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@brunoskorniak9722 3 күн бұрын
Very informative. Good points! Cant wait to hit the water! Thank you🛶🚣♂️
@nhansen197 6 күн бұрын
That whole manoeuvre looks really sketchy to me.
@israelrodriguez6986 14 күн бұрын
New to kayaking, what’s the purpose of the storage hatch, besides storage. Is it safe to open it when on the water to get stuff out. Is it safe to use the kayak while the hatch is open? Idk if you already have a vid on that, that you can leave a link to…? TIA!
@kayakflyfishingschool 13 күн бұрын
The main purpose is simply storage, however it also allows access to the hull for installing hardware such as rudder lines, wiring for electronics, etc. You can access when on the water, but leaving it open when on the water is not recommended as it allows water to enter the hull and can be very difficult to get out when on the water as well as cause the kayak to "list" from side to side as the water moves around the hull.
@israelrodriguez6986 13 күн бұрын
@@kayakflyfishingschool oh ok, interesting. Thanks for the response! Means a lot!
@kayakflyfishingschool 13 күн бұрын
@@israelrodriguez6986 you're very welcome. I wish you all the best in your new kayaking adventures, safe paddles always. :)
@mysteryman5213 29 күн бұрын
Nice presentation. I am however a little confused as to why you'd zip tie the rope in the first place. What advantage is there to doing that?
@kayakflyfishingschool 22 күн бұрын
Thank you. I use the zip tie to secure the anchor lines to the top of the anchor so that it can be deployed correctly and easily without the line interfering with any of the mechanics of the anchor itself. When the anchor is resting on the bottom, the rope attached by the zip tie ensures that the anchor sits upright aND can be dragged until it seats itself into the mud. The zip tied line then allows the anchor to be pulled back to the kayak in its demoed position if not snagged, or off snagged it allows the paddler to “snap” the zip tie and retrieve the anchor upside down.
@mysteryman5213 22 күн бұрын
@@kayakflyfishingschool Excellent explanation my friend! Thank you for it.
@kayakflyfishingschool 21 күн бұрын
@@mysteryman5213 Thank you, and you're welcome. Tight Lines and Safe Paddles.
@caniaccharlie Ай бұрын
Thanks! I just got a Crew, so similar hull shape, and was curious about best positioning of everything. I've never seen anybody put the twists at each end like you do. I may try that.
@kayakflyfishingschool 22 күн бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate it. I have been running my anchor trolley lines like that long before any company made an anchor trolley. A tip I learned long ago from a friend who has been kayak fishing for about 10 years before I started.
@arthurdirindinjr1792 Ай бұрын
I would think if you tied the line to the ziptie and allowed a minor amount of slack in the line between the top and bottom knots you could much more easily brake the ziptie if need be as at no point woukd you be pulling against the bottm knot only the top knot which would direct all your pulling force against the ziptie only At least that's the way I would rig it
@kayakflyfishingschool Ай бұрын
It offers a small decrease of amount of force to break the zip tie, however, the slack in the line can snag around tree limbs and other things, and that is a safety concern. If that slacked lined gets entangled in a tree, it may become more tangled when you "pop" the zip tie or it may not, for me though, the small amount of decreased force needed really is too small amount to even notice.
@barker316 Ай бұрын
great advice,thank you
@zbassr2106 Ай бұрын
Does the kayak come delivered with 1 or 2 seats?
@kayakflyfishingschool Ай бұрын
It comes with two seats from manufacturer/dealer.
@television3771 Ай бұрын
The first way was correct, point leads, no burr after all sides done. Point behind leaves a burr, which can be very sharp but no durability. You can see this on a scope, burr deforms and is less sharp.
@crlintz 2 ай бұрын
i purchased a sundolphin boss 12 ss and the scuppers come undrilled. should i drill them? and do i drilll all of the bottom ones with out enough plugs for them? is there ever a need to plug the bottom scupper holes?
@kayakflyfishingschool 2 ай бұрын
No, do not drill the scuppers out. That is a thermoformed kayak and the scuppers should line up and already be open to the water under the hull. Please contact Sundolphin and notify them that your kayak does not have the scuppers as intended.
@Burgerbeast101 2 ай бұрын
How about a kayak you cant stand up in lmao
@memelc5655 2 ай бұрын
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@johnguth5376 3 ай бұрын
Grampa says"Do not stand up in the boat!" So soon we forget until something happens!!
@kayakflyfishingschool 2 ай бұрын
Those are some profound words from Grampa!!
@slideryt 3 ай бұрын
…lemon squeezy. (Gotta have that part too!)
@kayakflyfishingschool 2 ай бұрын
I knew I forgot something!!! :)
@urnie4843 3 ай бұрын
thankyou i just couldnt get in this is really helpful
@kayakflyfishingschool 3 ай бұрын
you are welcome, I am glad it can help you. Tight Lines and Safe Paddles.
@Mrfrerob 4 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!!
@kayakflyfishingschool 4 ай бұрын
You're welcome. Tight lines and safe paddles.
@williammcgill1562 4 ай бұрын
Looks like a great way to hurt yourself.
@paulbunyun-xi9by 5 ай бұрын
why not use the dock and tie it up than get your truck i dont want to get my feet wet
@steveschlegel1293 5 ай бұрын
Hey Don. Watched this walkthrough about two years ago when I was trying to find the perfect yak to replace my OK prowler 13 and Malibu 2XL. Found it, The Crew! I agree with everything you’ve said about the Crew other than 2 minutes to convert from single to tandem. More like 10 seconds, if you don’t tether the seats in. I’ve been saltwater yak fishing for 20 years and if you’re looking for 2/1 design, this yak is perfect. Even if you’re looking for a big single yak to paddle, this yak is perfect. I made a few mods worth sharing. I felt the seats sat a little flat. Found myself sliding forward a little as I fished. Cut a 2” PVC pipe about 5” long and slotted it the same thickness and width as the seat leg. Slid one over each front leg of seat so now the back legs are in the normal recessed position and the front legs are very stable and rest flush with yak deck. This gives the seat about a 5 degree slant front to back. No more sliding and zero problems sitting or getting up. Purchased two Egg Sitter gel pads from Target. Secured each to bottom of seats with plastic cutting board ( spray painted black, cut to size, and slotted in order to run bottom seat straps through). So now each seat has gel seating with hard plastic backing under the seat. Works great, seat still folds upright or flat, at a glance can’t even tell there’s been a seat modification and my back side is very happy! I added the deck pads. Gotta do that. Lastly, I purchased a med to small size heavy duty canvas pouch from military clothing store ( I’m in the Army so that was pretty simple) that has vertical loops on one side and 1 zippered pocket. I attached that to the back of one seat and is perfect size for phone, food, keys etc. not water proof but a zip lock bag is. My Crew rides on top of my Xterra with no issues. I’m 55 and I’ll have this yak until I can no longer lift a paddle. Thanks for showing me this awesome kayak.
@kayakflyfishingschool 5 ай бұрын
Steve, thanks for watching and the kind words, I truly appreciate it and you. I like you mods and the tilted seat can be a good thing for those of us with back and/hip issues as well. I hope you enjoy that Crew for another 20 years!!! Tight Lines and Safe Paddles!!
@michealmedrano308 7 ай бұрын
This was great! Thank you very much
@kayakflyfishingschool 7 ай бұрын
You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it. I hope it helped in some way. Good luck with your fly tying and tight wraps always.
@matthewm7666 7 ай бұрын
Looks very slow and stable.
@kayakflyfishingschool 7 ай бұрын
It is as stable as you need it to be, the hull is designed very well and does help with stability for sure. The speed is surprising, it is actually a pretty quick kayak especially if you have two experienced paddlers on board.
@matthewm7666 7 ай бұрын
@@kayakflyfishingschool considering how wide it is, what surprises me are words like "quick" and "performance". Is it a faster kayak than the Tarpon 140?
@kayakflyfishingschool 7 ай бұрын
@@matthewm7666 No it is not as quick as the Tarpon 140, but you are comparing two totally different designed boats. The Tarpon 140, is sleek, slender, skinny, and designed to move fast and quick, but the initial stability and secondary stability are far less than the design of the Crescent Crew. The Tarpon is designed for one person, it is 7 inches thinner in width, 11 pounds lighter, a foot longer, has 275 lbs. less capacity, the paddler sits down in the hull more than a raised seat of the Crescent, and the hull design is totally different.
@user-qc6vf2xf6z 8 ай бұрын
Por EMERGENCIA tuve que utilizar un corcho de vino y funcionó mis tapines de drenaje están en camino con Amazon
@kayakflyfishingschool 8 ай бұрын
Los corchos de vino funcionarán en caso de emergencia, ¡eso es pensar rápido! Me alegra que haya ordenado los enchufes.
@eamonnbrown7877 8 ай бұрын
What happens when you are paddling into waves ?
@kayakflyfishingschool 8 ай бұрын
You can slide the rings closer to you than the paddle blades, but honestly good paddling technique Durant change just because you are paddling into waves, so the ruins shouldn’t need to move. Basically you need to paddle with more effort, maybe a bit more torque power, but that doesn’t mean you need to put the blades in deeper so the rings should not need to be adjusted
@eamonnbrown7877 8 ай бұрын
What I implied was that the waves will wash up over your paddle regardless of paddling technique.@@kayakflyfishingschool
@Mr_Damion_Scott 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video, Im buying one soon.
@kayakflyfishingschool 9 ай бұрын
You’re very welcome, thank you for watching. I wish you safe paddles in your new kayak! What brand and model are you getting, if you have decided of course?
@Mr_Damion_Scott 9 ай бұрын
@@kayakflyfishingschool not sure yet, do you have any recommendations?
@kayakflyfishingschool 9 ай бұрын
@@Mr_Damion_Scott my biggest and first recommendation is to go to a store that allows you to try out the kayaks before you buy them. Many local smaller shops can accommodate either in store/on site, or by renting different kayaks. There are so many factors to take into consideration when choosing a kayak, and a lot of those deal with personal preference and feel and fit. Once you decide on a sit on top of a sit in kayak, then you can figure out length, weight, price, and other factors.
@Mr_Damion_Scott 9 ай бұрын
@@kayakflyfishingschool awesome thanks for the advice.
@danareed1656 9 ай бұрын
wow so sad and so much stuff ! i pray u feel better! i got a couple of ur hats and i wear them with pride i dont fly fish but i do kayak and love every min of it!
@kayakflyfishingschool 9 ай бұрын
Thank you, I really appreciate the kind words and the wonderful support!!! Sometimes life allows us to enjoy things for a long time, other things for a short time, I always try to enjoy whatever life allows me as long as I can. Fly Tying and Kayaking are over for me, and while that is a bit saddening, I am also very happy that i I was able to enjoy it all for as long as I could.
@danareed1656 9 ай бұрын
@@kayakflyfishingschool i did get some of ur kayak stuff too and it is going to good use so thank you ! i took my first sand bar kayak camping trip last week and loved every min of it! the worst part was sleeping im getting older and my back dont like the ground lol so i took a hammock with frame the fame was good but the hammock needs an upgrade so second night i slept in my sisters tent, next time taking some kind of pad cus sleeping bag was not fluffy enough to cushion the lumpy sand.
@kayakflyfishingschool 9 ай бұрын
@@danareed1656 I recall you getting some things. I am glad you got to get out on an overnight trip!! My back is much older than I am, so i I understand the sleeping requirements. You can look into an inflatable mattress with a battery pump, that may be better than a hammock and certainly better than the ground
@amblo51 9 ай бұрын
You are missed my friend. So looked forward to your videos and advice. One of the bright spots of KZbin most definitely! Thank you
@kayakflyfishingschool 9 ай бұрын
@@amblo51 thank you so very much, i honestly and truly appreciate you and those kind words!! I miss the KZbin channel too, believe me...almost as much as I miss kayaking.
@coastalfloats 10 ай бұрын
Definitely need to stand it that kayak, the seat is so uncomfortable, you need to get feeling back in your butt
@kayakflyfishingschool 10 ай бұрын
The seat can be uncomfortable for some, but it took me a few trips to really figure out the strap tension of all the straps to make it comfortable for me. It is not as easy as adjusting one or two, there are 5 straps on the bottom and 5 on the back that can offer a range of adjustments that eventually one can find some higher level of comfort. A lot of people use a seat cushion to help make it softer, and I have tried a few, but for me, it raises my back to high and while my butt may be better my back is more uncomfortable. You may look at a product called Kayak Kushion, they have received high remarks from many in the Crescent Community. I have two and I use them during travel and when sitting on chairs, coolers, and other things.
@coastalfloats 10 ай бұрын
@@kayakflyfishingschool I’ve been in a crew for a lil over a year. Love the kayak. Built tough. Build for tough rear ends too
@map900 10 ай бұрын
What stand are you resting the kayak on? Is that stand safe for year round storage? I'm shopping around for stands for my crescent crew. Not sure what to get.
@kayakflyfishingschool 10 ай бұрын
I am using the stand in this video, rated for 500 lbs memory serves. I would use two if storing for long term. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oITCp4ydoKeim9ksi=xhCksWvqmpgbE9mg
@map900 10 ай бұрын
@@kayakflyfishingschool thank you!
@kayakflyfishingschool 10 ай бұрын
@@map900 you’re welcome, tight lines and safe paddles!
@johnguth5376 10 ай бұрын
Thank you,for your information!!
@kayakflyfishingschool 10 ай бұрын
You're very welcome. Tight lines and safe paddles!!!
@jax9224 10 ай бұрын
It’s also just way safer and easier to parallel entry and exiting no matter what surface you are using
@kayakflyfishingschool 9 ай бұрын
Very true!! Safer for sure, but parallel entry and exit isn’t always possible. I have been in places that have so much tree cover, rocks, steep cuts at back, out other environmental things that don’t allow the length of a kayak, so sometimes you have to nose it in and out.
@ssgaafar 10 ай бұрын
Very helpful video, you gained a new follower- greetings from the Mediterranean
@kayakflyfishingschool 10 ай бұрын
Thank you very much, I really appreciate the kind words. I am sure there are many wonderful places to kayak in the Mediterranean. Safe Paddles!!
@garyhogue9382 11 ай бұрын
Do you sell seat risers for the crescent light tackle
@kayakflyfishingschool 11 ай бұрын
I do not, and the manufacturer no longer sells them either, they don’t even make them at this current time. I was made aware of some crescent dealers who may have some, but I don’t even know if that is true or not. The manufacturer replaced the seat risers with the high frame seat and at this time, that’s the only option they offer.
@windsup2day 11 ай бұрын
What size line are you using? 1/4"?
@kayakflyfishingschool 11 ай бұрын
In the video I am using a 3/8” rope, mainly because it is easier to see on camera. In real life, I use 1/4” parachute cord or equivalent.
@windsup2day 10 ай бұрын
@kayakflyfishingschool what brand paracord do you use? Where do you get yours? I see all sorts of product out there.
@kayakflyfishingschool 10 ай бұрын
@@windsup2day I use this brand, they make a really good cord and have over 500 colors to choose from. Paracord Planet 550 Nylon Paracord 7 Strand Type III Utility Cord - Largest Selection Available! a.co/d/4YUOmH1
@windsup2day 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I have been trying to get this right for a while.Thank you for being so responsive, Donald. Purchasing it right now.😊
@kayakflyfishingschool 10 ай бұрын
@@windsup2day You are very welcome. Safe Paddles and tight lines always!!! 😀
@markymark9232 11 ай бұрын
can I use drip ring as oar stop for my intex recreational inflatable boat? I lost oar stop from paddle.
@kayakflyfishingschool 11 ай бұрын
I am not sure if the drop ring will fit the oar stop or not, as I am unfamiliar with the diameter or size of the oar stop, however, the drop ring is a bit flexible, rigid, but flexible, for that reason, I am not sure how well it will work as an oar stop.
@markymark9232 11 ай бұрын
@@kayakflyfishingschool i agree, Those drip ring looks too flexible to be used as oar stop. i'll get cheap paddles from local marketplace to take oar stop from it. Thanks for your reply!
@kayakflyfishingschool 11 ай бұрын
@@markymark9232 you’re welcome!! Safe paddles!!
@MTisOnly1 11 ай бұрын
Not a fan of discarding more plastic into water. I'll have to think of an alternative to zipties.
@kayakflyfishingschool 11 ай бұрын
I understand the concern, but it’s only in an emergency situation, not an everyday occurrence. However, there are biodegradable zip ties available.
@alisachapman4168 11 ай бұрын
Great video! Thanks, that helped a lot! 👌😁
@kayakflyfishingschool 11 ай бұрын
You’re welcome, glad it helped!! Thank you for watching.
@BigJoon2000 11 ай бұрын
Great tips!
@kayakflyfishingschool 11 ай бұрын
Thank you
@khg8519 11 ай бұрын
well first of all you should have a few meters of chain - it weights the anchor keeping it facing the corrct way up -- the rope lifts the chain up and down and not the anchor - plus its a cheap thing max 20 dollars for the anchor 50 to 100 for good nylon/polyester rope and 20 for chain , and what you want is a float with a shackle on it - if your anchor gets stuck leave it till your more in a position to retreive it safely if you fall out of your small boat and cant get back into maybe you shouldnt be out there
@obxsurfandsoundfishing4085 Жыл бұрын
Im ready to install my own trolly. I was wondering why you crossed the lines at the front and back of system.
@kayakflyfishingschool Жыл бұрын
I cross them so that when the weight of the anchor is pulling in the lines, the weight is on the top side of the pulley. This allows proper movement of the anchor as the pulleys are designed to work with weight supported from top side. If the anchor is hanging on the lower part of the pulleys, the line will not be in the tracks of the wheels of the pulley and therefore caused issues, such as difficult to move the anchor line, getting stuck, etc.
@obxsurfandsoundfishing4085 Жыл бұрын
Thank you when you first put on the string was it in a complete loop?
@kayakflyfishingschool Жыл бұрын
@@obxsurfandsoundfishing4085 it was, that was a mistake I made in the video, it was really hot that day. I eventually fixed it, but the GoPro didn’t capture it that well. I made that announcement at the start of the video. Sometimes equipment works well and sometimes it just makes things difficult…I usually do videos in one take, this one took about 5 due to heat failures of equipment and to be honest, me as well
@obxsurfandsoundfishing4085 Жыл бұрын
@@kayakflyfishingschool no worries I studied it in last night. I was able to get everything hooked up perfectly. I can’t wait to try it out. Your videos are the only ones that cross the lines at the beginning at the stern in the bow. I’m looking forward to see how it works.
@kayakflyfishingschool Жыл бұрын
@@obxsurfandsoundfishing4085 please let me know how It works for you.
@chatteyj Жыл бұрын
Hi I've recently bought a kayak and grappling anchor and watched several videos like this but I'm still not clear on why its even necessary to attach the rope to the top of the anchor? Can you not just attach the rope to the grappple end and be done? Whats the point of attaching it at the other end as well using zip ties? Does the rope really need to be attached at the top?
@kayakflyfishingschool Жыл бұрын
The "arms" of the anchor are what grab into the mud, rocks, etc. The anchor then is positioned by these arms catching that mud or whatever is on the bottom and the top of the anchor at approximately a 45 degree angle to ensure the anchor arms are properly grabbing the mud/rocks. The top of the anchor must be attached to the anchor line so that the proper position of the anchor can be achieved. Without the anchor line being attached to the top of the anchor, the anchor arms can not position themselves into the mud, the anchor would be upside down and not work well or if at all. The reason for the anchor being tied to the bottom of the grappling anchor is so that if it gets snagged, you can pull it up upside down, as the arms cannot grab onto anything as easily. Please let me know if that helps you at all.
@chatteyj Жыл бұрын
@@kayakflyfishingschool Ok that sort of helps, I just assumed the grapple end was heavier so would hit the bottom first and be able to its job when the boat moved along a bit whilst doing this, but from what you are saying it sounds like you need to pull on the anchor from the top to enable you to get the anchor to anchor properly.
@kayakflyfishingschool Жыл бұрын
@@chatteyj you got it, that little movement/pull needs to happen from the top of the anchor so that the arms can dig in.
@janettaylor2681 Жыл бұрын
I learned a lot from this, Thank you!
@kayakflyfishingschool Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome, thank you for watching!!!!
@snagrbuster7343 Жыл бұрын
How do you set up a second camera for Showing the Top View of the fly being tied please??!
@kayakflyfishingschool Жыл бұрын
A go pro on a tripod or flexible mount works well for getting a top view. The trick is to make sure that the camera is not too high so that you get a lot in view that you don't want, but not too low so that your hands hit it when tying.
@nava8529 Жыл бұрын
Best advice ever
@ALFarrell-kv6ok Жыл бұрын
It is going beyond the basic or standard techniques to learn these extra details and various hacks that can make us better at kayaking or whatever we do. Thank you for posting.
@kayakflyfishingschool 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words, I really appreciate it.
@obscur156 Жыл бұрын
Very well explained ,good job Mr. Thanks for sharing,best regards from Quebec, Canada .👌👍
@Patton243 Жыл бұрын
Had a Crescent CK1 sold it within a year wasn't impressed with it. This one looks like an upd CK1 with more gadgets. Oldtown has one of the most stable fishing platforms on the market IMO which is the sportsman models.
@jamesgroves5294 Жыл бұрын
Nice content. Just subbed 🙏🏿🇺🇸
@littlesten Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video it's great. Is there anyway to decide what weight anchor to use. We will be having a 37lbs kayak with a 400lbs max load. We will be using it in lakes and flowing water. Nothing to fast as we have children.
@kayakflyfishingschool Жыл бұрын
Thank you! The weight of an anchor for a kayak can be fairly light when the correct ratio on line to water depth is used. For instance, a 7 lbs anchor can hold up to a 22 foot boat in 20 mph winds. So, a 3 or 5 lbs anchor is more than enough to hold a 16 foot or shorter kayak in up to 20 mph winds.
@littlesten Жыл бұрын
@@kayakflyfishingschool thanks for the reply. These are only 10-11 footers. We've gone with the 3.5lbs one. Thanks.
@kayakflyfishingschool Жыл бұрын
@@littlesten you're welcome, those should be good enough to hold you in most situations. :)
@nelsontorres2465 Жыл бұрын
Exelente ajuste pero como se atornilla la faja de nylon ese detalle no logro verlo bien 😢
@randalkire220 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the useful demo. Rand
@kayakflyfishingschool Жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Glad the video can be helpful. Safe paddles!!
@lordenoch0 Жыл бұрын
I love the Crescents but can't get ahold of one in Socal.
@kayakflyfishingschool Жыл бұрын
They are trying to grow as much as they can, it takes some time, and it also takes shops willing to sell the brand. ;) Hopefully there will be a good location that sells the Crescent Kayaks near you in SoCal soon!!