Custom SlideTrax Crate Build for Kayak Fishing & More

[@richardarizaga1979]

I seen plenty of kayak crates,this one is the ultimate one,awesome job and great presentation.

[@KayakDIY]

Thanks, it is an older video, but a good one. I was making videos out of my apartment at that time. Now thanks to viewers I have my dream home on the water. I’m in debt to you all. I’m going to keep making the best videos I can. 😎👊

[@markshoemaker65]

Great idea, really liked the custom touch on the molded in rod holders 🎣

[@georgebowman3051]

Nice setup!

[@ZEDNANREHIGH]

Like the idea man. Now I have a weekend project that I can do but I plan on adding wheels to pull the crate to the beach. Nice work

[@KayakDIY]

+-PARADOX- actually did the same thing recently. Love this crate.

[@ryanbush8677]

Love your videos! Always great ideas at an affordable price. One thing I've been trying to come up with is how to store my rods horizontally instead of straight up or diagonal off the back. I flipped coming back from the surf and my rod tip hit the shallow sand and snapped. Was wondering if you guys had any ideas for that. I have a WS thresher 140. Once again great videos, subbed.

[@KayakDIY]

+Ryan Bush join our facebook group (facebook.com/groups/KayakDIY). This would be a great discussion topic. We have over 11,500 members which would love to help likely. We comment on posts within the group often. It depends heavily on how many rods you plan to lay horizontal and the types of rods.

[@mrkstud]

That's pretty cool just wish you can get to those Plano while on the water.

[@KayakDIY]

+sammy2189 I can reach the plano containers on the water quite easily actually. It would appear difficult but they are actually quite reachable. The bucket doesn't get in the way. Also you could use the shown (alternative) plano bucket lid instead of gamma vittles lid and you can have tackle even closer. Plano Lid: amzn.to/1MK0rTW

[@mrkstud]

+KayakDIY didn't realize you can actually take the Plano out while the bucket in there.

[@KayakDIY]

Yes. The tackle boxes fit exactly into the space and are removable without taking out the bucket from crate. I have listed the dimensions of the tackle boxes at widest point on the video. I found them in a hardware store cheap and they work perfect. Their are likely tons of tackle boxes that would fit the space.

[@daviddelamadrid4372]

Thank you for a great build video. I already have a crate built for when I go freshwater fishing. I'm thinking of building this one for offshore fishing. Can you tell me the part # of the plano boxes that you used in the video. Thank You and keep the video's coming.

[@KayakDIY]

The "plano like" boxes actually came with this container which can be purchased at Lowes or online. They are just cheap hardware boxes. Can't give you more info really because they were included with the green crate. I think I have links to the green crate in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/noCrnWiQnd-ZeKs

[@chinmeengee9774]

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[@Crusader4633]

This is a completely freekin amazing fishing crate - and awesome too that it's DIY - the cost is super high though. O_o You guys should do up a couple of more budget-friendly builds! :)

[@KayakDIY]

+ModemMisuser Home Depot has a sale on milk crates right now. Under $7 each. We may do more videos on more affordable DIY crate builds. This build had more purchased parts but we really liked it and it was alot less money than a Yak Attack Blakpak.

[@Crusader4633]

KayakDIY Yeah - it's still less than the commercially made crates. I guess I was mainly shocked at the price of the "SlideTrax" plates. It's just 2 plates of plastic. I bet someone with decent jigsaw-fu could cut out something similar for under $10 rather than the $50 they want for those. :D

[@KayakDIY]

You could make some plates if you like. Maybe from Walmart cutting board material. Just a thought.

[@McScott76]

I just bought a 12 x 24" sheet of 1/4" thick ABS plastic on Amazon for about $15. I was planning to use a portion of it to make a reinforcing bracket for a hatch I'm installing on my kayak. Now I know what to do with the leftover ABS. Thanks for the idea.

[@KayakDIY]

Comment below and tell us what your favorite mounts are!!!

[@KayakFreaks]

Could I buy this from you I don't need the bubbler or rod holder on the top

[@KayakDIY]

+KayakFreaks Depends what you are offering for money and shipping. I haven't been able to use it much due to winter, but it is one of my favorite crates. I planned on using it alot this upcoming month when I move to Florida.

[@gannon767]

put it in a Kayak for little perspective or maybe another camera angle or two. great video thumbs up more please. :-)

[@KayakDIY]

+gannon767 : Here is a different perspective/cam angle as you requested. facebook.com/KayakDiy/posts/847700142010329

[@dadsquatch79]

Too bad these aren't available anymore.

[@KayakDIY]

cee smeef I literally mailed mine to a subscriber However, before doing so I made a template from wood.

[@dadsquatch79]

@@KayakDIY I imagine they could be 3d printed again....

[@matthewmackenzie7108]

will it store 3x 3700 size plano boxes. I have been looking for an aerator/tackle storage option.

[@KayakDIY]

Without being able to look I would think so. They would maybe have to stand up length ways behind the aerator. Although I think it would be possible to store three 3700 Plano size boxes.

[@matthewmackenzie7108]

+KayakDIY thanks

[@zacharybuzynski5852]

How do I install the aerator into the 5 gallon bucket?

[@KayakDIY]

Aerator which is attached to the crate has two air lines coming off it. I simply drilled holes slightly smaller than the lines and put lines into bucket then attached air stones.

[@benjaminseale614]

Nice helpful vid bro ,,,Just and FWI and word of caution to some..Check your IFW laws before moving ANY live fish. You say you had 7 or 8 bluegill alive in the back of your truck for several hours... In the State of ME there is no use of "spiny" fish as live bait.....IE perch sunfish, baby bass ....you also are not allowed to keep any fish for consumption alive, it must either be released or dispatched. An individual is not allowed to "cull" fish unless actively fishing in a fishing tournament that is registered with the state. I stress that because in this sate, if you got pulled over with 7-8 bluegill or better yet, black crappie or a pike your looking at a $10,000 fine/fish thats $80,000. Either you wanted to put them in a pond where they did not come from Mr Bucket biologist NO NO or you were putting them in your fish tank...that is one expensive fish thank! Again, rues and regs very from state to state Keep up the good work

[@KayakDIY]

+Benjamin Seale thanks. Good words of caution. We can keep fish live. Didn't know some states didn't allow fish to be kept alive.

[@dadsquatch79]

That's absolutely ridiculous. Gotta love the State... 😂

[@HugDeeznueces]

Awesome. Will probably do something similar with my kayak. sub'd

[@KayakDIY]

+Rob Fern definitely my most used crate that I have ever built.

[@mickster6002]

I kind of expected something to actually slide on a track here. they are just plastic holders. misleading name.

[@KayakDIY]

+Mick Ster Agree. The name is misleading. It isn't our name choice. However, I do love this crate setup more than any other I have seen or used.

[@facepalmdaily4404]

Great ideas here!... if you guys are ever in the market for a professional video editor to improve your production value, drop me a line.

[@KayakDIY]

+FacepalmDaily Thanks we will keep you in mind.

[@kylekhaos9941]

slide trax 50 buck wtf

[@KayakDIY]

+Kyle Kishbaugh The Blackpak crate kit is over $100. This kit seems more versatile. It could be replicated for less. We just show people options. Thanks for your feedback.

[@d.nastyfishing6091]

What's up bro .. I'm down here in south florida ..just got a yak and slowly setting it up . thanks for the ideas .. come check me out ..