Perception Sport Access 11.5 'Poor Man's' Kayak Fishing Rig

[@nicholasgaudet6309]

So frigin neat how you kayak guys come up with all these ideas for such limited space. 👍

[@JohnSims3]

Its definitely not essy!

[@ChrisLam-RedfishFever]

John I must say this is the most impressive set of DIY kayak projects I have ever seen and all on one Kayak! Well Done

[@JohnSims3]

Thanks Chris! Check out my other DAY kayak projects on my channel...

[@Macbrand]

Brilliant setup John. Have given me a few ideas. Thank you.

[@JohnSims3]

+Macbrand Show us! thanks!

[@jerrysaunders3672]

That rudder is genius! I just picked up a access 11.5 so I know what my weekend project is now! Thanks!

[@JohnSims3]

My pleasure! It works fantastic!

[@everdaydetectorist]

Well thought out and kudos to you for acknowledging all those who gave you ideas!

[@JohnSims3]

icameisawipad channel thank you!

[@rm709]

Wicked ideas man! I love the double fish crate. Might have to do that!

[@Yowman144]

Nice job...if there's one thing to say about Kayak fishermen, there's seems to be a good number of people using a lot of creativity and ingenuity to set their yaks up.

[@JohnSims3]

Thank you sir! yes, some guys have some real ingenuity when it comes to kayak. I have learned a lot from them

[@shouldbeasy]

Brilliantly done John...very well documented for anyone just learning or those of us to rig additional ideas into our kayaks also!!

[@PigPen803]

Beautiful setup. Definitely something I wouldn't mind emulating

[@jaymartin5752]

You and Zoffinger are genius! My son and I each have a clean slate to start rigging on. My son has a OK Prowler 13.5 and I have a OK Trident 13.5. I really want to have a sail and rudder and I like your plans for both. Awesome job!

[@JohnSims3]

this is the pattern and parts I used for the sail... users.cot.net/~beduval/sail.html The rudder was a design on the fly made from an old street sign I had laying around...

[@mrhunter6596]

Quite a clever setup. The ingenuity that went into your rig is inspiring. I have been shopping for accessories and they can triple the price of your "cheap kayak" real quick. Have been exploring budget friendly mods and yours may get pilfered! Thanks for the vid.

[@JohnSims3]

Ed Hamlin thanks Ed! Check out my other videos on my channel. They may be of more help!

[@jcanracer]

Very well thought out. Looks like you've got everything for every occasion!

[@JohnSims3]

Thanks. I try!

[@user-zj4gz9tr8s]

nice little setup mate

[@47LeDoux]

Very nice set up John

[@budman1181]

NICE you got a little bit of everything

[@JohnSims3]

Thanks! Yep, I forgot the "Kitchen Sink" though. I am ready for any kind of fishing and only bring what I need depending on the type of trip! Thanks for watching...

[@howdyyall8071]

Pffffft. This is no poor man's kayak. It is a rich man's kayak because time, intelligence and ingenuity are far more valuable than paper money. Great job John and thanks for sharing.

[@JohnSims3]

THANKS!!!

[@chasingwaves11]

Awesome man ! Only guy on KZbin I’ve seen that cleans 🧽 his kayak after he’s done using it .. bravo 👏🏼 I’m glade I’m the not only one who does this lol .. I also use the by gradable spray cleaner with a rag i clean the out side and the inside of the yak every time I use it Then just wash it off with some fresh water . Keeps the Yak looking new .. a clean boat is a happy boat 🚣‍♀️

[@JohnSims3]

Thank you so much!

[@awareness2remember]

Lot's of thought into that set up. Nice job!

[@CckfNet]

Love the walk through, thanks for sharing. Subscribed to stay up to date on your videos.

[@JohnSims3]

+CentralCoastRHYAK Thanks! Check out the other videos on my channel

[@anthonyvespia6662]

It's your kayak, that you designed, and we all have our own setups. with your electronics , FF and everything you could need. As long as you feel safe, have your emergency gear, and she's seaworthy. Well that's all that matters. Key West Kayak Fishing Steve could fish off a 200 dollar sundolphin, and probably out fish anyone. This sport has exploded. I have my Hoodoo Impulse 10.6 fin drive PDL I run my Bixpy J2 with an extra battery, and installed all my electrical, FF, gps, extra usb ports, hull, deck. and cockpit accessoriues. I researched for over a year. Myself at 5 ft 7 151 lbs she cuts through the water 4 to 5 mph. I did want the bixpy because i fish the back country and flats. I'm in duck key, at 48 years old i can stay out all day, like i used to fish in my 4 ft inflatable raft, with live night crawlers and a bobber with one fishing pole at 12 years old. If you add 30l lb thrust Minnkota trolling moto from Dick's and cut the shaft down on her, she'll move you at lest 3.5 to 4 mph. and that's fast especially on a kayak. good luck, stay safe and enjoy your vessel. All kayaks are just a name, and just designed different. There is no perfect kayak. Making her your own is what makes it special.

[@JohnSims3]

Thanks Anthony! You're right! Check out my video of my hobie outback!

[@zoffinger]

well done. I especially like the rudder.

[@JohnSims3]

THANKS! your vids have been a great inspiration for me. I love to watch all of your vids!

[@michelcurtain9811]

Garmin striker plus 4 cv installation

[@DrCesarFlores]

Nice work. I like the foot control .

[@JohnSims3]

Thank you Sir!

[@Edwardsjourney]

Alls that missing is the restroom and shower ! Great job !

[@JohnSims3]

THANKS! Yep, I just pee over the side and jump in for that clean feeling! :)

[@lenetowntx]

Nice setup dude

[@JohnSims3]

Thanks!

[@jerryehrlichoutdoors1277]

great idea on that rudder setup, I got one but I have been thinking about the best way to mount it. great video!

[@JohnSims3]

The way I mounted it is great! it hasn't broken yet! Good luck and let us know how you do! :)

[@kayakfishingformosa]

HERMOSO KAYAK, MUY PREPARADO. PERO CUANDO VOLVES DE PESCAR, Y TENES QUE BUSCAR QUE NO TE OLVIDES NADA O ALGO SE TE HAYA PERDIDO TE VOLVES LOCO.

[@sattavannaraj8989]

Awesome set up man! Very informative.

[@mezrebeloutdoors3879]

Just got a lifetime Kokanee 110 from Walmart. Gonna set it up for fishing. Great video lots of great ideas!

[@turnafraze]

That's insane. I'm getting ready to build a small boat for river fishing here in missouri. you have me a few ideas so thank you

[@JohnSims3]

My pleasure and have at it! Check out my ocean fishing rig here...kzbin.info/www/bejne/havTe3SIeZeXnLs

[@letmeplaymystrat]

Amazing work on your rig. I didn't see where you keep your onboard BBQ grill :) I just bought my first fishing kayak. You have some fantastic ideas here. Thanks for the tour.

[@JohnSims3]

Thank you! Check out my other videos on my home made gear which I am pretty proud of. I like making things and figure I can make it cheaper and as good as store bought! I now have a 2015 Outback which I won in a tournament and will be featuring my mods to it soon.

[@ericbersier5236]

I have the exact same yak thanks for the video not many out there for this particular yak. this gave me many many ideas

[@JohnSims3]

+Eric Bersier great! Show us your mods when done! Enjoy!

[@JohnSims3]

Glad you got some ideas!

[@rossanofabro]

Very impressive rig. Regards Ross

[@JohnSims3]

+Rossano Fabro thank you sir!

[@vu8502]

I'm surprise you didn't hollow out a tree for the kayak! As a fellow DIY enthusiast, well done John!

[@JohnSims3]

Thank you!

[@WaynJul]

Great DIY ideas. I am using my foot braces to steer my trolling motor but when they get sand or dirt in them they stick so I am looking for an alternative way to steer the motor. I have seen some steering solutions like yours and may try it out.

[@JohnSims3]

+Wayn Jul Seems to work great. No problems with it at all even with beach sand! Let me know how you make out!

[@Alexvnder_Wood]

I dig it. Very nice!

[@JohnSims3]

Thanks! Having loads of fun with it...

[@panaybacalaoify]

it's pretty cool!

[@JohnSims3]

+Daniel Latorre Thanks

[@totallynothawks8481]

sorry people do not have perspective They really think the world is raped around them I don't need most of what your have BUT Very Ingenious. perfect thanks

[@gilbertrobles1374]

Great job. But let me ask.. Isn't it too much weight having all that gear on your kayak? Or you don't load up all those crates at once.. Just wondering if you do..including your weight. Looks great. Love the rudder system.👍

[@JohnSims3]

Gilbert Robles no I don't fully load it I just take whatever I need but there are the options I have that are always available. Thanks for watching

[@ratdog3055]

Nice Rig

[@JohnSims3]

+Ratdog 305 Thanks pal!

[@cmquinn12]

Nice job!

[@premiersvc]

Frck'n exellent job. Clean too. You make all my mods look kinda dirty. Ive been working a "v" sail for a while, i'e learned the hard way about paddling back after a fun run. I built an outrigger and rock the trolling motor for sure....i thought i was lookin at zoffingers yak at first. Thumbs up.

[@JohnSims3]

Thanks! Here is the template I used for the sail.. Zoffinger gave me great ideas too! users.cot.net/~beduval/sail.html

[@js2885]

Wow.....Im Jon Sims....small world...Jonathan actually....love my FS10 kayak....will post a video soon as I have modified and engineered a lot of extras on my yak....take care!!

[@JohnSims3]

J Sims ;D Welcome to the 'family'! I'm actually John Sims III. but they sometimes call me the turd instead of the third!

[@Db-sx3du]

Good job!

[@JohnSims3]

thank you!

[@nschott13]

This is an awesome setup, looking to buy a perception soon. Liking all these ideas for customization. Going to have to steal these ideas. Mind if I share on my Facebook?

[@JohnSims3]

Go for it!

[@davicitomartinez680]

Nice job!!

[@mdoubleeoutdoors706]

nonstop kayak trout fishing action in my video, these are the early stages of my mods, but you can kind of see them. Its much more complex now...

[@mmchallengerfishing6517]

Great video

[@anamericangosefishing2107]

Awesome how much do sails help

[@JohnSims3]

An American Gose fishing Helps a lot in a wind for sure!

[@JamesThaMan97]

Very very cool

[@sanuske]

Nice yak!

[@JohnSims3]

THANKS ALL for 10,000 views!

[@n8free-man883]

you are awesome !! i wish i could buy your rudder kit !:)

[@JohnSims3]

it's easy to make!

[@moobyworldmine]

I am considering this model kayak, but am stuck on the seat options. Some reviews claim the molded seat back is not comfortable, and they preferred the adjustable seat. Do you find it comfortable for long trips?

[@JohnSims3]

Hey! Let me say this...I am not a small dude, 6 ft. 2" and 250 lbs. (And old!) I found it not fitting my lumbar, so what I did was take a piece of closed cell foam and unscrewed the seat back, laid the foam sown and screwed it back, and it was perfect! Of course I am now spoiled on my Outback, but I love this yak! Depends on your size. Can you find one local to try? Some rental places have the newer models but I think they have the same seat mold...

[@moobyworldmine]

Outback Hobie? Don't make me cry, lol, I had one....long story had to sell and tried inflatables. Not good in a canal with thick branches. lol Looking for another SOT, but half price of Hobie. 😊

[@JohnSims3]

Yeah! Got two! One for me and the wife. I won mine in a fishing tourney. If you can get the PS at a decent price, go for it. I still have mine and it's used regularly.

[@willsmith7261]

Can you post a video or send me the instructions on how to make the fish bag? Thanks!

[@JohnSims3]

Yes, will do it later. Check back!

[@willsmith7261]

Thanks a lot! I think it's a great idea and I want to make one for my kayak!

[@JohnSims3]

Check it out...kzbin.info/www/bejne/qICxoYaOZpuJn9k

[@chriscraig7684]

Nice setup. How good does that truck sunshade cooler work. That looks like it would work great especially if you got two and doubled layered it. I try using an ice chest and didn't like having that big thing on mine and really don't want to spend a lot of money on a fish bag

[@JohnSims3]

@Chris Craig -- Thanks! It works fantastic. I was Very surprised at how well it keeps everything from spoiling. I got mine from Walmart (a heavy duty one made for trucks because it is thicker material-about $4) and I also use a Publix Cooler Bag ($2 or $3) inside of it to keep the liter soda pop bottles in. The Publix bag keeps the frozen bottles a lot cooler and if I only catch small fish, I use it to store them in. I usually take 2 bottles that are frozen and they last almost 24 hours, even in the hot sun. I was amazed at the insulation quality of the mylar sun shield... Yes, you can double them up for sure, and probably put some more thin insulation material in between. You can also make them any size and shape just by cutting them with heavy duty scissors. If you don't have a way to sew them, Duct Tape works great, at least for a while. What I like is the thing folds up like an accordion or you can roll it up, and I just shove it in my forward milk crate. Hope it works out for you. A heck of a lot cheaper than a fish bag, and very tough to tear...

[@maryannb2086]

this is nice i just bought me the same kayak but its a 10 foot one.

[@JohnSims3]

+maryann bolzenius nice!

[@maryannb2086]

Yes the kayak is almost like yours

[@JohnSims3]

;D

[@michaelkim4251]

Great compass~! :-)

[@mikem.8367]

First of all your rig looks Great! I have a question about your rudder did you purchase the mount and rudder or did you make it? I am looking to put one on my Ascent10t and a new kayak, the Cayman from West Marine made by Perception. any thoughts and advice would be great. Pelican

[@JohnSims3]

I made it from an old street sign I had laying around. Bent it and cut it with a jig saw. Look up 'Rudder Gudgeon' on Google or this site has all kinds of sizes duckworksbbs.com/hardware/p-g/index.htm I just chose to not drill holes and used the keel plate and pad eye for anchoring points. Seems to be holding up well even when running aground every trip!

[@Zachaccount93]

yeah i heard that.... 6:30

[@doz161]

awesome

[@christopherlagos4499]

Can you stand up in this kayak?

[@JohnSims3]

+Christopher Lagos Yes, but only in flat water. I made the outriggers for flats fishing so I can stand and see without falling over.

[@savannahmorgan736]

do you know if they still sell these kayaks?

[@JohnSims3]

Savannah Grace I believe so, just a newer model. I've seen them at Dickson sporting goods recently

[@BoghyFL]

Nice..!

[@z4u68]

you didn't drill any holes but you mounted it with bolts. Hum , sorry but im lost on that one.

[@JohnSims3]

+Terry Holden The bolts were factory that hold the skeg plate, and the bolt holes do not go thru the hull. they are 'nutsert' type fasteners molded in.

[@michaelsturgeon4073]

what brand hatch did you install in the front cargo area

[@JohnSims3]

It was a hatch from Bass Pro Shops. Don't recall the brand...but it fit the mold perfectly!

[@KayakhacksFishing]

John - I would like to feature your milk crate in my upcoming article in Southern Kayak Fishing magazine.. May I pull a still frame from your video for the article? Thx

[@JohnSims3]

Please feel free to do so! Thank you! Check my video on my Hobie Outback setup. there may be a better description & shot there toward the end...THANK YOU!

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Perfect - I'll download both and look for the best still. I am trying to feature a few different folks in the article to drive some traffic to them and will pick various features from each. Thanks!

[@Nicholastriase]

Whats the name of this kayak? i want to see how much i can get one for i like it allot.. :D

[@JohnSims3]

Perception Sport - Access 11.5

[@chriscraig7684]

So how did you do the fish bag? Did you use some kind of glue to seal the edges or sew it. Is there a website you got the idea from?

[@JohnSims3]

I folded it in half lengthwise, and sewed the edges and one end shut. I then cut about 18 inches off of the end I didn't sew, because it was way too long (the width of a truck windshield, then I sewed Velcro to the open edges, and turned the whole thing inside out. I have seen it before but can't recall what site. You don't have to make it as long as mine, in fact you can get 2 from one window shade. I made mine long to hold Kingfish, Wahoo, Dolphin, etc.

[@schneiderfishing4198]

How did you make the 1 milk crate flip open on the other one and how did you make the top???

[@JohnSims3]

+Schneider Fishing I used heavy ty-wraps for a hinge and the one with the 'extended top' was made from the bottom of another milk crate. Check out this video and you may be able to see more detail kzbin.info/www/bejne/havTe3SIeZeXnLs

[@schneiderfishing4198]

Ok thankyou!

[@maryannb2086]

what kind of fabric did you use? i have a lot of extra fabric for my sewing machine.

[@JohnSims3]

+maryann bolzenius I got nylon ripstop from JoAnn's fabrics. It was on sale for $1.75 per yard. All colors available!

[@maryannb2086]

Awsome i plan to buy some fabric and make a sail. We r testing out the kayak this weekend to see how it handles first.

[@JohnSims3]

Check out my videos on my channel on the sail. I show the link to what I copied. kzbin.infovideos I also have another video on my channel here kzbin.info/www/bejne/e17TmYBorK91naM that shows a cross wind sail around 1 minute 20 seconds...Check out how I rigged it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGnKlnSwrtqWrdl8ere I am in the bay kzbin.info/www/bejne/e17TmYBorK91naM Also, this is the pattern and parts I used... users.cot.net/~beduval/sail.html

[@maryannb2086]

Awsome il check it out im going to make a video of my 1st test run on my kayak this weekend at the beach i hope its not too cold lol =)

[@JohnSims3]

+maryann bolzenius Let me know how it goes!. Also, if you sew it yourself, use a heavy needle and nylon thread. JoAnn's fabrics have thread that I can't break, same colors as the fabric. You really don't need the window, but I copied the pattern I have posted above.

[@bertharris9748]

Life is good...........

[@JohnSims3]

Bert Harris Yeah mon! Janet & I went out to the Bay today and had fun Yakkin'. It was windy but we were together, so that's all that matters! Give Kathy a kiss for me!

[@CarlosMartinez-mc6rf]

Spañis ?

[@christopherlagos4499]

Ok thanks.

[@chriscraig7684]

I appreciate it man. That will be a lot better than that dumb ice chest.

[@JohnSims3]

So true!

[@Manuel_Z_Kayaks]

JEEZUS CHRIST! You made me take a look at myself.... Do we really need all that crap on a friggin kayak? I mean C'mon... At the end of the video you're just naming off random leftover trash in your crate... A piece of rope, some leader...random baggies of crap. You know most of that stuff won't even be touched unless you're moving it out of the way to reach for a knife or something.... And just like every other video... No video of any of it in use! Seriously... I do the same dumb stuff! AND I'M WATCHING VIDEOS AT 1AM TO FIND MORE WAYS TO ADD CRAP TO MY SAIL YAK...

[@JohnSims3]

ha! I do thae same pal! I only take what I think i need depending on the fishing I am doing. sometimes I have everything! never know when you might need something.

[@Manuel_Z_Kayaks]

I'm learning to take all the crap with me but leave most of it in the truck. If I'm trolling I toss a few lures in a container and I'm off. maybe a couple soft plastics but not full packages of the same plastic in different colors.

[@JohnSims3]

+phartattack same here. whatever it takes to catch fish!

[@billknorr4599]

phartattack This you tube video brought to you by... Good and Clean.

[@senatorjosephmccarthy2720]

phartattack + Ha Ha! Now you've stopped preachin', and done begun Meddlin'! Ha Ha. I know I'm a hoarder. And the inuet went out with almost nothin, and came back with a day's catch.

[@JohnSims3]

My homemade kayak V sail in action: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWSokIWIZZdkb5o

[@JohnSims3]

here are my homemade Outriggers kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHXdh2yNo9eHhKs

[@JohnSims3]

Check out my Hobie style live bait well here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipOymYKDfKuBas0

[@JohnSims3]

Here is my final test on the Hobie style live well kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXq4fZ2tiLt9btk