whos watching in 2020!

Love his videos mostly cause there's no annoying music being Blared in the background

@hughace4612

2 жыл бұрын

instaBlaster...

@noeeduardo8062

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to be off topic but does any of you know of a tool to get back into an instagram account?? I was stupid forgot my login password. I would appreciate any tricks you can give me

@noeeduardo8062

2 жыл бұрын

i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.

@noeeduardo8062

2 жыл бұрын

DAMN IT ACTUALLY WORKED! I just got access to my instagram account details after about 40 mins of using the site. Just had to pay 15$ but for sure worth it :O Thank you so much, you really help me out !

Five years ago, I got a kayak from a friend of mine who bought a new one. We were both new to Kayaking, but were always fishermen. This video was the video we watched over and over again to get inspiration and ideas about what to do with our kayaks. After 5 years, my kayak got a hole worn through it and I looked up some videos for repair ideas and saw this in my suggested videos. Watching this again made me super nostalgic about those days spent working on our kayaks, watching this video, and talking about all the cool stuff we were gonna do. Zoffinger, Thanks for posting this back then! It's had a pretty profound effect on our approach to Kayaking and fishing and helped make a lot of very fond memories. You seem like a super nice and intelligent guy, and I'm grateful for you spending the time to make this video. Tomorrow we're going on a river fishing trip and watching this again not only made me even more excited for the trip, but gave me a few ideas to work on tonight in preparation. Been subbed since 2012 and just wanted to leave a comment letting you know how much of an effect this video had on us. Hope all is well! Be safe and fish on!

I find it so fascinating how creative you were on this kayak!! Very inspirational!!

If MacGyvor had a fishing boat it would be just like this. Friggin awesome. This proves that you don't need an expensive fishing kayak, you just need a kayak and some ingenuity. Keep up the good work.

I've been designing and building kayaks for years and I gotta' say this is the most innovative piece of work I've seen in many moons. If you don't have a degree in engineering, don't bother, there's not much they can teach you!! Haven't read through all the comments so excuse me if someone else has mentioned this but you really need to do something about the "bitter" end on the anchor line. You will eventually lose it overboard the way you are doing it now. If it were me, I'd take the bitter end and put a loop in it, pre string it through the steel ring and hook the loop over the cleat. When you anchor just feed the line out and then secure it the manner you are now. This way there is no chance of it disappearing overboard leaving you with no anchor. The only other thing I see is that fish box. Boy is it clever but the center of gravity is so high I'd make it a priority to figure out a way to lower it somehow. Sometimes 1/2 and inch of vertical CG displacement in a kayak is critical. Couldn't hurt......

@zoffinger

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you, David. Of the thousands of comments I've gotten on my channel, this one is special; for a kayak designer to give me kudos. Your input has been preceded by many other bits of helpful hints. And I have listened. I recently posted a rigging update (my second update video) and it shows the pontoons I added to compensate for the high center of gravity. I can throw a cast net from this baby now! :^) Thanks again for the comment - Marty

From someone who spends a lot of time thinking about the best way to do things I would like to say; you've done everyone who ever thought of putting together a fishing kayak a lot of time.

This is the video that started it all for me man, my obsession with both diy boat rigging and fishing. I was twelve years old man.

Amazing watching this. And seeing how far you’ve come.

I own a hobbie pro angler 12 and lots of expensive crap but man I must admit your set up is awesome and your video is bad to the bone! anyone who gives thumbs down should flogged. I can tell you are a nice dude with an incredible mind. A+ set up and video. /hats off

@zoffinger

10 жыл бұрын

I also just got a Hobie PA 12! Thanks for writing :) I'm uploading new videos starring the Hobie...check it out.

I remember watching this video long ago. Can't believe its been 10 years. Glad to see you're still making content!

These were the best Zoff videos. I miss these times before he lost his way.

Wow. This is so cool. I'm more impressed with this then any high end one you can buy. This is really using your brain. Great job.

This is awesome man, I just found this video because I was just on craigslist looking for a used kayak which is a sit on top type. I wanted to learn more and found your video which really makes me want to buy it and turn it into something like what you have. great job. thanks for sharing .

Marty just watching some vids to catch up on. But this boat, and watching you DIY Add-ons, is what got me hooked and I wouldn't trade my kayak for anything. I did start with just a moment 10v2, just to learn. Now i have my 120, mirage drive, my J2 Bixpy motor that just came out 8n 2023. All my add-ons, accessories, DIY's, my small new trailer I purchased. And modded out some PVC to pull the kayak up and lower it next to my truck, but mostly all my gear is on the kayak. Epic videos, and you've inspired a lot of us. 🙏 🌊 🎣

Your abilities to create are incredible, but your best shot is the way you take us in your ride, in a very natural ambient, that make us feel that we ARE THERE!!! I never miss your videos, and enjoy every minute. Lovesssss

you're work on that tool box is epic and brilliant!

you gotta love pvc and freebee's. love this kayak man. you should start making and selling these as the "PoorMansYak".

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

I have to say that this is probably the best video on kayak modifications I have ever seen. Superbly filmed and described, excellent modifications, finding items that can be re-used and adapted, just great! Thank you for taking the time and trouble to post, I wish you a long and happy life and tight lines when fishing!

This is the coolest setup I have seen.

I am just now looking into kayaking for fishing. I have seen everywhere from cheap to very expensive. After watching your video, I know I can buy a starter kayak and add the thinks that making as good as any expensive one! Good job man!

@ignition2001

8 жыл бұрын

+Mitch Argus for sure man i have been thinking the same thing

@davidrougely5385

8 жыл бұрын

Same here! I took an intro to kayaking course just to learn some safety fundamentals. Totally worth it. Now just to follow the tips in this video. Tight lines.

you have created a very functional and plain cool tool here. You are obviously very intelligent and creative. Its a pleasure that you shared this with us. This should be a lesson to the part time boaters who buy a boat today and get sick of it and buy something else on a whim. I couldn't agree more with the guy that said "anyone who gives a thumbs down should be flogged!!" Thanks Tom

Your setup is brilliant! I love how you not only salvaged and reused items that would have ended up in a landfill, but you also decorated each piece to give the whole setup character. Truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing!

i have been interesting lately on buying a kayak i was thinking o spending around $700 to a $1000 in one but with the excellent set up you have you have just showed me you have built a $3000 to $4000 kayak with about $500 bucks. outside of the savings and all that i have to tell you man you have a great designing gift i hope a big company can get you in and get you a good job dude you deserve it.

Like the video. Also liked how you show how you rigged yours without spending a fortune. Neat rudder rigging, BTW. Clever.

Ive been kayak fishing for over 10 years and ive gotta say this is the most innovative kayak ive seen. Great job bro.

I've researched SOTs for 2 years and have seen probably 50 kayak videos. This is BY FAR the most interesting, the most helpful and my favorite! Great work! One of the things that draws me to this sport is the DIY process of outfitting a yak. I'm now a channel subscriber--keep the great videos coming. best wishes and happy fishing.

A fantastic video bud I loved every minut of it :) wow you got so much stuff on it it un real, I do a lot of kayakjng my self and my buddy , we are from Ireland, this is the best kayakjng video yet that's on you tube , I'm sharing it on to facebook for a to see , well done ,

been watch'n your vids bro... good stuff... truly in the spirt of yak fish'n.... cheap and easy = fish more! keep it up...

@zoffinger

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It's true. I fish a LOT! Get out there, folks :)

@Foxdie503

10 жыл бұрын

ty, somehow i can hear you southern accent in your comment lol. you both rock

You definitely missed your calling: A teacher! You covered everything, and in a totally understandable manner. Your ideas are really clever; you "found a need" and then designed a "fix", for that need. I've built 3 Experimental Class airplanes - out of flying for the present time, and I KNOW that kayaking is the thing for me! You have definitely motivated me and have given me plenty of ideas to incorporate in my little $200.00 dollar kayak (when I get one). My hat is off to you!

There's no compliment I can give you that hasn't already been said here, but you deserve them all man, I too live in florida and have been wanting to go kayak fishing but never tried because I thought my kayak was to small, you have given me the ability to add another great hobby to my life, thank you very much

Hell that's a rich man's kayak now. lol Good job.

U maybe poor in money but rich in brain and thinking well done buddy

@zoffinger

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you :^)

@jwmustang1

7 жыл бұрын

right on

@samuelalejandrosalazarcabr5309

7 жыл бұрын

Mohamed Srhan Yeahhh,i wish do all on my yak,but first i most buy it 😆

What a great video. You show how you designed things and how they work in action. Now I'm not afraid to modify my kayak. Thanks for sharing with the rest of us!

Making something out of nothing has been my motto for a long time. Far too many people spend money on items that can be made. Bravo.

Reminds me of that car homer built on the Simpsons. This is sweet!!

@berlebeats8409

8 жыл бұрын

+zoffinger I'm a young kid and I am inspired by your videos you have got me hooked on saltwater fishing and I'm now thinking about getting a kayak I found a small one for $170 on eBay you think it is a good deal.

@zoffinger

8 жыл бұрын

Brian Eberle $170 is hard to beat.

@berlebeats8409

8 жыл бұрын

+zoffinger sadly I forgot to mention it's not a sit on top

@zoffinger

8 жыл бұрын

Brian Eberle I've got a good buddy who's caught a lot of fish from a sit-inside.

Who's watching in 2016?

@righteousannt5569

8 жыл бұрын

Right here

@Rebel1280

8 жыл бұрын

Just watched it again to see how far hes come :)

@m0n3ytr0ll3

8 жыл бұрын

lol

@Leib33

4 жыл бұрын

2019!

Very thoughtful of you and MUCH appreciated... I just bought a Kayak yesterday after a season of borrowing I needed my own! Picked it up for 200$ and have been looking for inexpensive ideas... you pretty much nailed it and have inspired me to go do some customizing!

That has to be the most well thought out and put together kayak I have ever seen! Very good job!

I'm glad I found this video...I've been wanting a kayak but have been blown away by the price of the Hobies, Wilderness, Native etc... You really have got me even more excited about owning one. I can't wait to find a cheaper model and incorporating some of your ideas.

I just bought my first yak a few months ago and started flat fishing for the first time. Your videos have given me ssooo many ideas on how to improve mine. Thank goodness I was bored at work last night or I might not have stumbled across these. I was pleasantly surprised to see you live just down the road from me, which means your fishing tips will definitely help since I'm going out in the same waters :-)

Dude you're a genius. I'm taking notes on your fabulous ideas to rig my own 'yak and I can't tell you how much this half hour taught me. Especially the anchor part, and the lights you installed. Those are the two that I'll definitely will go for. But all the ideas are pure gold, thanks a lot for taking the time to put this together so thoroughly, you rock!!!

Really great video, I received a kayak for Christmas and I look forward to using a lot of your ideas on mine before fishing season starts. Thank you very much!

This is so awesome! Just got a 8ft kayak from craigslist and was worried it was too small to have decked out nice. I'm so pumped now to customize my kayak! Thank you for making this video.

I'm looking to buy my first kayak soon. Seeing what you have done here has really made me rethink things. It's amazing what you have done on a budget.

I'd also like to thank you for your time and effort in making these videos. I know they weren't easy and I appreciate your time and expertise for the poor man.. Thank You from Old San Antonio.

Thank you, bludog. The pvc is one inch in diameter. And, Yes. Those are galvanized flanges. I just got a 1" male coupling and found the right size flange to go with it. I have logged hundreds of hours since I installed them and there have been no problems. No leaks at all.

Fantastic ideas and great work! I'm a beginner to this kayak thing and your ideas of not letting anything go into waste is commendable.Thanks for sharing.

That is hands down some of the coolest innovations I've seen done to a kayak! Kudos to you sir.

Just the video I was looking for ! I've been wanting to get setup with my own Kayak after watching many fisherman doing their thing on the water.It looks great to be out there.I'am from the states,but live in Colombia on the caribbean coast. Finally found a place that sells Kayaks.Hopefully will be on the water in the future.Thumbs up Zoffinger on your video, very well done explaining. Thanks and tight lines.

Have to thank you, I have been looking at kayaks for the last 3 years. After seeing your videos, I settled on the same model. Will be doing some of your mods to mine as well.

Very cool how you showed the practical application of each mod in action on your video. Thanks for posting this.

I'm about to buy my first starter yak, and your ideas have solved several of my problems. I was thinking of doing the same thing for wheels with the scupper holes, as well as installing a couple more flush mount rod holders to build a trolling motor mount. Fantastic ideas, well done my friend! 👍

well i gotta say this is the finest work done by a true fisherman to his vessel that i have ever seen. AMAZING WORK.

I don't even fish and I loved this video... It has given me many great ideas for fabricating my kayak. Thanks

Nice video! Great ideas for useful and on the cheap modifications to enhance the enjoyment and efficiency of your fishing platform. I'm going to take some of those ideas and also share your video with my kayaking friends. The editing you did was spot on as well. Nice forethought and execution. Much appreciated!

I remember this one i remember telling my friend's u know the poor mans kayak fishing guy, this was the first one of ur videos i watched and have been watching ever since nice to see how far u have come well done and keep up the good work looking forward to seeing your business adventure, this one made me buy a kayak 3 years later although here in wales i dont get out as much as we get 12meter tides and it has to be a good day to go out

Wow...great stuff. I'm in the process of rigging up a fishing canoe and a lot of this stuff will help with some ideas of my own. Thanks for "giving back" -- I'll have to remember to do the same when I'm done with my project. You've inspired me!

absolutely phenomenal! I cant believe how well you rigged this kayak up. Cant wait to do this myself

Thanks for taking the time to make this video! I find it to be very detailed and easy to watch.

Very nicely done! Thank you for sharing your ideas. I enjoyed every minute of this video and will definitely employ some of the upgrades you have done.

I'm impressed, gave me some good ideas. I just ordered a fishing yak and see myself using some of your ideas. Good luck out there.

FANTASTIC JOB! This video inspires me! It makes me want to go out right now and basically do everything you've done! Thank you!

This is one of the most enjoyable to watch videos ever seen on youtube in 5 years. This video was really well done. Thanks for posting. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Great ideas! I have an 8 footer that I got at WalMart for $150 and so far I've rigged it up with pontoon stabilizers and a sail made from an umbrella. Your video has inspired me to make additional modifications. Thanks so much.

You are very creative and resourceful. Your kayak has a lot of character too!

Very cool. I'm working on on a skeg for my kayak. I got a refurbished ocean's kayak for half price and I've added an anchor trolley. I was worried about drilling holes at first but now it's addictive. I also tried the mystery tackle box thanks to another one of your videos and caught a bass on one of their frog lures. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

That kayak has heart and soul. Be proud of your work! I'd rather go fish in this than a new Jackson Cuda anyday.

Ingenuity at it"s best!!! I also really like the creativity of your artwork and good energy, and the intention to share with others.... Thank you!

WOW! I came across your channel, and have been eating it up...! this vid is by far the most inspiring one to me yet. (kinda watching backwards...) I've been wanting to get into kayaking for a couple years now... Money, time, and other priorities have put a nix on me as of yet. watching your videos has put the burn back into me wanting to get into the water and coastals up here around Savannah Georgia. Thank you, for sharing your experiences and ideas. Cheers.

Man, I want to personally thank you for your patience and we'll thought out overview of your modifications to the original kayak. I just bought two kayaks for my wife and me and will be getting the equipment and Sanford & Son truck out to start finding items to repurpose! You are a classic and I appreciate your creativity. I am the exact same way. You can check out one of my boats that I built from an abandon and ruined job boat. Keep up the mods and vids!

From one poor kayaker to another... "You've got a gift!" What I always think to myself while doing something innovative is "...and HOW would I survive?" Keep doing what you're doing, brother. Subscribing to your channel.

Thanks for the awesome video. I fired up the computer this morning to get some ideas for converting my kayak into a fishing kayak and what a score! You are very innovative and clever, very inspiring.

Nice work on your kayak. Nothing better then doing it your self. You get what you need and don't pay for over priced stuff. Now I have a need to customize my kayak. Congratulations from Houston Texas fish on brother.

I just decided to check the video for a few seconds - and stayed for the entire show! Great ideas. My wife and I just bought a pair of Pungo 120's, and I'm going to 'steal' (er, incorporate) a few of your ideas so I can fish from mine. Thank you for a very informative video. Not to mention just fun to watch.

Some awesome ideas here, I'm in Pompano Beach and will be picking up my kayak very soon, I can't wait!!, I've been out on friends ones previously and am hooked, I had being trying to figure out how to create a workable setup, with live bait and camera etc, great use of every inch here, definitely some great advice, great vid, thanks dude!

great video! i'm excited to see what you caught and any upgrades. keep up the excellent work!

People like you make life so much easier for people like me!! Great job, truly!

I have to say your video was so nicely put together. The first instant I saw your boat in the first part of the video I was thinking, this guy has too much stuff on his kayak! But after just a few moments of you talking and explaining everything I was impressed. I was especially impressed by your adapting and scrounging trash items to make most of the stuff you have. On a budget but so well thought out. On the cheap but well designed. I think your kayak is so inspirational I am thinking about what I can do to my kayak. It is easy to go buy a hobie fishing kayak ( not cheap, but easy) You have done amazing things for a fraction of the cost. I bought my tandem kayak for 100 at a used marine parts store here in key largo, fl. It is a sit in kayak. I have 2 kids under 3 that go with me sometimes. It already has two seats that are mounted on rails inside the boat but I find them wet and not as comfy as I need. So my quest is to find a better seat, possibly one that allows air under my rear so I do not get so soggy if you know what I mean. So if you or anyone reading this comment can suggest anything please feel free. In conclusion, I appreciate the fact that you say you are giving back, what a nice gesture and you expelling so anyone can understand. Good fishing! Jonathan

@zoffinger

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jonathan. It really does work REALLY well. Though it looks like the USS Enterprise with those pontoons, I've always been more of a Star Wars guy and compare it to the Millenium Falcon. Like Han Solo said, "She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts" Haha. I made a video showing my kayak seat modification. I wanted to keep my backside dryer too. My cheap homemade kayak seat

By far the best video for a kayak and the best kayak with all the add ons

Really great video. It may be a poor man's kayak, but the thought that went into all the details are priceless. Thanks for sharing.

Well done bud, certainly shows what someone can do with a little thought and having a go. A credit to you sir!

Your set up looks crazy!!! Good job!

I love your rig man! This is so awesome! I will definitely come back to visit when I'm ready to get my kayak set-up for fishing. Thank you so much.

I just bought this yak and wanted some ideas to help with rigging because of its small size 8 ft doesn't give you much to work with but i like being able to slip it into the back of the Yukon instead of putting on the roof. You took the time to make this and I wanted to take the time to thank you for sharing your ideas.

I’ve been a subscriber for almost a year I’ve never seen this one probably one of your first but wow the ideas you’ve given me!!

This is a great video... It's amazing how much you've done on a shoestring. Very creative!

Just wanted to say I really appreciate your very informative video. You have inspired me to add stuff to my kayak. I was looking to make a PVC cart and you have now given me lots of ideas. Thanks.

Very ingenious use of space and functionality. Well done mate.

great video dude just watched a whole load of others where they had spent thousands on the yaks but this one rules and your ideas are priceless, you made a British Kayaker very happy, thanks!!

@zoffinger

10 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Stuart. You made me smile back :)

A real thinking man. The world needs more people like you. Great work.

amazing mods Im stoked and inspired shopping for kayaks I came across your channel and so glad I did ..tight lines

Great video! You have a kayak that is irreplaceable. Nice job...awesome creativity.

Dude, you are the most imaginative man ive seen on here to date. I loved everything you've done and now I have some great ideas to add to my own! Thanks Soooo Much for posting your videos!!!!

You are genius. I love to build and invent...repurposed stuff...and could probably have designed this, given about five years. Lol. You've saved me a boatload of time. Need to outfit a kayak for my hubby in kind of a hurry...racing cancer and want him to get out and enjoy fishing as much as possible. Looks like you're near us in Florida. We fish the Indian River Lagoon in the Melbourne area. Thanks again SOOO much for sharing what I know took you months, if not years, to accomplish.

Dam Man I am impressed. I have seen a lot of Kayak mods. This is one of the best i have ever seen. Keep on fishin man !!!!

Really inspired me to add things to my kayak fantastic ideas you have , Danny

Great job on your kayak...You've really encouraged me to try some DIY addons to my kayak.

Just got my 1st kayak. LOVE the down to earth (cheap) mods you've done. DIY is the way to go man. You are like inspector gadget with this stuff. I'm totally going to steal some of your ideas for my boat! (: