In depth video of my Hobie Pro Angler 14 kayak setup including Xi3, Garmin Livescope, Garmin Steadycast, Power Pole Micro
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@johnguth53766 ай бұрын
Holey moley,looks like a battle ship!
@wheatstatedude83436 ай бұрын
Dude, great setup! People that dont kayak will never understand! That took alot of time to setup!
@theloonangler6 ай бұрын
Thanks! I've been fishing out of a kayak going on 7 years and have loved every minute of it!
@FishINwithGRAMPS6 ай бұрын
Great job Steve! Keep em coming this season! Need to catch up with you and fish!
@theloonangler6 ай бұрын
For sure!! and thanks!
@robswoodsandcustomsawmilli99406 ай бұрын
Its very nice setup only thing is if you would have lowrance graphs instead of the garmins you can interact control your xi3 with the graph via the nmea network its pretty cool i have it hooked up that way on mine and you just hit a spot on the map and let it take you there
@theloonangler6 ай бұрын
That would be pretty cool! I am partial to Garmins though. Now if only I could figure out how to put a Garmin Force trolling motor on this...
@thexdoairondealdough49393 ай бұрын
Are you using scupper plugs? I was debating on adding to my PA as well. I love your build BTW
@theloonangler3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Ya I’m using the scuppers. If you don’t with the front mount motor then water will come up through the scuppers when you are going full throttle
@scottnimlos4 ай бұрын
LOOKS GREAT but this has to be pushing the weight limit.
@theloonangler4 ай бұрын
I was worried about my weight and all the gear I bring. When I put this kayak together I weighed EVERYTHING, including what was already on the kayak such as seat, pedals, paddle etc.,. With this setup I'm sitting at 235 lbs in gear/equipment. Add my weight and I'm still easily 150 pounds under carrying capacity of 600 lbs for the Hobie Pro Angler 14
@ryanlundy25196 ай бұрын
Love it!
@theloonangler6 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
@RandallBroughton6 ай бұрын
Nice setup. Where did you find the container you using for your terminal tackle. I like the little containers and how you have it separated.
@theloonangler6 ай бұрын
Thanks. Below is a link to the terminal box. I love it and is my favorite way to store terminal tackle. www.tacklewarehouse.com/Flambeau_4510FB_Terminal_Tackle_File_with_Zerust/descpage-FL4510F.html?from=gshop&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA8sauBhB3EiwAruTRJprwy4UPKIHjshuAD-2Eu83ynVBWS8j5ObbcTx90LPUeQIg6ziCqBxoCVQEQAvD_BwE
@cessnaflyer1822 ай бұрын
You don’t see many people add the Steadycast to a kayak which puzzles me. I’m getting all the pieces together to add to my PA14 with Xi3. Have you experienced any issues with interference using the Xi3? Being in close proximity motor I’m curious if it causes any issues. Thank’s and super clean setup!
@theloonangler2 ай бұрын
Thanks. I wasn’t initially but I’ve had some problems the last time out with the steadycast. I need to recalibrate it I think and hoping that fixes it.
@kenwarren11925 ай бұрын
great job, what kind of cover did you put on your rodholder tube openings where you have the wires going in? I want to do something similar.
@theloonangler5 ай бұрын
Thanks! Its the One Objective Hobie Rod Tube Block Off Plate, link below: www.oneobjectivebf.com/store/p256/hobieaccessorys.html#/
@kenwarren11925 ай бұрын
thanks so much for getting back to me. apologies if this is a dumb question, I am not too mechanically inclined but am going to try and do my set up almost exactly the same as yours. What did you use to make the holes in the block off plate and what did you use to protect the wire, it looks like you have something around the wire.@@theloonangler
@theloonangler5 ай бұрын
No worries, ask any questions I'd be glad to help. The wires run through a through hull wiring kit. I used I think a 1" hole (the instructions with the kit tell what size hole to cut) Link to the manufacturer below: (might be able to get cheaper if you shop around) www.yakattack.us/gridloc-through-hull-wiring-kit-pair/
@kenwarren11924 ай бұрын
@@theloonangler one more question what diameter wire sheathing did you use for the two different cables you have going through the panel where the rod tube used to be?
@theloonangler4 ай бұрын
Are you talking about the wire loom cover? If so I don’t remember, 1/2” maybe?
@basschaser93564 ай бұрын
Cool setup but I sure miss kayak bass tournament back 8-9yrs ago when nobody had spotlock and fancy electronics. Now it’s about who has the most money put into thier kayak . The average guy can’t even compete with the guys who have over $5k invest into a kayak when he just spotlock and scoped all day
@theloonangler4 ай бұрын
Thanks, I get what you're saying but to be totally honest I very rarely use livescope like you see on the major tournament trails. I am a shallow water angler mostly and I rarely sit in one spot. I have found a few ways to make the livescope work for me that way. I hope to make some more videos this year how I use it shallow. I'd much rather lock a squarebill in my hand all day and just go hunting and thats usually what I end up doing.
@garydennis51786 ай бұрын
I see you have the livescope plus. How much difference is it compared to the old LS? Is it worth updating?
@theloonangler6 ай бұрын
I haven't tried it. Appears significantly better
@garydennis51786 ай бұрын
How are you doing, Steve? Looking forward to the season starting.
@theloonangler6 ай бұрын
Good Gary, me too!
@rfphill5 ай бұрын
What did you use to cover to rod tubes?
@theloonangler5 ай бұрын
One Objective fishing makes a rod tube delete plate. They work great
@rosamondlucas86586 ай бұрын
"Promosm"
@user-zc3eh4di6p5 ай бұрын
Try bassing with no electronics devices see who the real fisherman are 😊
@EricLewis-fk3rp4 ай бұрын
I’ve done well with and without a helix 5. Won angler of the year twice (not a super competitive trail but still) in the trail I fished and didn’t have any fish finder for a significant portion of the tournaments. But you will not see me being a crybaby about what other people are using.. In fact I’m upgrading significantly this year which will include mega live and two helix units. Fish how you want to..
@theloonangler4 ай бұрын
Same here, won AOY on Indiana's largest lake a few years ago with a paddle kayak and a small Garmin. thanks for the comment and good luck this year!
@EricLewis-fk3rp4 ай бұрын
@@theloonangler thanks! Just come across your Chanel recently. Good luck!