Hobie Compass setup for Kayak Fishing

[@jm77chung]

Please refer to the description for all the items list

[@yakanglernj8798]

I am planning a similar mod for my compass. I could not think of a good way to prevent the watersnake from turning while in the cassette. Your idea to use the shower rod flanges is genius! Thanks so much for putting this video together. Tight lines!

[@jm77chung]

Happy to hear that! I think shower rod flanges are the cheapest way to hold the watersnake in the cassette. Hope this works for you too :)

[@riffsandwich9541]

Very clever use of the cutout for the front hatch. Wish I had done the same...

[@jm77chung]

Similar product is on the market "Berley Pro Batterang Bro" it's bit expensive considering material though 😅

[@rjmrg]

Great video. Thanks for sharing!

[@PeterRanieriII]

Very good job with your mods! Your electric wiring is legit, very smart stuff going on there. I have the same kayak now so this is very helpful for ideas, thanks!

[@jm77chung]

Glad to hear that. Hope this is helpful & enjoy mods 🤗🤗

[@YAYOSKAYAK]

This has to be one of the best motor diy Kayak hacks I have seen so far 🍺🥇🏆

[@jm77chung]

Thanks for comment 😀 👍

[@njsul]

Amazing setup!

[@kfrye8797]

Very nice video love the font hatch mod reusing the plastic cut out ! That was awesome idea I’ll be doing that. Thanks for sharing!

[@jm77chung]

Thanks for watching 😄😁 good to reuse it. There is similar product in the market and it's quite expensive!

[@ianjackson4028]

Great work Jimmy, nice clean build. I'm looking forward to picking up my compass soon

[@jm77chung]

Hope you enjoy the Compass!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Well done with the mod Jimmy. Very well thought out.

[@jm77chung]

Thanks Moo, I think I'm getting old, want to use motor more 🤣🤣 Respect you to select new paddling kayak!

[@kayakfishingcouple8866]

아주 꼼꼼하게 정리를 잘하여서, 배울것들이 많네요.

[@jm77chung]

잘봐주셔서 감사~ 꼼꼼함은 폴님을 따라갈수 없을거 같아요 😄😄

[@pywifishingandoutdoors]

After about a bit more over a year of the watersnake, I got sick of it. Leaked, had to do maintenance on it every time I took it out. Decided to get a bow mount trolling motor instead for my hobie. So much better for putting around, trolling, and spot lock. Great for the price though.

[@DennisDuongV]

Looking good! Well done.

[@jm77chung]

Thanks for comment 😆😆

[@theriverswolf4034]

Gracias por el vídeo!! Un kayak muy muy completo!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Que modelo de tambucho es el que le has puesto en el centro? Qué dimensiones exteriores tiene? Gracias

[@jm77chung]

Thanks! It's Hobie's "Rectangular Hatch Kit - Vertical"

[@theriverswolf4034]

@@jm77chung Dimensiones exteriores?

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Awesome setup.

[@jm77chung]

Thanks for comment 🤗🤗🤗

[@liamgarvey33]

Very Nice ideas, great vid. I am going for the Outback 2021 myself as I want the extra build density, for the inshore waters I have around me here in SW Ireland. The Compass is a great Kayak, If I needed to drive to locations, it would be high on my list.

[@jm77chung]

Thanks for comment. KZbin is awesome, how could I communicate with someone who is from Ireland? I've never been there but want to see beautiful sea there.

[@liamgarvey33]

@@jm77chung Thanks Jimmy, we have great fishing here on the edge of Europe but often treacherous seas too. Stable Kayaks are required unless you're out in the best conditions. Unfortunately, nobody can visit anywhere so long as this Covid BS is still being pushed by the Governments. One day when the majority wake up we will return to normal, amen!

[@AndresRodriguez-ze1mz]

Nice Set-up

[@jm77chung]

Thanks. It's my fishing machine.

[@datafishing]

지미님 영상보니 카약타고싶어집니다. 아...옛날이여~~~^^

[@jm77chung]

@@datafishing 아니 왜 다른분 댓글에 댓글을 다셨어요 ㅋㅋ 한글모르는 외쿡인이 뭔일인가 생각하겠네요. 카약이 재미져요 수면 가까이에서 고기 잡는 기분이 보트랑은 다른거 같아오

[@longkdoan]

great video! can you do a walkthrough on your compass duo? I'm getting one soon so it would be great if you can give me some tips.

[@jm77chung]

Ok I'll do it as a next episode. 😉

[@thecivilizedoutdoorsman9128]

Thanks for making this video, and sharing your modifications. I have a couple of questions about your downrigger mount. I purchased a Scotty Locking Flush Deck Mounting Bracket, and was surprised that the bottom wasn’t sealed. I was planning on modifying it to prevent leakage, as it’s only covered by a cap when not in use and not watertight when in use. Did you seal yours, or were you able to find one that wasn’t open at the bottom? Thanks for your help.

[@jm77chung]

I strongly recommend to use Scotty #244 Flush deck which is fully sealed. Don't use Scotty #244L which has locking feature but not waterproof.

[@thecivilizedoutdoorsman9128]

Thanks for the quick response. Some of the more recent reviews for the 244 (2020) say that it’s not sealed either. Did you buy yours recently?

[@jm77chung]

@@thecivilizedoutdoorsman9128 the last one that I ordered was on Dec. 2020. Don't know whether there has been changed on 2021 model. It's weird if it is not sealed. Hmmm

[@datafishing]

지미님 글이 먼말인가 했네요.ㅎㅎㅎ 그러게..진짜 왜 거기다 댓글을 달았죠?^^; 잘 지내고 있는 모습보니 넘 좋아요.^^

[@jm77chung]

여기 필드는 참 좋지만 연카분들은 넘 그리워요 ~

[@QuestFishingAdventures]

Hey Jimmy love your mods! I have a question for you on the 9" hand rail you installed. Does it interfere with you using the rudder control? When out on the water is your hand going over the bar or under to regulate the rudder? Did you think about using the 21" hand rail just curious. I know the top rail is pitched and not level for a flush mount further back. Nice work by the way!

[@jm77chung]

Actually hand rail helps the rudder control. You can put palm on hand rail and can control rudder by finger comfortably. I think 21" rail is too long but it can be easily cutted so you can adjust proper size that you want.

[@QuestFishingAdventures]

@@jm77chung , Thanks! I know my compass skips the waves pretty good so I like the 9" handles, I always feel like I'm going to get thrown! LOL I'm going to cut down a "21 and install parallel to the front round hatch and install lights on the side! Thx Again!

[@jeffreyau1286]

Nice set up here. Just wondering when u place your h rail like this, will it block your hand from controlling the steering handle?

[@jm77chung]

Actually h rail help to control steering handle. You can put your palm on the h rail and control steering by finger. It's more comfortable.

[@jeffreyau1286]

@@jm77chung Good to hear. Also is it hard to install where u place it right.

[@jm77chung]

@@jeffreyau1286 Yes indeed, you need some kind of long tools that can reach and hold the nuts. I temporarily made it by taping long driver and socket tool.

[@jeffreyau1286]

@@jm77chung Ur h rail is 9 inches or 21inches long?

[@jm77chung]

@@jeffreyau1286 Mine are 9 inches, you can use 21 inches but in that case I think you should cut them little bit.

[@marinogomez619]

Jimmy! Love the set up, thank you for sharing. I just found your channel and I love your vids! I am on the market for my first kayak and was wondering how you feel in your kayak space wise. I am 6ft tall and am worried about deck space in front of me. Was wondering if you have had any trouble with space on your Compass. Thanks!

[@jm77chung]

I'm 5ft and 9", To me Compass's space is perfect for fishing, I recommend you to install vertical hatch with bucket. I used to use Pro Angler 14 it supports huge space but it was quite difficult to go back when the weather changed to windy.

[@marinogomez619]

@@jm77chung Right on, thanks so much. I have used a brother's PA 14 many times for fishing and have thought the same thing. It is a bit of a tank to haul around, even has the watersnake like you did but those 14 footers are just big guys to haul around in the water even on clearer days sometimes. Thank you again!

[@hammothw4814]

I've never rigged up a fish finder before, which one do you recommend buying for first time user, the one that you use, or other good options? Thanks

[@jm77chung]

I think 5inch humminbird(Helix 5) or Lawrence (Hook 5) would be good option for you. GPS is must have feature. and I also highly recommended Navionics map. Some model has built in but mostly need to purchase map card separately.

[@hammothw4814]

@@jm77chung thnks

[@HarryDK]

do you think the H-rail would be tall enough to go over the sidekick AMA?

[@jm77chung]

It would be OK. But I'm not sure 😕

[@CeeCast]

Hey Jimmy. Did you need to add the rear hatch to install those h rails?

[@jm77chung]

No just long tool was needed to hold the nut in side of kayak

[@CeeCast]

@@jm77chung would you happen to know what tool? Im standing next to my Compass now and I cant even imagine how to get that read bolt on haha

[@jm77chung]

@@CeeCast Sorry for late reply. You need both of short and long socket that matched with nut size. At First use short socket and put nut into the socket and tape on side of nut. This tape will be taken off when it screw the bolt. To reach the hole inside of kayak you need long handle that can be connected with socket. Once the nut is screwed with bolt short socket no longer support to hold the nut then you need long socket. Since the bolt is holding nut, with long socket, you can finish the job. Hopefully this could help you

[@CeeCast]

@@jm77chung thank you very much! Im gonna give it a try this week 👍🏼

[@chepol]

@@CeeCast using well nut will helo I guess

[@randMcnally16]

How did you manage to get the rectangular mount put in vertically?