Santa Cruz Raptor Setup

[@flysubcompact]

Thanks for taking the time showing your mods. I seriously need an anchor trolley like yours and I dig the 360 light. BTW, the "sideways fish bag" problem. Check my SC Raptor mods video and look at the PVC support rack I came up with. You could easily use that same bag if you make a rack similar to mine. Built mine to elevate the basket and make a net on the back for my backpack or a long fish bag.

[@abcolburnt3]

I'll check that out. I'm always interested to see different setups. You never know what will work. Thanks.

[@AlanHowellphotovideo]

Hi Yakety! How do you feel about the Raptor now after owning it for awhile? Did you find it suitable for offshore?

[@abcolburnt3]

Alan, I don't own this kayak anymore. This is not because I didn't like it but because in order to get another kayak, I needed the money from selling this one to purchase the other one. My original plan was to keep the Raptor and to buy the other kayak but at the time that just wasn't possible. I am considering on buying another Raptor (exactly the same setup as you see in my video). To answer your question though, I have taken the Raptor offshore many times. It does fantastic offshore. I would not hesitate to take it offshore again if I had another one. It's fantastic for any type of fishing, including offshore! Feel free to hit me up if you have more questions. I'm always happy to talk about kayaking with anyone. 832-588-7091 If you happen to be in the Texas region or nearby, you may want to consider the outing I put together for offshore kayak fishing. It's an outing that I put together 6 years ago to help new kayakers on the water that have either never done it before or only been out a few times but still trying to get the hang of things. I have all levels of kayakers at this outing, beginner, intermediate, and experts. If you go to www.texaskayakfisherman.com and scroll to the BTB (Beyond the Breakers) section, click on it. Next, you will see my thread at the very top. It talks about Bob Hall Pier. That is where we launch. The rig is around a mile or less to get to. Many times we are catching peligic fish before we even get to the rig. As long as conditions or weather don't make it where I have to change weekends, we will have around 100 kayakers show up. The outing will take place on June 8th. Check out the details on the site. Give me a call if you have any additional questions. I'm always happy to chat.

[@raymurda4551]

large HD Milk crate is far superior to that bag. I understand people want to steer away from the "norm" but there is a reason they are so widespread.... They just work. You thinking about anchor trolley? I'm going to purchase this yak just wish they still had rear hatches.

[@abcolburnt3]

The only reason I don't need a milk crate is that I can't fit a 50" king in one. The fish bag I have in my video fits one just fine and keeps ice to insult the fish from going bad from the outside heat. I keep all my gear and lures in the tackle pod between my legs. That's what that was made for and it's perfect for all my gear, a very convenient location and feature Santa Cruz put on the yak that is beneficial. In my video, I show a anchor trolley. I love anchor trolleys. I have one on all my kayaks except my Hobie Tandem Island. In regards to the rear hatches, I hear ya. I will tell ya though you can still buy those hatches through the local kayaking retailer. In the past when I got mine, I called ACK (Austin, Canoe & Kayak) and had them shipped to my place. Those smaller hatches are standard for most kayaks from what I was told back then.