEEEEEET

i am also interested in learning about kayak tournaments too

I added a cascade mountain to my tamarack...i love it

@rocoph7846

5 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/p4uOmMd6ldmqldY.html

I have a lifetime kayak too. Does a good job for those with limited budgets.

Learned to fish in Spokane. Floating around in an inflatable raft on West Medical and Jump Off Joe Lakes. Fast forward to now: I have one of those kayaks on order and am going to try it as an easier to transport alternative to my 12 foot Sea king for fishing San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. (I live in NorCal now).

@WestCoastBassin

5 жыл бұрын

They are very easy to transport. Between 50lbs - 60lbs. Great kayak!

Looks gud bud luv my tamarak...

Just got mine today going to do some modifications and going to try adding a trolling motor and I’ll fish with it till it no longer floats lol

Very nice , I liked and subbed you👍👍

@WestCoastBassin

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I returned the favor!!

Nice set up... you should look into a portable Stadium chair. Some of them fit you tamerack perfectly. Theres a few videos on youtube showing them... nice video bro..

@WestCoastBassin

6 жыл бұрын

I bought one. It feels like I am sitting up to high and it make the yak feel unstable.

Can you explain your techniques for mounting pad eyes or other attachments. Is there a concern with the type and thickness of the plastic hull?

Check out the stadium Seat, works great. Ive got the same kayak, love mine.

Take a shot every time you hear “Scotty mount”

Nice sit up, just bought me one last month and been working on projects for it. Mine was cheap $300, had it out twice and love it. Got a milk crate in it, anchor trolly on it now. Next be some padding to quite down the inside of it. Thinkin those yoga mats lol

I used my in brackish water and cut up the bow and skeg with oysters. Despite years of abuse it never leaked.

Wow this is a proper setup! I would love to set up mine like that but I don't think its conducive for deep sea fishing and large backline breakers hahaha!

Great video. I have the same kayak but its the lime green one without the extra fishing stuff. I was going to mount my fishfinder like yours but i wasnt sure about attaching to that hatch. How do you like it there. And what do you think about that side mount rod holder? Thanks.

@WestCoastBassin

6 жыл бұрын

I do not use the hatch, So it does not bother me to much. I was thinking of mounting it somewhere else so I could start using it though. Right now I only use it to store the battery for the fish finder.

@joeguerrier7975

6 жыл бұрын

Does that side rod holder in the front get in your way at all?

@WestCoastBassin

6 жыл бұрын

Sorry I didnt mention it before. I mounted the rod holder on the hatch lid also. check out my other setup video. You will see what I am talking about.

@joeguerrier7975

6 жыл бұрын

Lol, that's what I wanted to do....nice work.

What screws you use for your Track Mount plz answer back

Soooo jealous...... Quick question....how do you transport your kayak? Pickup truck? I been thinking on getting me a kayak....but I have a Nissan Altima....would a roof rack do the job on this? Is it too heavy?...thanks for the video.!!!

@WestCoastBassin

3 жыл бұрын

If you plan on getting the same kayak. You will have no problem at all. The tamarack is very manageable. Light weight. I transported it on a Toyota Camry. Also a van.

Hey man nice video, how slow is ti? I just order the same boat. I plan on crossing my 1 1/2 mile lake. Im new at kayaking

@WestCoastBassin

6 жыл бұрын

Not really made for speed. Made for fishing. great starter boat!!

@crazyobservations3080

5 жыл бұрын

I don't have a lifetime but i do have a 10 ft. Speed isn't really a thing with the kayak.I can tell you that in my yak it takes me about a half hour to 45 min to go a mile. I take it easy though. the way i see it is if its wearing you all out you're doing it wrong

How does that anchor pulley thing work do you tie the sock off the back somewhere

@WestCoastBassin

6 жыл бұрын

Watch this video. I hook the sock up the same way you would a anchor. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dW1tt7WdpJbggbw.html

I agree with the cheep kayak I've one to but six rods and 7 tackle box's is a bit over kill just adds to weight.

@crazyobservations3080

6 жыл бұрын

Im finding out less is more. The more crap you have on there the more screwing around you have to do

@paulsheahan6811

6 жыл бұрын

ya, 3 poles max

@Spoons7414

6 жыл бұрын

My rods are lucky if I bring three of them at the most. At most I’ll bring a backpack full of tackle etc... Usually I’ll have two rods and whatever tackle fits in my pockets. The real key is to have a small soft cooler with plenty of ice water and adult beverages

I am at 315lbs with myself and gear. Can anyone tell me if the Tamarack has held over 300lbs?

I have this kayak and love it...however the included paddle always seem to drip a few drops to the interior...anybody recommend an upgrade to the stock one? Maybe one that’s longer? Thx

@WestCoastBassin

4 жыл бұрын

There are many different styles to choose from. Check these out from YakAttack. www.yakattack.us/catchnrelease-drip-ring-pair/ You can find them on eBay or Amazon. Or check out your local sporting good store. They may also carry them. I now use Werner Paddles. www.wernerpaddles.com/ A little pricey. But well worth it.

You hardly left any room for beer!!

Where do you keep the fish when you catch them? Or do you just throw them back?

@WestCoastBassin

5 жыл бұрын

Always Catch and Release!! (CPR)

Howd you rig up your camera??

I'm 6'7 and 380 pounds should I even be trying to get my big behind in a kayak?

@WestCoastBassin

6 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah!! Do your research first. Find one that is comfortable for you!!

@spraderstv8283

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, but not the Tamarack. Check out a Hobie PA14, A Jackson Big Rig, a Native Titan 13, or a Bonafide ss1207.

What kinda power/battery setup you got for the fish finder?

@WestCoastBassin

5 жыл бұрын

On this setup, I am using the Cabelas 12v battery inside of a Walmart ammo box!

I live down the road from this lake, we should meet up, I captain a Feel Free 13.5

@WestCoastBassin

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah man. Lets get together this year.

I have the same boat. How do you get at the other rods and tackle boxes? After seeing your set up for the depth finder i might move mine around. Where is your battery?

@WestCoastBassin

6 жыл бұрын

I just reach back and grab them. My battery is in the middle compartment. Thanks for subbing!!

do you know if tranduscer can read through the plastic

@WestCoastBassin

5 жыл бұрын

They sure can. Just make sure you install it right. No bubbles..There are a few videos on KZread to show you how to do it..

@jaidonnelly4611

5 жыл бұрын

@@WestCoastBassin cheers mate

What is that foam stuff on the rods?

@WestCoastBassin

6 жыл бұрын

Rod floats.

What are the color sleeves around your rods?

@WestCoastBassin

5 жыл бұрын

they are flotation devices. So if I was to drop a rod in the water it would float and I would not lose my gear. They are good to have for sure. But now I have actually switched over to Rod leashes instead. Sometimes my line got caught in those flotation devices.

Does them floating devices affect your casting around the eyes with the bait casters ??

@WestCoastBassin

6 жыл бұрын

Eric Minniear sometime the line does get caught. But sometime is better than losing a rod..

@ericminniear8130

6 жыл бұрын

I agree with you and thanks for responding back to me..and I will try your idea sir

How'd you set up your go pro to sit behind you

@WestCoastBassin

4 жыл бұрын

www.paddlefishphoto.com/paddlefishphoto/blog/tag/PanFish+Portrait

@WestCoastBassin

4 жыл бұрын

www.paddlefishphoto.com/paddlefishphoto/blog/tag/PanFish+Portrait

How do you power the lowlance ??

@WestCoastBassin

4 жыл бұрын

With a 12v Cabelas battery.

I couldnt hear anything you said when you started talking about its stability?

@WestCoastBassin

5 жыл бұрын

I have met people who say they can stand up with no problem. People that are pushing 6'. But I have also spoke with others who say they can not stand up. I tried it a few times with no luck. But I'm sure if you have great balance there would not be a problem. I know a guy who fished the whole 2018 season in the Tamarack. He won the KBF state AOY. It is a great boat. I have a Jackson Kayak Coosa FD now. But I still fish out of the Tamarack sometime.

@know1827

5 жыл бұрын

WestCoastBassin hey thank you for the reply! Ive been doin some research on good starter kayaks and this seems highly moddable and affordable. Thank you for the video and information!

WHAT SIZE SCUFFLE PLUGS DOD YOU GET AND HOW MANY???

@WestCoastBassin

6 жыл бұрын

I only plug the scupper holes under my butt so it do not get wet. Grab you some practice foam golf balls from wal-mart. They work great!!

@vegasvato55

6 жыл бұрын

what about those one way valves?

@WestCoastBassin

6 жыл бұрын

Just rubber plugs that I made to fit.

@vegasvato55

6 жыл бұрын

I don't know the size in diameter but i would say they are about the same round diameter as a golf-ball. i purchased 6 f them expecting to use four and have two for spares???I appreciate your getting back to me on this. Thank you

sick kayak,i Fish a lot of pike from my Pelican Kayak on my Channel ,looking to upgrade this year ill subscribe and check your other videos on set ups and everything tight lines sub #134

Every angler only needs three fishing poles on a kayak. If you can't catch anything you're doing something seriously wrong. Bait /crickets , minnows, shad. Three test lines . Milk crate, air horn , life jacket, anchor, tow line, first aid kit, two minny flash lights. Dry bag/ plastic sandwich bags . Water bottle turkey sandwich. ...😆

@WestCoastBassin

4 жыл бұрын

Great opinion! And everyone has a right to their own! I know many anglers who carry more than I do. Its about being prepared! Out of the 6 I may only use 2 that day. Just depends on how the day goes. Also each line has something different tied on. So while your baits are not working and you are spending time trying to figure out what to tie on next. I will keep on fishing! Thanks for the opinion though! #WearYourPFD

I think you went a bit overboard with this one buddy. How are you going to manage six rod? Why would you even need six rods for kayak fishing? I find that two is more than enough. I could see if you were doing some ocean fishing.

@WestCoastBassin

3 жыл бұрын

There are more people than not that carry 5 plus rods while kayak fishing. Managing that many rods is the easy part.

@lowlifeangler

2 жыл бұрын

@@WestCoastBassin 2-3.is enough for me, top water , crank, and micro light open face....but that's me

Why do you need 6 rods?

@WestCoastBassin

6 жыл бұрын

Having each rod setup for different presentations allow me more time to fish. It helps out a great deal when I am competing in tournaments.

@garypic4083

6 жыл бұрын

WestCoastBassin ok I'm old school guy, I get maybe 2 rods. Understand tournament idea.

All you need now is a little camping stove and fish straight onto cooking

Only 6 rods? Wtf

@porkchop41

5 жыл бұрын

LOL!!!

@thatfishingguy11b

4 жыл бұрын

Right. I only use 3 MAX on mine. Sheesh boys.

@mrmrRobbi

3 жыл бұрын

🤣

Washington State?

@WestCoastBassin

5 жыл бұрын

Yep!

@mangom0i

5 жыл бұрын

@@WestCoastBassin Nice! Been to lake Cassidy a few times. I have a question for you know of any lakes that have catfish other then bullhead? lol

That just looks ridiculous, why don't you put some curb feelers on it too?

nice set up ! But trust me it does not do the same as the more expensive yacks ! Not the same ried . like a V.W an a corvette .

@HDHD-tn7bs

5 жыл бұрын

Ikr, someone's smoking crack if they're asking price is 500 at Dicks Sporting Goods.

2019 Teton or Yukon.

@silverdropstang

5 жыл бұрын

Teton! Amazing yak🎣

Check my yak. Same one. You might get some ideas!

Dude I live like 2 mins from there lol.

@WestCoastBassin

5 жыл бұрын

Do you fish? Have A kayak? We should get together and do some fishing.

You made it look pretty snassy! Looking into picking of of these up. Nice video I will subscribe to your channel. Check out my if you have a chance

Smtn I wana see is get some of the really cheap ones and sent em to poor water countries and see what things they can accomplish

U know he’s has 1 sub

@FishingWithGraham97

Жыл бұрын

Bruhh

Cool setup, but unfortunately does not do the same thing as a $3k kayak lol.

@brandonfoley7519

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah but what does a 3k kayak do?

@brandonfoley7519

5 жыл бұрын

That's right you fish out of it!

6 rods. Someone's overcompensating. Just a little

That thing has too much. Your bound to get cluster fucked

the padded seat is just fine and not a piece of crap. you are just mad because you lost yours and you are calling it a piece of crap...thumbs down for you man... overkill kid...

@WestCoastBassin

5 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for your opinion. I'm sure you know how that goes. But thanks for watching my video. 🤑🤑

@minnesotaoutdoorsnorth

5 жыл бұрын

good job though...Gary

Incredible value, stable hull design and comfortable cockpit with plenty of storage!