BEST Fishing Kayak Setup EVER | Detailed Walkthrough, My 2024 Kayak Build

I just finished building the Ultimate fishing kayak! Here is a detailed walkthrough of my kayak fishing setup for 2024.
In this video I'll show you every single piece of kayak gear and kayak mod that I have added. Be sure to look below for links to all of the gear I showed today!
This is the BEST fishing kayak ever, from the custom DIY kayak trailer to the new kayak Livescope setup..
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[@andrewankele9142]

By far the best kayak I ever seen!! I’m hoping to have a build like this for the 2025 season.

[@MrAcuta73]

Wow....a poster child for there truly being no kill like overkill! LOL Cool boat!

[@KayakUSA1]

Wow..... Thanks bro! You're cool 👍🏼

[@danielperryfishing3046]

Putting the paddle on the gunwale is a legit mod. Definitely doing that.

[@ericatwell8611]

That things insane!

[@allenwarringtonsr.6005]

Love everything you've done. It's neat,tidy and convenient! Thank you for sharing with us. God bless!

[@KayakUSA1]

Thank you! You too!

[@wildcoastkayaks75]

Absolutely awesome, great job!

[@OffPathAdventures]

damn!!!!! thats one hell of a build

[@dzborn2fish]

This yak is straight 🔥. Awesome build.

[@h8mondays]

Man that is a clean setup. I’m in the planning phase for my new PA and you’ve given me some motivation. Love that NK300. Going to add a guard to mine. I’ll be navigating a lot of skinny water with oyster shell.

[@brentwismer5602]

Best set up I’ve seen, soooo clean. Expensive I imagine, but it’s perfect.

[@robcopenhaver2800]

Nice walk-through, TJ!! You have a great setup.

[@KayakUSA1]

Thanks!

[@thomaslangdale4915]

Beautiful!! Awesome set up.

[@KayakUSA1]

Thank you!

[@JLO145]

Awesome set up! Might make my next build just like this!

[@gerrylangston9514]

Very nice job. Nice shop too.

[@KayakUSA1]

Thanks 👍

[@John-Keathley.]

Very Nice Setup!

[@KayakUSA1]

Thanks!

[@aldojer5543]

Awesome videos TJ. Keep it up my brother. I'm always looking forward for your next one. Religiously every week. May God keep you safe and God bless America

[@KayakUSA1]

I appreciate that!! 👊🏼

[@walter992]

Nothing like a $15K rig.

[@KayakUSA1]

$15K…?? 😂 You’re a little low bud..lol

[@nothingeverright]

Man I was gonna say $20-$25k

[@markstoybox2058]

No thanks 😅

[@sasuraino_rider]

It's a amazing kayak system. I am also kayak fishing in Japan.

[@DannyBFishing]

Dope set up! Im thinking about getting that NK 300!

[@KayakUSA1]

Thanks! Do It! 👊🏼

[@09ironman1]

Very good video

[@KayakUSA1]

Thanks!

[@thedutchproductionss]

10:44 would love to see a small video on how you made the drive hole cover. I have a non 360 pro angler and want to do something similar

[@larrymoss9954]

TJ, Innovative Sportsman makes prop protector and a simple weed and line cutter that can fit on your New Port. I have it on mine and they work and save your prop. I wish I had your knowledge /DYI.

[@ryansagisi492]

Solid setup! Couple things from my experience with livescope. Take the GLS10 black box off of the yak power switch. I noticed I would have a voltage drop from the switch compared to the battery. My livescope picture got much clearer running off its own power wire. Also you will need a bigger battery to power up your graphs, livescope and accessories for a 8 hour day.

[@KayakUSA1]

Awesome, thanks for the help! 👊🏼

[@timdoll6718]

You do a great job, very thorough and professional. Do You trailer the Xi3 on the Kayak ? Thank You

[@bassnmb]

Nice build! I'm considering adding on a NK300 in addition to already having the Xi3 to my PA14. How did the additional weight of both the battery and NK units effect the balance of the kayak? Your setup from a motor and battery perspective will be similar to what mine would be. Thanks!

[@hmoobmeekathoj]

Very nice . Where can I purchased the dashboard head mount ?

[@adrianlencz1620]

Great build!! Maybe consider the YakAttack short stack for your blackbox

[@TimPercyKayakFishing]

Looks great TJ...now get that thing wet.

[@KayakUSA1]

That's the plan! 👊🏼

[@fireman1776]

Kayak USA. I enjoy watching your videos. Can you do a video on the fish finder shade.

[@chinaman69.1]

Love the 360 conversion to a toilet seat

[@borjatarajanoperez8834]

I don’t know now many times I just Watch your kayak videos. Congrats for it!!! There is so much knowledge and love in it. I would like to ask you how did you attach your central hatch battery? I want to place there my Garmin power battery (25Am). Do you use any battery mount or tray?? I just bought my PA14. Thanks for all the things you just teach to me. 😊👍 sorry for my English I try hard!! 😅

[@haroldsams-hs]

awesome setup! also curious about the the watch you are wearing since im a watch guy too lol? great video thanks for sharing!

[@KayakUSA1]

Thanks! My watch is the classic black Lumi Nox 👍🏼

[@haroldsams-hs]

@@KayakUSA1 cool watch!

[@robswoodsandcustomsawmilli9940]

I think you had the xi3 footpedal on there before I have one for mine I use that alot. When fishing need some kind of foot steering its a pain with the remote when your working a bank. Or the wind is blowing your constantly making minor adjustments

[@crazychick3n590]

6 central time just so everyone knows it’s 7 here in Pa…..and I hate to say it but with ur inspiration my kayak will be better….my lifetime trenton11.6 …. Your hobie is bad ass tho…. Thanks TJ

[@derrickkey4970]

TJ awesome video.. I have a single screen and was wondering where did you find the cross plate for your Jake plate.. The side view is driving me crazy.. Thank you kindly

[@LakeMartinVoice]

If you carry a fishing net do you usually just put it in one of the rod holders ? Great job on this video as usual!

[@4WDJeepDriver]

What type of welder do you reccomend for a father and son to learn on and build some trailers?

[@benalexander9575]

Hi mate, was wondering if you weighed the kayak fully loaded? Cheers love your build, iv taken alot of inspiration, for my own build. Thanks Beno, from Australia.

[@ericr1382]

great build. now go get that $20k setup slimed up. enough of it being a garage ornament.😜

[@bassnmb]

Was it fairly easy to modify the Ketch handle to work with the TP steering system? Juggling between the rail mounted and foot control steering. Could you share why you selected the rail mounted steering unit over the foot control?

[@tinahenry9595]

I would really like to get that seat with the storage underneath it. I have a Vanhunks Pike kayak. Do you think it would fit? I tried looking up the seat on hobie's website but couldn't find a picture of it and the description didn't tell me anything. How much does the seat cost?

[@rodneyhart1826]

Great walkthrough. I have the NK300 and looking to get it mounted. When you mounted the NK300 throttle control to the Ketch mounting plate, did you have to pre-drill holes in it to the pattern on the throttle bottom in order to mount it to the Ketch plate? Also, I don't want to drill holes in my kayak and thinking about going with the TP foot control. Have you tested the TP foot control steering? If so, which TP steering option would you suggest? I have a PA 14 360 as well.

[@KayakUSA1]

I added holes to the bottom of my NK300 throttle plate to match the holes in my ketch plate. As for the steering, I’ve had both and I prefer hand steering over foot steering. I like a clean open floor area. 👊🏼

[@user-jd5yu8kb6f]

Do your pedals hit your screens with the ketch cross board? Or you short pedal the reason why im asking is because i haven’t bought my trolling motor yet so im using my pedals

[@user-tq5vl4bj2r]

Seems like that thing would be heavy… I own and have fished in mine for 2 years, mostly in salt water. I am constantly looking for a way to shed weight. That is a boat ramp beauty, for sure.

[@ryanharrod1155]

Does your Garmin’s link with your trolling motor? GPS and stuff? Awesome setup man.

[@KayakUSA1]

I don’t link them with my xi3, thanks man 🤙🏼

[@jimmiedvorak7257]

Great video once again And very nice setup. One question, in the video you posted installing all of your Ketch Products. You said the reason you changed your graph setup was because it moved a lot. I was hoping you would show how solid the new Ketch cross bar was. Has the new Jake plates and cross bar improved this? I have the same issue with my current setup.

[@KayakUSA1]

Yes, checkout my Kayak Overhaul video 👍🏼

[@mcmann1284]

TJ, really appreciate your channel and the details and links that you provide. Curious on how you are securing the Dewalt storage. Are you just using the cross strap provided?

[@KayakUSA1]

Thanks , I actually bolted it down. The install video is on my channel 🤙🏼

[@mcmann1284]

@@KayakUSA1 thanks will look for it.

[@alanberner]

Noticed no scupper wholes ? I don't have a Hobie but a Atak 140 , transom motor , foot steering , 34 wide , no pedal , I can appreciate your open deck. My thoughts , if I was too get a pedal drive , plus motor , I am giving up open flat deck , Perfect for this 76 kid too move around , retrieve items from behind me , You do nice clean work , Clean garage . Next motor will be a Newport NK

[@KayakUSA1]

Thanks!

[@ryantibbitts3198]

Such a well thought out rig! How much run time are you getting from your graphs on that 23Ah battery?

[@KayakUSA1]

A full weekend 🤙🏼

[@douglashackney]

Nice setup!!! Just curious, that is a lot of batteries and electronics, do you keep a fire extinguisher on board?

[@KayakUSA1]

Nahhh

[@TeamLowLife]

Curious how much you have in that build

[@44ugalde]

How did you get the dual garmins installed on the front? I can’t find a mount for that anywhere that would fit my old town 120

[@KayakUSA1]

Check out my channel 👍🏼

[@Osprey1955]

Nice set up. I have a similar arrangement on my PA12. I do believe however that you will need a larger battery for your graphs and Livescope black box. Together they draw 5 amps so you’ll only get about 4 1/2 hours of run time with the 23 ah battery. I have a 54 ah and it fits nicely in the center hatch where you’ve got yours. I also had a kill switch installed for my LVS34 which will allow me to turn it off when not in use.

[@nattybumppo4151]

Could literally get a nice center console for this amount! 😂

[@KayakUSA1]

You cannot fish a kayak tournament in a center console.. 👍🏼

[@jeffreyau1286]

Very nice setup here. My question is do you leave everything ( xi3, graphs, Newport motor, blackpak….on the kayak when u trailering on the road. Or u just set everything up when u arrive the shore? Cause It would be a nightmare if u set everything up by the time u arrive and take all out from the boat and put it back to the car when u r done from fishing 🥺

[@KayakUSA1]

Everything stays on the kayak except my NK300 and rods. I install my NK300 at the boat ramp when I load my rods in. 👍🏼

[@biglips31]

Do you really need the Newport and the Xi3? Almost seems redundant…. I’m thinking the Xi3 w/gps for sure but can’t really decide on the back motor

[@KayakUSA1]

I went over the pros and cons of them both in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHaQZp2pdqmWnbcsi=sQ5S5G789kyhLBbq

[@bobbyredd7984]

What is the complete setup cost

[@robswoodsandcustomsawmilli9940]

Drop the Garmins go with lowrance then you can control you xi3 from your graph

[@KayakUSA1]

Nahhhh

[@jackstein5486]

You will need a bigger battery for your graphs and livescope

[@jimeagle43]

Yep, finally got out testing my 2 - 12" Garmin graphs. I had them on 1 -12V 50AMP and its a no go if you want both graphs on, which I do. Looking for suggestions. One graph is totally dedicated to Live Scope (GLS-10 black box w/ LVS34 ) and other graph is with GT-56 Transducer and Garmin Steady Cast) . I think I need to dedicate a battery per each graph??

[@thomaspowell8960]

Would you please give us a video that shows caching some fish with the mods. What if you made a mod and showed it on the water catching a fish. Wow.

[@KayakUSA1]

My channel is not a fishing channel. I film my fishing videos when I have time, if you want to watch someone catch fish, there’s about a million of those channels on KZbin… 👍🏼

[@Obsessed.Anglers]

What is the rod carrier on your trailer?

[@KayakUSA1]

Check out the trailer build video 👍🏼

[@kennethyingling6369]

If I was only rich😊

[@basserbestt4063]

I used to like this page. Should rename account to Hobie USA.

[@LeisureTimeLarry]

You're really pushing the definition of "kayak" with that, lol.

[@30minforasn]

Geesh just get a boat. 2 motors 2 screens smh haha.

[@Mike-ew9zn]

Copy of Torqeedo!

[@djdedeo0]

At this point just buy a boat.

[@KayakUSA1]

I have a boat..... 😉