12 Kayak Fishing Accessories I Regret Not Buying Sooner

[@jasonsparks4601]

I've had my setup (feel free lure 12.5 decked out) and I never thought of a backpack on my seat! You just changed the game for me!!! HUGE Thank You!!!!

[@wendellfishing]

Glad I could help!

[@nutzpwnz]

The one thing I started using this weekend was a anchor. It was such a game changer with dealing with the wind. I will never be on the water without one again

[@wendellfishing]

Right on brother!

[@Kayak_Casey]

I never thought about tethering the lip grabbers, I had that problem the other day where the fish didn’t want to close its mouth. This would have helped! As always great content!!

[@wendellfishing]

Thanks boss! Appreciate it

[@BucktailFishing]

I never thought I'd be so happy with something as simple as the rogue. That's a lot of peace of mind for not a lot of coin.

[@wendellfishing]

Right... for $15 - $20... its a no brainer

[@basskirkster]

Just bought the Garmin Striker Plus 4 and excited to get out and try it.

[@wendellfishing]

Heck yeah man.. gamechanger!

[@losingbigfish9473]

The one that was a game changer for me, was putting a magnet tray on one of my rails to hold all my Lewers

[@wendellfishing]

Solid Hack! NICE

[@livenhfree]

Um... what's a "Lewer?"

[@803Catfishin]

Yessir. First thing i ordered for my RA220 was 6" seat risers.

[@wendellfishing]

Heck Yeah brother... That's some height difference

[@BucktailFishing]

I think my favorite thing I've bought lately has been the rogue. Peace of mind 👌.

[@wendellfishing]

For Sure!

[@Logan-f2z]

This was helpful

[@txmexnittro]

Great tips and I can't wait to buy my kayak!! I would have to say that you put out some awesome kayak and fishing videos!!

[@wendellfishing]

Thanks boss.. appreciate it

[@jeffarmstrong9324]

Solid recommendations for sure and I’d add (for those that still paddle) is the yak attack track mount paddle clip. It’s offset and also adaptable to accept another accessory. Foremost, apply the K.I.S.S. Sometimes less is more.

[@wendellfishing]

Right on Jeff.. Solid tip.

[@chrislash8493]

You should really check out the yak attack cell block with switch blade transducer!! Keeps battery, fishfjnder and transducer on 1 while system easy to remove, and switch my to different kayaks and use it for ice fishing!! Best thing I ever bought for fishing in general

[@wendellfishing]

Oh yeah..I'm familiar.. in fact.. I am referencing it in my video that pops tomorrow

[@chrislash8493]

@wendellfishing sweet, it really is an awesome system. I fish michigan lakes, and it works awesome for winter ice fishing as well. I normally would use the same graph as you, the garmin Stryker and just upgraded to the lowrance hook reveal 9, and the one con I will say is, I think the transducer is a little to big for the switchblade transducer arm

[@LovingIdaho]

Fishing accessories I wish I had got sooner are trolling motor , down rigger and Adventure canopy sun shade.

[@wendellfishing]

My dad keeps telling me he wants a motor too!

[@LovingIdaho]

@@wendellfishing , I have had bad knees and hips forever , so a pedal drive would not work for me . I still paddle most the time if not using downrigger .

[@wendellfishing]

@@LovingIdaho Makes sense to me

[@Voxguitarsrock]

Trolling motor was best thing I ever bought. $125 and a old battery I had laying around. Good times. Also was suprised how useful a paddle holder is! Cheers

[@Logan-f2z]

As a person who’s getting a kayak maybe when I get my first job ( I’m still a teenager ) I’ll save up for a kayak

[@wendellfishing]

Right on brother!

[@jordancohen474]

Overall for the money this is a very nice beginner fishing kayak. Stable and sturdy. Handles for carrying are placed very well. The seat cushion could use a thicker pad. Overall very nice. The fishing rod holder is a nice added touch.

[@wendellfishing]

Right on

[@334getfishin]

@wendellfishing man the lip clip on a rope is clutch, i saw this video and got one and it made my life a whole lot easier waiting for the photos to upload on the tournament!! I caught a 9lber and i didn't want her to get hurt while waiting soi put her on the gripper because i didnt want to risk loosing the 22 3/4 entry to my tournament. Thanks for the tips, your doing great!!

[@wendellfishing]

Thanks boss.. and congrats on the 9lber.. That's a sick catch!

[@richardsousa2625]

I didn’t pull the trigger on the Striker 4 back in 2020 and now the price has gone up almost 50%

[@wendellfishing]

Things are getting ridiculous.

[@Shudaba]

Amazon has them for 119. I got the striker 4cv. It's got a nice feature to see structure below you. It's 159. They are both worth the cost

[@jax9224]

Same situation. I was shopping around for a while and I had it down to two choices and then everything happened and the price of everything single thing almost doubled

[@scurvyswrld2178]

If you still haven’t jumped on it, cabelas has them on sale rn for $90-$100!

[@jwestfishing3229]

I have been looking into seat risers for my yak. I think I should pull the trigger on it. I need a Ketch board, too! I absolutely agree with you on the Omega rod holder, in my experience they are superior. I also want the landing gear so bad, but I am afraid of cracking my hull.... Tight lines and Thank you for the great video!

[@wendellfishing]

Thanks boss! Great to hear from you.. I would check with 3D Yak on the Seat Risers.. he may have what you need. www.3DYak.com

[@jwestfishing3229]

@@wendellfishing thank you. Doesn't look like they have Hobie Outback risers....

[@wendellfishing]

@@jwestfishing3229 He custom makes them... I would write him

[@jwestfishing3229]

@@wendellfishing thanks brother!

[@UpNortBassin]

Another great vid....cost me some money and capital one gave me a new bass pro shops card with way to high a limit (4k) My "trigger finger" is mighty itchy right now! Just breathe Jeff.... New scale and some fish grips on the way

[@wendellfishing]

Oh… that would be nothing but trouble for me

[@creamythroat]

I think in a few weeks i’m going to invest in the sidekick landing gear. I don’t have rails so i’m going to get some heavy duty ones with self anchor screws. They cost almost as much as my vessel but i’m thinking in a few years when I upgrade i’ll already have the wheels for it. I love the industrial look they add too. Is that just me ? haha

[@wendellfishing]

Yeah.. wish they were cheaper but 1000 times better than any cradle, scupper, end, or double rail cart.

[@davidhughes8574]

Great video, been bass fishing a little over a decade but just got my Native Slayer Max in April! Love it and it came with a Boonedox system which is awesome! I tried a fish finder using the yak attack cell block and 10-amp batt. I started with a Garmin Striker Vivid 7, unfortunately I upgraded to a Lowrance Elite 7! That 3in1 transducer weighs a lot and I didn't enjoy dealing with it, so although it was fun for a minute, I decided I would rather just get on the water and fish. Keep up the good work, I really enjoy your content and I'd like to think it's helping me to become a better kayak angler! :)

[@wendellfishing]

I would like to think so too David! Thanks for reaching out and thanks for writing. Reach out anytime brother! GET SOME!

[@davidhughes8574]

@@wendellfishing thanks just watched your setup of the slayer and saw the knife. Last month I came within 50 feet of a big black bear as I slipped into a small cove! My first thought was I need to have a gun handy! That thing would have ruined my day!😭

[@wendellfishing]

@@davidhughes8574 Wow... yeah... could have been a really bad day. You would be surprised how many anglers pack heat. I have polled this before.

[@ohillbilly]

Back before I got a kayak (almost ten years ago) I had a fish finder in my canoe and used a 12v drill battery. Or you can get 12v batteries for fence chargers at the feed store. Weigh alot less. And my cart is a 2x4 with lawn mower wheels and a strap. Basically free except for some basic hardware. Dollar tree has those retractable keeper things to keep your pliers and stuff you always wind up dropping.

[@wendellfishing]

Right on brother! Thanks for the tips!

[@raygissendanner1476]

Great video and tips

[@wendellfishing]

Thanks Ray!

[@BrianSnodgrass-tk1co]

If you had a choice would you get the garmin for 159.00 or a hummingbird or lowrance for around the same price

[@wendellfishing]

I have only chose garmin if that tells you anything

[@brettwilder5059]

Good stuff man!

[@wendellfishing]

Appreciate it!

[@chipper00]

Do you have a video of you using the sidekicks? Putting in and taking out.

[@wendellfishing]

I don't have a specific video... but maybe I should. Thanks for the idea

[@chipper00]

@@wendellfishing Yea. I know I would definitely appreciate it. I’ve not found one video on here showing how.

[@wendellfishing]

Thanks boss! @@chipper00

[@gregstabryla9945]

I gotta get a phone tether. Tired of reaching in my pants pocket. I do have a floating phone case tethered to my seat but they get condensation. Thanks

[@wendellfishing]

Right on Greg! You won't regret it

[@BrandonHughes-g7m]

Do the native side kicks fit most sit on top fishing kayaks?

[@wendellfishing]

Depends if the kayak was designed and structured for them. You also need trackmounts behind your seat

[@BillAlton777]

You forgot brush grips 😂😂🎉🎉I use mine a lot!

[@wendellfishing]

lol.... I can honestly say that I have never used them.. but I know plenty of anglers who love em. I can appreciate that

[@jackritter4805]

I have a question about your other kayak. The native. When you pedal does the drive wiggle/move back in forth?

[@wendellfishing]

not anything that is noticeable. what are you having issues with?

[@jackritter4805]

@@wendellfishing don’t own one yet and was looking to get one. Just seems by some videos it’s pretty wiggly. But I’ve decided I’m going with old town because I’m Mainly a river angler

[@wendellfishing]

@@jackritter4805 Right on brother... Get Some!!

[@komaboi19]

What is the preferred way to mount the fishfinder (non-screen portion/transducer)?

[@wendellfishing]

For the Garmin Striker 4... This one: geni.us/GarminYakAttackMount

[@komaboi19]

@@wendellfishing Thank you, but I was wondering if you guys are mounting your transducers or putting a hole in the hull for them these days.

[@wendellfishing]

@@komaboi19 Yeah, I had a Switchblade for my Native Slayer and the Bonafide P127 have a transducer built into the design

[@jimmywallhanger8402]

great video, just about to pull teh trigger on a nu canoe unlimited

[@wendellfishing]

Oh heck yeah.. you are gonna love that

[@VAFSH4LIF]

What brand of PFD is that and the green thing on your l side of your PFD, is that a knife? Great video. TIA

[@wendellfishing]

Hey Boss, I got you: PFD: geni.us/NRSRaku and Knife: geni.us/NRSCoPilot

[@VAFSH4LIF]

@@wendellfishing Thanks

[@joespafford6499]

2:09 good save window, always make sure your wife knows you answer every time she calls? 🤙🏾

[@tommyo321]

I got my tether for less than half price. It said world's greatest Dad on it Lol

[@wendellfishing]

That's awesome Tommy!

[@mr.random8447]

Man use a fish gripper when using digital scale. Reduce damage on fish.

[@MinnElias]

Does the striker 4 have contour and gos mapping?

[@wendellfishing]

yes, they have GARMIN QUICKDRAW™ CONTOURS SOFTWARE

[@jy88-]

Anyone know were i could maybe find seat riser for a seastream angler 120pd?

[@jy88-]

😂😂 im just really dumb to the seat part. Would love to raise up some. Just no clue on the printed stuff. Just dont know how it works. Sorry bout it

[@wendellfishing]

Reach out to my man 3dyak.com and he may be able to help you out.

[@jy88-]

@@wendellfishing There we go. Thanks

[@wendellfishing]

@@jy88- Tell Greg Daren sent ya.

[@joshuadisalvo271]

Where can I find the base to go into the pedal drive?

[@wendellfishing]

I'm not sure I am following.. can you describe a little more what you are asking. Would love to help.

[@joshuadisalvo271]

The ram articulating mount I found the holder and extension but looking for the bottom half that screws into the top of the native slayer pedal drive

[@wendellfishing]

@@joshuadisalvo271 Ahhh.. I got you.. that's a 1/4 20 threaded hole. You need a male 1/4/20 Ram Mount: geni.us/ys1K

[@LostInTackle]

Is there any way to upgrade the Garmin Striker 4?

[@wendellfishing]

Not that I am aware of.. other than buying a new system.. which I will be doing

[@UpNortBassin]

The new high def striker 4 looks mighty tasty!

[@UpNortBassin]

Just the transducer

[@LostInTackle]

Software?

[@fishntools]

It amazes me how few yakers have a Rescue Ladder to help themselves when things go "wrong"?

[@wendellfishing]

True.. something that doesn't get talked about a lot. Especially if you have tried deep water reentry and struggled.

[@mr.random8447]

Why don't you use a fishing net, instead of just grabbing it with the fish gripper?

[@wendellfishing]

I use a net now that I tournament fish

[@killywaugh360]

Did u say u hv a 3d printer

[@wendellfishing]

I don't... All my work comes through www.3dyak.com

[@LostInTackle]

I wonder if I have all these assories, from watching you for the last year

[@wendellfishing]

Ha! :)