My Over the Top Kayak Setup for the 2022 Season

[@Freshmanger2009]

The camera control is exactly how I hold the light for my father when he works on his car.

[@OptimizeNurse]

Truth!

[@danp4452]

Trying my best but knowing my father is still gonna get mad lol

[@OptimizeNurse]

@@danp4452 I know brother. Just giving you a hard time in a playful manner! Keep up the good work!

[@Mr.JonaVelazquez]

Jajajaja

[@Thompson-from-Finland]

🤣🤣

[@LMBOUTLAW]

Great video--just ordered my Flukemaster Sticker to go on my kayak. Enjoy your videos and keep them coming.

[@JD-HALL]

Thanks Gene, I always enjoy your tips and rigging videos. Just got an SS127 and I'm in the process of rigging it up. I'm moving up from a smaller kayak. Now I'm considering a trailer........it never ends, just part of the fun.

[@MISANTHROPE1964]

When I was a much younger man, a Harley with all possible accessories hanging off of it was commonly referred to as a “garbage barge.” 😎

[@richarddorsch7275]

I admire your enthusiasm and your videos are always interesting and full of good pointers.

[@edsonanaya8239]

Watched this video so many times and still get great info and ideas. Thank you Brother.

[@TalkFishTVHawaiianDan]

Amazing how far you've advanced your rigging. Simply awesome!

[@alexlopez-wk1sg]

Ononononnonnono

[@MBDronePhoto]

I just bought my Hobie Outback with few frills. This is a WOWZER. Amazing setup. You do you man and good look in the tourneys

[@RetailRipper96]

You wanted to say the paddle looks badass lol. Awesome video!

[@pitchkapizda8355]

Now that’s one crazy set set

[@k4x4map46]

That's right!! Skimping is a direct violation of the uniform code of kayak fishin justice!! Saving this video as well!! Thanks!

[@colinsutton7396]

Great timing on this vid. I was just thinking about making some changes to my yak. You've given me some good ideas. Great content as always. Thanks Gene

[@rogersmith8593]

That is a big hat upgrade!

[@Mr_KaLaMITY]

I can't wait for the ice to thaw!

[@knotagainfishing1592]

I was just thinking this today!

[@LekanOyefeso]

Brother, your head had to be BURNING with that hat on!!! That kayak is absolutely SICK! Good luck this tourney season!!

[@Flukemaster]

You know it!

[@kevinscottwimberly2150]

Awesome some great ideas! Like the power system

[@reratliff1969]

Well done! Very nice yak!

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

You travel with the trolling motor and fish finders on your kayak? Great videos, I have learned alot of stuff watching your videos.

[@edwardrock1666]

Very cool setup brother, just baught a couple 3 waters big fish 105 fishing kayaks for me and the wife. Got them at a gander rv on sale for $534 each.

[@tachyongti]

that's an amazing setup! love all of your vids and have learned alot from you about fishing for bass. thanks!

[@mikefurness1598]

All I can say Gene is WOW! I look forward to seeing that rig in person on Roosevelt in a few weeks.

[@williambutler4965]

I do the same thing with the yak attack cup holder. Use it as a catch-all for changing lures for the day.

[@cameronyoung2004]

this isn't real don't give him the $60 he's asking for to ship it

[@shawnleonard7855]

Great, great video Gene! You always save me so much time in this sport. Good luck this year!

[@terryreed7996]

Love your channel sir!! Always great content!

[@h2oFun]

Nice rig setup! Thanks for the thorough walkthrough, ideas and some future problem solving.

[@ronalvey103]

I just wanted to know what kind of kayak you use. Didn’t see you address it.

[@RockyTopSplash]

Gene, who does your wraps? I'm thinking on getting my setup done

[@rep1989]

The flukemaster has become the "kayakmaster"

[@charlesstrong8387]

Hey Gene it was really cool talking to you at the classic you really are genuine cool guy

[@cameronyoung2004]

this seems like a scam

[@JoshuaBFishing]

Love the setup, but I'm complete opposite about the net. I can't stand the bend in the handle and the arm cup on the leverage net. If they offered a straight handle version I'd probably get one. But I just use a short handle wade net that I extend the handle with PVC filled with foam, so it floats. I keep it up front, and the handle is long enough I don't lose fish going for it. My way isn't right for everyone, but it's right for me. ;)

[@joekocher2604]

Thanks for sharing this. I love everything about this kayak but I'm torn between the ss127 and a pedal kayak. Could you give me some imput on a motor vs pedal drive. I will be fishing mostly lakes but occasionally some rivers. I definitely plan on tournament fishing.

[@briansmith2702]

GO VOLS! Keep it up man, I enjoy the tips and tricks!

[@Flukemaster]

I can't believe how fast the Vols play this year. Their hurry up is awesome.

[@MrJaxnbeFishing]

Wow that yak is nice! One day I’ll hook my Native slayer propel 10 up. Need more money 1st🤣 Thanx for the motivation!

[@joemartin6439]

Hi wonder about a bow mount trolling motor for my Big Fish120

[@miguelsotomayor6922]

Gene happy new year!!!! I now this is and older video but I wanted to ask you how can I have my rudder and and micro power pole together ? I can see that is an one objective set up but can you tell me which one is it I really want to do my set up like that

[@Bass_Fishing_101]

I want to see how to make that transducer mount

[@TwoTrilla]

Glad to finally see this video. I'm trying to figure out my rigging solution as of now.

[@Army_Outdoors_88N]

Great rig brother. Best of luck in 2022 I hope our pass cross somewhere out there on the water.

[@joekocher2604]

Awesome set up and i really love the look of the bonafide. I need some advice here. I'm looking at getting the ss127 and could you help me with giving your opinion on why not to go with a pedal drive kayak. I really don't want to spend the extra money right now on the p127 but I feel I could add a motor on the ss127. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[@lucidelluniverso]

Amazing setup

[@pointblankokc]

Cool video bud. Thumbs up for the new hat ! 😀

[@NEWSNINJA3]

Great video! Id like to see a trailer setup video to accompany this video.

[@derekcomes8453]

Army? What did you do?

[@09ironman1]

Any pictures on Mt trailer to see set up. What kind trailer?

[@bryanfranks6327]

Gene, do you have to have the rudder? I’m fixing to put a trolling motor on my ss127. Also what size fuse did you put in the wiring from trolling motor to batteries?

[@bmx-mike]

Dear Gene, My name is Michael Haley and I am 12 years old. I have recently gotten a kayak and I was wondering if I could have some tackle, tackle boxes, or kayak gear. Thank you so much for every thing you do. I am a huge fan and I am a subscriber. Once again thanks. Best regards, Michael Haley

[@OReely444]

Gene, it was so cool seeing your rig at the BASSMaster classic in Greenville, SC. I appreciate that u left a bit of bird poop and some lures still lying around on it 😂

[@cameronyoung2004]

I don't think this is real

[@chicagoangler]

Is there no way to simply shorten the long transducer wires? Seems fairly easy?

[@small-town-southern-man3573]

Do you have to add some water to that compartment for the transducer to work? Some say it’s necessary, some say it’s not.

[@bbry323]

love the integrity with the wager!😂

[@TheTrophyChannel]

How do u launch that thing out? When I had my hobie with a heavy ass marine battery and a xi3 I would roll it out to the water after taking it off the trailer. I hated that part the most!

[@MarkPolsky]

I am always learning from you man! Awesome set up!

[@TheSmokyMountainOutdoorsman]

It was great to meet you at the bassmaster expo. Your top notch man.

[@runtheory247]

What mount are you using for the transducer?

[@nawinchester]

Cool configuration! Look forward to watching you fishing from it in future vids!

[@cameronyoung2004]

check this before you pay he said I won a $1000 reel di you win too

[@nawinchester]

@@cameronyoung2004 how do you win something if you have to pay ? :-)

[@cameronyoung2004]

@@nawinchester I've been pulling there leg for hours now. I'm enjoying trolling them

[@Zanmiester]

I really love that paddle color, I have the same paddle but different color, fantastic paddle

[@chriscomer261]

Gene, great video. I have the SS107 and I am learning a lot of where I want my gear to go. I’m still getting used to reaching behind me to grab my net or rod. Cannot wait to see your next video.

[@cameronyoung2004]

I don't think this is real man I got it too

[@digitalwells]

BRD SKIN on the kayak is looking strong 💪 Always enjoy your videos Gene!

[@iss1089]

Do you have your trolling motor battery in a box

[@samnmee66]

Who made your kayak skin ?

[@ChristopherKidd-f6r]

why not put the transducer for the live scope on the xi3 shaft?

[@cliffbonds1472]

Hope the oil change helps bring the fish your way..... Somehow. Haha! Great meeting you this morning!

[@Flukemaster]

Me too!!

[@brianwhitmore3985]

Go Dawgs! I grew up in GA and wish so bad I could leave WV and come back

[@jpvernoutside3378]

Thanks for the info. I just sold my Bixpy and will be buying the Xi3 Sunday. CAN"T WAIT!!!!! Hopefully I can get that deployment system set up too. Hope to see you on the water again soon. Have you used this trolling motor in salt water? I fish salt several times a year and wanna make sure I don't mess it up.

[@ArialRobison-Firechilde]

What mounts/arms are you using for your fish finders?

[@Booley11]

I just seen him on the direction show and this is the first video I seen and seen the comment were he says it's how he holds the flashlight and yes this is flashlight holding techniques at it finest.

[@EssentialOutdoors]

Hey Hey great vid. Any change you can add a link for the three prong plug for the Trolling motor?

[@dennisederer3594]

Excellent presentation. I look forward to meeting you and seeing your set up personally when you come to Roosevelt Lake in a few weeks. Drive safely. We enjoy our evening gatherings with a beer or two. You’ll be in good company.

[@Flukemaster]

Can't wait!

[@devdewboy]

At least its not a cap from that other SEC school... Been considering my next level up kayak to be a SS127.

[@samh4232]

Wes is a monster, jeebus Gene that isn’t a kayak it’s a stealth fish assassin boat. I need to get down to Wes and have him put some lights in my yak. Hey when are you going to do a vid on the pedal 127?

[@RoyalW13]

Hey Gene, my question to you is how do you launch your kayak? Do you back your trailer down to the water? Since that kayak is fully loaded and would take an hour to load and unload by hand. Please show or comment on how you do it. Thanks love the setup. Roy

[@kyle_franks7662]

Do a video on how the electronics are hooked up

[@calvinjohnson9117]

What was the phone case with the lanyard?

[@flappinshad6973]

Amazing Kayak, Fluke! I wish you were able to upload more fishing content, but I know the tournament series keeps you buys! Where can we watch the tournament videos?

[@G_The_Fishing_Reel_Tor]

Gene, i have the one objective mount for the xi3. if i switch to bonafide mount you think i will be able to transport the motor on the kayak on the trailer without removing it? thanks

[@thelizardshaman7004]

What is the mount you use for your 2 garmin head units?

[@shawnnoname9291]

Question on the ss127. Better to have a motor in the back or front? I recently tore a rotor cuff and can not padel far. Wife agreed to fund a motor and setup .

[@nagazinafireworks7594]

Where can I buy that net?

[@473toolman]

What’s the tubes for???

[@CottontailLegacy]

How do you have the transducer configured in that huge black box? Where is the black box mounted?

[@jasonmpease]

Hey Gene, just found your channel and love your vids. I’ve just got into kayak fishing and need to upgrade to a serious kayak, but also I’m a big guy. I don’t skimp on the mashed potatoes. Is this a stable kayak for someone like me who is like 280?

[@amorton94]

What a setup! I wish I could bring myself to motorize mine. I'm not against motorizing kayaks, I'm against the stupid registration fees for it in my state. IMO anything under 5hp shouldn't require any kind of registration.

[@Flukemaster]

I think that anything electric should need to be registered.

[@amorton94]

@@Flukemaster And why is that? To create a barrier of entry? To make it more pay to play than it already is? Or do you like seeing the ridiculous ways that local government can burn your money? What's the purpose in requiring people that were already going under 5mph to pay to continue going under 5mph but now without paddles or peddles? I truly would like to know your take on this.

[@darrylmuse9948]

I live in NJ and have a Hobie PA 14 and the state nickel and dime us for every thing we do here and that’s one thing I’m not paying the state to register my kayak to put a trolling motor on I agree with you totally.

[@Bmaynard1992]

Great video! What made you stick with the ss127 over the p127? Do you have any plans for rigging videos for the p127?

[@dickiehoskins9835]

Awsome setup man!! I really dig that! Great video. Might look into that black pack. I got a hobie that has rod holders in the inside

[@cameronyoung2004]

ask him questions I think this is a scam

[@davidnewton3064]

Two things. Sounds like you have your ohms law backwards. If you did go to a higher voltage system for your motor that would allow you to downsize your wiring. Higher voltage means less amperage. That's why transmission lines are tens of thousands of volts, 25kv I believe, yet are fairly thin. And second, I feel your pain with those long transducer wires. You can cut them and make custom length cables. Nothing magic about these cables. I personally went with 12 pin 1/3 turn bayonet panel mount connectors and matching plugs. I went with CNLINKO brand connectors and am very happy with them. However if you want MIL Spec connectors you could go with Amphenol or I think Raychem makes appropriate connectors for this purpose. If they're good enough to wire up the baddest attack helicopter on the planet, they are good enough for a Garmin fish finder. Doing this would probably void your warranty but Garmin also has break out boxes that will work for this. I think they are intended to wire 12 pin transducers to 8 pin plugs but could easily be used for this purpose.

[@kylebuschfan3228]

How is the Xi3 will be if using in big rivers which are sometimes shallow. Will the motor hit something and will it got a lot of damage, the reason why I hesitate between this and stern mount is because of be afraid to hit something

[@debchambers5101]

Love the OU hat.

[@fishfighter73156]

Congrats by the way on the Ga. natty! And that’s from a Bama fan! Question. I’m new to kayak fishing and I bought a Pelican Catch 100 . It’s thirty six inches wide or so and looks like it’s designed to stand up on. Grippy floor pads and all. But the first time I tried standing up and making a cast, it was really sketchy! Is that just a comfort thing that I just have to get accustomed to or do I need a different/wider brand kayak?

[@leesonwineski994]

I have a catch 100 also. I’ve had it about a year now. At first it seemed really sketchy standing up to cast in it but it gets better with time. Also, make sure the weight is equally distributed. Good luck and happy fishing.

[@fishfighter73156]

@@leesonwineski994 Thanks! I’ve been a few more times and I’m getting accustomed to it. Took less rods and tackle and that helped.

[@mikepizza7789]

Gene a company needs to come out with a way to have a kayak to have a foot pedal on trolling motor. Stand up on the front of boat and sight fish easier 🧐. Need weight to balance that out though! What’s your thoughts?

[@Flukemaster]

I have a few ideas. Now I just need to pitch them to MotorGuide and see of one sticks.

[@alexkoutdoor]

What about the old town with the motor.

[@joshferrell898]

Next is a remote controlled casting arm that you can work from your couch! You don’t even have to leave the house to catch fish now guys!

[@cameronyoung2004]

this is a scam

[@richreynolds7743]

Do you think your 127 became more stable as you added weight/accessories?

[@lamebritishman1]

For what purpose would you go to a 24 volt system? My Skeeter is using a 24v system and it's perfect. A 24v system would be overkill for a kayak.

[@mrhogwild165]

I have a 1982 Warrior one man sneak boat that I inherited. I don't like the stability of it while standing and bass fishing. It's really designed for shell cracker and smaller species fish. My Q is do you or can you stand up in these and how do you get to you tackle in the back???

[@roc_on_bassin3293]

About time lol, did you put navigation lights on your yak, I like the livescope mount

[@cameronduncan4359]

Is it the Marinco 70A 3-Wire Trolling Motor Plug??

[@europeanian4205]

Can you go through the 9 rod set ups you bring with you to a tournament? That would be awesome! Huge fan!!!

[@Flukemaster]

The setups depend on the fishing. Like this week I have mostly cranking rods but last tournament it was mostly heavy rods with braided line and 20lb fluoro. It just depends.

[@cameronyoung2004]

@@Flukemaster are you doing a giveaway away for a $1000 reel?

[@moonlightacmaintenance3232]

How well does the motorguild anchor mode work ?

[@applingsheart6156]

Love it now let's go catch some fish God bless be safe keep fishing

[@Tastewithnewdrinks]

Amazing review.👍

[@donnyglass2854]

Ever find the link to the plug that you used?