How to DIY Rudder System for ANY Kayak | Getting Started | Ascend Fs12t Rudder Mod

Link to rudder: www.ebay.com/i...
CAN THIS VIDEO HIT 500 LIKES? I'll be showing you all how to install a rudder on any kayak. This video is a tutorial or how to install a rudder on an Ascend Fs12t fishing kayak. I got this kayak at Bass Pro Shop when I upgraded from a Sundolphin Bali ss10 kayak. The rudder brings your kayak alive. Your rudder does all the steering for you so you don't have to pick up the paddle to correct your drift. This is the best thing you could do to your kayak is to install a rudder. I feel like ascend should have created a product already but i went ahead and made my own. Check out this video for instructions and be sure to like, comment and subscribe! Tight Lines!
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Setup I Use:
Rods:
Lews TP1 Speed Stick 7'3 a.co/8MVyH2B
Berkley Lightning Shock 7' M Rod a.co/7PQJCRT
Reel:
Lews Tournament Pro TPG1HL 6.8:1 a.co/bhX05Ut
Pflueger President 6930 a.co/5cXj3xZ
Line:
Seaguar Red Label 12lb Fluorocarbon a.co/8Wy95Tf
Sufix 832 Advance Superline 10lb Braid a.co/3pi7krt
Kayak:
2016 Ascend FS12T
Depth Finder:
Lowrance Elite 3x a.co/b26iEx6
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DBPOWER EX5000 Wifi(Chest mount)
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge(vlog) a.co/4clWEvF
Editing Software:
Sony Vegas Pro a.co/55SS6ZV

[@kabir01]

This diy saved me from adding a lot of wood to my kayak just to make this exact rudder system work (i have a foldable kayak). Thank you for introducing me to the oarlock socket!

[@brenthutsell1426]

Great video I looked at 15+ videos none of them went into detail thank you for that

[@thomastwigg8366]

Dude, I didn't want to reinvent the wheel with putting a rudder on my Ascend 128T. That is the ticket. Thank you for the video and will done.

[@albertopapi4445]

Greetings! that is a fantastic DIY video for adding a Rudder to a Kayak plus showing the accessories that are not expensive and easy to set up! The best video so fat!! Thank you very much for taking your time! May God Bless you!

[@BassandCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@siennastone5009]

Great! Thanks, first that helped me with where the lines go through for pulling the rudder up and down…..well done

[@carr869]

Also, thanks for the video. For a DIY rig I think you nailed it. Not all kayaks are like yours but you've given me ideas on how to make it work on mine. Thanks again for taking the time to make and share this video.

[@BassandCoffee]

Youre welcome !! Glad it helped.

[@Kentuckytacklebox-g3k]

Great video & very informative! Excellent diy project!

[@anthonyb.8036]

Thanks for the video- I’ve been trying to figure out some over the counter parts to mount a $30 Amazon rudder. This video helped tremendously! Keep makin’ vids man!

[@BassandCoffee]

Will do! Appreciate the support!

[@915emadnaser]

Great video dude! I just received mine in the mail today after a month.... Can't wait to mount it on my yak!! Thanks for the tips!!

[@BassandCoffee]

+Emad Naser Thank you for watching!!! Hope it turns out good for you!

[@F0RUM155]

Thanks no one on you tube shows how to rig the up down rope controls! Thanks man

[@BassandCoffee]

No prob! Sorry the quality of the video is bad! I was new to filming. Thanks for viewing!

[@F0RUM155]

Clear enough to save me hours thanks again!

[@smal8806]

Bad ass video , alot of helpful info , I'm bout to start one on my yak and wasn't too sure about it .thanks for the video

[@ericrhinehart5434]

Great info! The oarlock idea makes the whole video.

[@BassandCoffee]

Thanks man!

[@daver2964]

Gotcha. In any case ..happy yaking. I am in south fl....salt elements would eat up anything . stainless a must to last.

[@BassandCoffee]

Dave R yeah saltwater is a different story. Im using for freshwater only

[@michaelbrin9984]

Very good improvisation

[@michaelbrin9984]

would have gone with a proper transom gudgeon instead of the oar bracket...but, you can always change that eventually

[@jmgomez2]

Thanks for the video! I've been looking everywhere and nobody has a tutorial for rudder installation on Ascend kayaks. I have the FS128T and I have to assume the installation is very similar. Any lessons learned or changes you've made since you posted this video back in Oct. 2016? Thanks again!

[@BassandCoffee]

+John Gomez everything is still going strong. Ill make an updated video of the rudder on the water when i get her out again. Thanks for watching!

[@28ebdh3udnav]

I want to add a rudder to a jon boat when I get one. I'm going to get myself a 14ft jon for fishing.

[@BassandCoffee]

Hope that works buddy. Usually people just use trolling motors to manuever the jon boat

[@28ebdh3udnav]

@@BassandCoffee That too but I plan on using mine for bay fishing.

[@BassandCoffee]

Ahhh i see.

[@rifleman1873]

Thanks for sharing that info!!

[@BassandCoffee]

Welcome bud

[@pln191]

Nice video with great instructions. Did you also buy the rudder steering pedals from Ebay? I'm looking to do a similar set up

[@BassandCoffee]

+PMAC19 T Thanks! I didnt get the steering pedals because I didnt really want to take my original foot brace off. I believe the steering pedals would be very beneficial.

[@jaymund1130]

great video! thanks.

[@PedroSanchez-ql6yx]

Very nice where did u get just the rudder part

[@BassandCoffee]

Got the rudder on ebay.

[@antiest08787]

could you talk about what you did with your seat or possible a quick video? thanks!

[@BassandCoffee]

+antiest08787 theres a seperate video pn my seat mod on this channel! Thanks for watching!!!

[@antiest08787]

BassAndCoffee thanks! I must of over looked it when I searched for it. thanks for the videos!

[@motoman3290]

Great video I just got the same rudder today and was wanting to know do you have any problem with it staying down in the water without a spring holding down especially when paddling??? I was thinking of adding a spring but if not needed one less thing to buy . Thanks

[@BassandCoffee]

+moto man have no problem keeping it down in the water. Just keep the pull down strap in handy just incase it does decides to lift

[@Ed_Row_Feez]

lol y'all asked for it y'all gon' get it. Had me laughin in the first 20 seconds 😂

[@BassandCoffee]

😂😂😂🤙

[@kyongb786]

You are great!

[@overtigo5d]

this is awesome i have the bali 10 ss and you should know it tracks like shit but its my first kayak so cant complain but this looks like an awesome cheap mod Thanks for sharing!!

[@BassandCoffee]

Bali 10 ss was my first kayak too.

[@getoffyourbassandletsfish7651]

Great video 👍🏻

[@BassandCoffee]

+Please Stop Your Bitching 🙃

[@jesusorozco1892]

great video I'm planning on doing the same thing but I want to make sure it works for you. so my question is does rudder make difference on keeping the kayak straight?

[@BassandCoffee]

+kayak maniak it does definitely. I mean a world of a difference. Without it, i would spin around and i had to keep the paddle on my lap to correct it... with the rudder installed, i can keep my kayak pointing to where i want it to go while im fishing parallel to the shore. Hope this explains it very clearly. Cheers!

[@jesusorozco1892]

BassAndCoffee great info I forgot to ask what brand rudder is that?

[@BassandCoffee]

+kayak maniak its actually the one they sell on ebay.

[@jimmalone6628]

Thank you

[@BassandCoffee]

✌

[@slickmouf879]

Try doubling up the brackets and put the two of them together instead of just one on each side, and they won't bend.

[@BassandCoffee]

Thats good idea man!👌

[@slickmouf879]

No, Thank you! Keep yaking!

[@davehaag8175]

I would have mounted the oar bracket to the kayak instead of the flat stock..welldone though

[@BassandCoffee]

I tried to mount it on there but the rudder would rub when turning

[@macgyver2417]

Great video.Do you rember the brand name of the skag??

[@BassandCoffee]

I do not but check ebay. Its around $30-40 i believe

[@weldhog1]

Those sharp straps should be cut off and ground, files or sanded smooth so you don't cut your hands or fishing line near the rear lifting handle.

[@BassandCoffee]

+Scott Pope yes i agree. Ive cut myself a couple of times already

[@illduitmyself]

I like the username. plz use good camera. how did the rudder work out in the water?

[@BassandCoffee]

+Rick Rabies thanks! Im building up to a quality camera. The rudder works amazingly well. I highly recommend the rudder if you are frustrated with the wind or current turning your front around.

[@illduitmyself]

bought a rudder, hoping to set it up soon

[@willienevarez1383]

what rudder are you using link please?

[@BassandCoffee]

Link in description! Thanka for watching

[@Ed_Row_Feez]

Can i buy the second oar lock off you??

[@BassandCoffee]

Unfortunately i dont remember where it is lol here are similar ones which you can find at bass pro shops in the boat supply aisles rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fp%2F1030250037%3Fiid%3D113019079069

[@michaeltowler2632]

Good Video except I suffer from motion sickness and the footage is so jerky and your moving fast I can only watch a bit a time as it's making me sick.

[@BassandCoffee]

Michael Towler sorry about that! i had a bad camera and i didnt know how to stabilize it

[@daver2964]

Crap! Those brackets won't last 3 months. Rust

[@BassandCoffee]

Dave R they still going strong! Havent had to change them out in over 2 years. And i dont wash my kayak after use either.