3 Very Cool Kayak Fishing Hacks- Using just a cheap $1.00 pool noodle part 1

[@benyerkinov7514]

Boy, That's really using your noodle!👍

[@greatamericansurvival]

Hahahaha.. 😂

[@Nick-mc2hy]

*Dads around the world slap knee* Ps I’m a dad and I slapped my knee.

[@alyomally9260]

@@Nick-mc2hy I'm a mom and said in head "now that's a real knee slapper right there"

[@ImaSteamer]

As a $ struggling fisher, I totally love all your money saving hacks. This pool noodle video saves me money and upholstery in my vehicle from snags and tears. Thnx so much!!

[@richardjenkins4140]

As silly as it sounds this is one of the coolest kayak hack videos out there. THANK YOU. I live in Tampa Bay & in the blink of an eye, the weather is turned for the worst. Pool noodles will now be the reason my family no longer loses things, LOL Thank you again.

[@greatamericansurvival]

We come down there often one of my sisters live down there. We were just there in June in Clearwater area

[@leighlanbrown9426]

That last one works for so many things! Great idea. Thank you for sharing.

[@greatamericansurvival]

Thanks. Make sure you watch part two. Stay safe on the water and let us know which ones you like most.

[@issacturner6829]

Getting my wife out on the lake for the first time soon. Just wanted to say thanks you are going to make me look like a pro!

[@sixgun2543]

Those were all great, but the the last one: making a cover for the rod with lure-BRILLIANT! I will be implementing that one, and I am sure it will make canoe/kayak fishing less frustrating.

[@atlaswohlfeil3197]

I clicked on this to be judgmental. Now i am rethinking my life choices because these are SOOOO BIG BRAINED!!! Amazing video dude!!!

[@greatamericansurvival]

That’s awesome and Thanks for giving me a chance and for being honest. We hope you stick around. What kind of kayak are you in?

[@pdyt2009]

How about placing a thicker (or multiple) sections of pool noodle to act as layered drip stops? All you need is enough to make the paddle float. Once you know that, you can cut to sections. For example, if 4" makes the paddle float, you can add 2 1" drip stops to each end, and you've got drip stops and float covered. In the rare case the paddle sections separate, both parts would float.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

That last one is pretty darn great. Thanks

[@mrhalfstep]

If you took the paddle float and cut it in half and put one half near each blade, wouldn't that act as a drip guard as well as a float?

[@diddybushcraftnoutdoors8072]

First video I've seen of yours that I know of but here's what use a pool noodle for my kayak, I cut about a 3 or 4 inch piece and slice into 3rds or size that will scrunch up to plug scupper hole. Cheap to make and works, you can make make many with one noodle. Thanks for sharing.

[@Crypto1947]

Ya don't need a weather vane to know which way the wind blows..one video is enough to know you're good people..this old Air Force veteran appreciates you very very much..God Bless you and yours..and thanks..P.S.I don't know why I didn't think of that lure guard trick..✌

[@timothymnemonic79]

I am very grateful for your words of wisdom and actions.

[@marileeplus3]

I'm a new kayaker. This is very helpful and cost effective! Thank you for sharing!

[@greatamericansurvival]

Awesome. Welcome kayaks are amazing. What kind did you get?

[@kksdpcdbbls]

Incredibly simple incredibly cheap and wonderful hacks thank you

[@greatamericansurvival]

Thank. What kind of kayak are you in?

[@unknownunknown9185]

Just bought a kayak yesterday for first time ever. This is helpful thank you

[@greatamericansurvival]

Thanks man. What kind of kayak did you get? I’ve owned quit a few. Heck I own quit a few..

[@derekcurtis818]

Awesome ideas! Going to go buy one tomorrow morning. Just got a lifetime angular kayak today and want to put a stadium seat and these onto the paddle

[@juliekoester7776]

Thank you so much for this video with these great tips! I LOVE saving money, especially nowadays! 😊

[@ronvanwinden9931]

The drip rings, brilliant! The rod sleeves, brilliant! My paddle floats so I'm good there but the other two ideas I'm implementing for sure. Thanks for the info!

[@greatamericansurvival]

Thanks we are so glad it helped. Are you currently using a sit in or sit on top kayak?

[@ronvanwinden9931]

@@greatamericansurvival a sit on kayak. Pelican 120 NXT. I love that boat. I get into spots other fishermen wouldn't even think of going in.

[@caddycraft6823]

my paddles float but I see it has applications for the kids to identify their paddles without fighting for , mine no mine or searching on the water too hard, black paddles on a dark water...eek

[@garygilbert2432]

Greetings from Australia. Great ideas!

[@yakaboutayak3895]

So simple and effective! Brilliant, simply brilliant!

[@greatamericansurvival]

Thanks we really appreciate that. Make sure you take time to check out the second video for more tips.

[@richdorak1547]

Drip ring hack is great for those bone stock paddles that " comes with " the budget kayak. Thx.

[@jeffreyreicher5241]

Great video. The best ideas are usually the simplest. Thanks for these hacks.

[@pamelaklemp5615]

That last hack for fishing rods/lures is brilliant. So many Anglers on boats and kayaks fish barefooted. That could be a great Safety item for that purpose too. I'm doing that for my rods tomorrow morning, today got a little busy. But I bought the pool noodles earlier yesterday evening for this hack. Thanks again!

[@gexgeko6520]

Great Video, I just purchased my first fishing kayak ( Pelican Strike 100X ) and these tips are perfect for my new adventures thanks for the upload!

[@patear59]

Thanks for some excellent ideas, will work very well kayaking

[@patsutherland7284]

Thanks for the hints. Peeps were asking me about their paddle flotation capabilities last weekend. Now I can tell them how to insure they will float.

[@norabder1008]

I was just telling a friend that I wanted to come up with something to cover my lures and that was perfect!!! Thanks for the videos! By the way we were never locked down and I feel sorry for the ones who were! I just so happened to have an extra noodle from a previous project.

[@jake2deeznuts]

That was probably the best helpful hack video I've seen in a while. Lots of these hack guys are... Well... Hacks... 😁

[@m0rce1]

Loving the lure guard idea. Great safety feature for sea fishing when choppy or re-beaching. I worry about hooks flying everywhere in case of an accident.

[@NasTimeAdventures]

Clever and simple. Like all good ideas should be. Cheers.

[@greatamericansurvival]

Thanks. Hope your having a great weekend.

[@nicolemalinowski5960]

Great tips! Love the rod tip!

[@daveabsalom2195]

Gee this was great! When you have little kids around you surely don't want them to get hooked somewhere w/ a fishing lure or hook. Your idea should do the trick. Also my drip cuffs never stay in place on my paddle. The noodle cuffs should do the trick of keeping them in place & water out of the kayak. Thanks!!

[@todprior43]

That was a pretty cool and simple video! I don't have a kayak yet, I'm unemployed due to bad health and have been turned down for disability numerous times. I'm looking for one in my area for I'm tired of fishing from the shore. I'm in terminal health and I like watching these videos to keep my spirits up. Can't really afford a 'good' kayak, so I'm looking for a good, used sit-on pedal drive. Thanks again for the know-how! Wish me luck! Respectfully, Tod..

[@megdeckert2639]

Hi Marvin! Very informative. Thank you! Hello to Tammy!

[@greatamericansurvival]

Hey sweetheart. Good to hear from you. I’ll tell Tammy you said hello. Hope your doing well. Hug your girls for us..

[@greatamericansurvival]

Also there’s a second video we just posted more towards the fishing side of kayaks

[@jimmywallace7181]

Great job buddy your ideas rock

[@robertvenable368]

Thank you for sharing this. Its very smart and cheap. God bless.

[@greatamericansurvival]

Thanks we appreciate the kind words. Make sure you take time to check out the second video for more hacks.

[@markraciborski4289]

I have a 7 foot one piece rod. I split a noodle down a side, at the top used a nylon tie, few inches down from top, squeezing one end tight. I use it as a rod protector. You can get the rod tip to slide pass the closed end, so you might have to seal the center hole with something. Next time I might cut a piece of sponge put into the end hole, before zip tying closed.

[@steveheck7754]

Good tips. I like them for keeping pre tied leaders . Just wrap around and stick in hook, or toothpick if using swivel.

[@rogerbonifield5731]

I have picked up on a number of your noodle hacks. I just purchased my first ever kayak to do a little fishing, and added a stabilizer outrigger, and although it helps a great deal, however it is awkward and time consuming to install. At 73, I need the extra stability. After I had done that, I remembered an old Radison canoe I had back in the 70s that had foam sponsons on the side for stability. Have you ever experimented with using pool noodles attached directly to the side of a kayak for extra stability? I have a Pelican Blitz, 9.5 ft.

[@tomcaldwell5750]

Wow, thanks for the useful pool noodles tips.

[@campinginthebeautute-9206]

Thanks for this great post, looking forward to more!

[@dentondunn4346]

What about using pool noodles for theigh protectors? To put on around the rim of your cockpit on the sides where some don't come with them

[@greatamericansurvival]

Yes. I’ve used them for sit in kayaks. What kind of kayak Are you using it for?

[@dentondunn4346]

@@greatamericansurvival Two Sundowners Trek 10.4

[@gayleposey714]

Love the ideas. Thanks for the tips! This is your first video I've seen!

[@greatamericansurvival]

We just did a follow up video. Plus we cover a lot of outdoor gear reviews here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ2Xn6WYgJl1na8

[@tyronewebster6049]

I wonder how I can use those pool noodles as pontoons maybe slice one long way and figure out how to make the kayak more stable installed on the bottom sides I love your ideas though

[@heathschwab]

Thanks. Uea I love useing pool noodles for something it wasnt ment for. But the one you did over the bait on your rod I did not no that one so thank you. Ive made one with plastic material from a big 18 wheeler tarp that was cut up bad. Then used velcro but the heat yea it didnt stay glued down. So noodles ill deff use that hak thanks bro. Hope yall doing Ok. Me not to good i do miss making videos though. Have a safe weekend. God bless

[@thaddeusmikolajczyk9055]

Three great ideas thanks for sharing.

[@pamelaklemp5615]

Very nice hacks for the kayak and 🐟 rods. Thanks!

[@greatamericansurvival]

They are very cool. Solving a problem with a very simple solution. Hope you have a great Sunday morning.

[@krissifaith6709]

Hack #3 is brilliant for those of us fishing in an inflatable K2 Explorer Kayak...I just know my husband is going to be hooking the kayak one of these days and we are gonna be swimming back to the dock. lol That was brilliant. Headed to Dollar Tree for some pool noodles now! :)

[@anabc3150]

Good idea for the paddle!👍👏👏 I put the noodle on my net handle...in case I ever drop it!

[@ludemanify]

Cool use of pool noodle

[@eddierolland7749]

Thanks for the tips. Definitely going to grab me a couple noodles next time I’m at the store

[@anglinoutdoors1307]

I loved the last hack that’s a really useful one

[@jamsax6915]

Thanks for your time.it helps a lot

[@scottterry2763]

All great hacks.good job brother

[@baot.5770]

Great video. About the lure guard, is it easy to get stuck with the treble hooks when removing it?

[@veeot_dragon300]

pool noodles also make good lure holders. i use one in my tackle box to hold my spoons and rooster tails. (the rack the tackle box came with didn't work so well so i simply cut a noodle to size and slipped it over the the little rack, now they don't go everywhere if my box gets jostled. just stick one hook in the noodle and your good)

[@1ofyouforme]

You can also stuff pool noodles inside your kayak for buoyancy in case it takes on water.

[@1ofyouforme]

@@norcalbowhunter3264 Pool noodles weigh next to nothing.

[@1ofyouforme]

@@norcalbowhunter3264 I never said they would make it float better. Just that it would add buoyancy if you took on water, which it will because the noodles are displacing water.

[@unclefuddelmer9224]

That's the 1st thing I added to my new kayak was a couple inside the front end. It helps a little to keep the drain from clogging up too

[@ThatGuy-dj3qr]

I trip with pool noodles and camp on rocky islands. They are great for slipping under my fibreglass kayak to protect the bottom when pulling it up onto smooth rocks. Because they are round, they roll right under the kayak,as you pull it up on shore. When I arrive at the campsite, they also make good water toys.

[@timsalvucci1412]

Thank you for the advice!! Especially the lure guard!

[@fredpineda7426]

Loved the video 👍

[@greatamericansurvival]

Thanks. We hope you have a great week.

[@jjr007]

I made a scupper dolly for my kayak, used pool noodle over the pipe as a stop and shock absorber.

[@michaelstephan7237]

Great hacks that are very inexpensive, take just a few minutes and lots of people have the noodles readily available. Nice video and I'll be trying at least two of those. I'll probably be wishing I tried the one for the paddle float but I've never lost a paddle yet! Really a good idea for kids or older folks that might be more likely to drop the paddle.

[@greatamericansurvival]

I usually just don’t use a leash. If I flip I have gotten tangled in straps and ropes and try to keep it simple.

[@davidleekalbjr.3035]

Great hacks. Thanks for the information. I will use this.

[@TheXphysguy]

Another use of pool noodles i hadn't thought of aside from using pool noodles for physical education activities.

[@stovalljt]

I am going try all of these tips thanks

[@outside-atlast9113]

Thanks and take care.

[@gaylemcgee2221]

Awesome suggestions. I use paper towel ends to cover my rods. I end up with so many and have enough for every rod I own. They help as well.

[@GaitedFields]

Your video is soo clear, loved it!

[@janclark9987]

Great Ideas!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@larryvelasquez662]

Great tips to share with the Granson. Thank you.

[@bobbyh177]

never would of thought about this! great ideas

[@greatamericansurvival]

So simple but they work so well. Are you fishing from the bank or a kayak?

[@bobbyh177]

@@greatamericansurvival ill be dropping bait from shore/fishing from shore. Been doing loads of research on outriggers and stuff for support

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

Lure cove idea is great

[@paultrimble9390]

Yes sir. I like that. I use them screwed between studs in building cut slit in top to bottom few inches laying horizontal and push my poles in it closer to top of pole and bottom of rod just sits on floor. Got 10 poles stored recessed in for 1$

[@AlaskanMissions]

I have about a foot of noodle on my anchor line. Keep the anchor line attached to the anchor trolley with a carabiner. I can quickly drop off the anchor and the noodle floats. I can come back later and retrieve the anchor. Big fish, dont have to pull the anchor to give chase. More importantly, power boat headed for you, you can quickly get out of the way. I stuff noodles under deck in areas I am not using as flotation.

[@ACountryWayOfLife]

Always so creative. Great job Marvin!

[@greatamericansurvival]

Thanks and Good morning.

[@ACountryWayOfLife]

@@greatamericansurvival I still want to know how you knew it was 8 inches

[@greatamericansurvival]

Doubled up my 4 inches and Bam...

[@ACountryWayOfLife]

@@greatamericansurvival lol

[@ACountryWayOfLife]

@@greatamericansurvival I have to do it 8 times

[@brookmiller1986]

Awesome video! These are such simple hacks, but they will be incredibly useful. Thanks for sharing!!

[@julieholmes9704]

You can also use them as rod floats by doing about the same thing then zip tying it to rod.

[@anniecorbin7998]

I turned 64 the first week of July. I bought my first kayak yesterday. I knew that I was going to need pool noodles. Wish me luck!

[@greatamericansurvival]

That’s awesome. What kayak did you get? There’s also a second part of you plan to do any fishing.

[@anniecorbin7998]

I Love It!! It feels like a part of my body. It's a Pelican, the cheap one. But I don't want to get out there doing crazy stuff, just put it in a little lake a few miles away. I caught the biggest bluegill I've ever seen today and some fish I've never seen before. I think someone emptied an aquarium in the lake. It's easier than people had me believing it would be.

[@GlenReed]

Great use of a pool noodle!

[@pedrom6426]

You could also add the velcro strips to keep the hook protectors shut if you wanted,,, great tips keep em coming 😁👍🏻

[@greatamericansurvival]

Thanks. That is a cool idea,

[@nathanhoveyaquatics]

Those are great diy tips n trucks. Thanks. 1st thing I thought of after you made the paddle float was the rungs n then boom you made them. 👍.

[@greatamericansurvival]

They are crazy simple but so helpful. What kind of kayak are you in?

[@nathanhoveyaquatics]

I'm still very new to kayak fishing so I grab a ascend 12t. Only been out a handful of times and already want to get a pedal yak. Lol. Hard to fish and paddle at the same time. Lol. Gotta start somewhere though and any yak is better than no yak. 🎣🇺🇸🎣

[@woofbark4475]

Awesome lure cover thanks for the tip!

[@wesleynelson4463]

Great noddle hacks

[@wolski45]

Awesome video, practicle ideas. Thank you.

[@rubensalazar9619]

Very interesting and worth learning. Thanks for the tips.

[@spencerboaz2385]

If you have a sit inside , one on both side of your seat makes great flotation also .

[@outdoorswithchuck174]

Very good! Nice tips that I can apply to my lifestyle. That is what KZbin is all about! This video needs deserves waaaay more views. Good work man 👍🏾 God bless

[@greatamericansurvival]

Thanks Chuck, we really appreciate the kind words and especially for taking time to comment. We hope all is well for you and your family. Stay safe and God Bless

[@chenks54]

They're selling pool noodles in our local LIDL store. Problem is that they are solid all the way through. Still, I buy them and cut them up to use to wrap my fishing traces around. Haven't found any yet with a hole through the middle. C'est la vie!

[@joshuabishop4735]

You doing a good thing. Show us some more kiyak mods you can do for the cheap Good video !👍🏻

[@greatamericansurvival]

There’s is a part 2 video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ2Xn6WYgJl1na8

[@gau8576]

Très bonne idées tout ça bravo 👍

[@chrismadeley1971]

The rod float is a great idea easy to loose a rod off a yack!

[@ralphwhittemore5041]

Another great use for those lure guards. You can slip them over the left and right side of cockpit to lay paddle do We quietly while stalking fish silently. I've been using pipe covering.

[@dutchcanuck3102]

Great tips 👌. Love the rod one as I have 3 rods all with lures in my suv all season and have to always worry about the hooks snagging my upholstery while driving or loading camping gear. It seems a waste to cut and retie everytime.

[@parzable]

Brilliant kid. ☝️🍋💯

[@sfbluestar]

You are such a genius!

[@justinsanchez3525]

New to kayaking definitely gonna try these out thanks

[@TJ3sticks]

I can use all of that! Great tips

[@zach3699]

I need the link to the knife used to cut the pool noodle. I’ve got the noodles, but am lacking a noodle knife. 😔

[@norsecarolinafishing1950]

So would this inadvertently increase the kayaks buoyancy? By placing the pool noodles inside the kayak