Sit-In Kayak Fishing Setup

Here is an Overview of my Kayak Fishing Setup
The anchor trolley video i referenced is here:
1. • Kayak Fishing - Anchor...

[@darkstormoutdoors5831]

I wanted a sit in before I watched this. Now I REALLY want one. Thanks for sharing!

[@Hydrayak]

Great walk through! I fish in a sit inside too. Subbed!

[@gethooked1390]

Its a perfect kayak

[@kjfishman547]

Nice set up. I fish out of a sit in also. I don't personally like flush mount rod holders because the rods can get caught up in low hanging brush and trees where I fish. Instead I used the quick draw type. so I could have the rods laying level with the boat or adjust to troll. Nice console! Couldnt find one for my Loon 138 so I made a console with luan wood screwed to the rim of the cockpit. Mounted a fish finder and set a shallow tupperware like container with a lid for a little dry storage catch all.

[@themadscientistg7804]

I too have a sit in kayak. I like very much what you did with yours and its pretty much what I want to do with mine. I will save this great, informative video for reference purposes when it comes time for me to add stuff on. My fishing bro has a sit on top and the next time we go out, I will ask him to let me try his to see whats so great about being on top. Well with mine I can actually stand up in it, slightly wobbly lol, but I guess with in time, my inner ear will make adjustments for better balance lol. Thanks for sharing.

[@downunderfishing5803]

i have a viking sit on top kayak, but man, i have to say that is one sweet ride you got there, its so well organized, im jealous !

[@bmjfishing]

Thanks! tight lines!

[@asylumUS]

this is a great video, i am currently helping my brother in law set his sit in yak up and this is gonna help out a ton! good job here bud

[@tommyv4980]

I really like this set up

[@richardlevy3483]

At last a kindred spirit! I also have a sit in kayak and use it primarily for fishing. I just got it last year and now I'm ready to fix it up. You gave me some terrific ideas. Thanks...also, I love the Ugly Stick Light rods...best value on the market. Tight lines.

[@bmjfishing]

Thanks man!

[@DavidFDay]

Nice set up. I can tell you have put a lot of time and thought into it. I just bought a kayak about a month ago, I've only been able to get 3 times for couple hrs each time but hoping for more. Good luck fishing!!!

[@bmjfishing]

David F. Thanks! Good luck to you as well!

[@imadumas2]

Good job on the yak and the vid. One of the better rigging of a sit-in I've seen. Love my old town predator sot but still have a soft spot for my old pungo 120 with the console. Enjoyed the vid and hope you have many hours of enjoyment from your rig!

[@bmw3880]

i have a wilderness pungo 120 that i have fitted with two scotty rod holders on the dash like this one but i have the extentions for both of them so they are out of the way when not in use or paddling, removable anchor trolly, wheels that fit into the watertight hach, and a rear removable flag. my net fits perfetly in the bands behind the seat and i put my tacklebox up near my feet. infront of the seat there is a masive usless cup holder so i have a kettelbell has an anchor and it fits perfectly. i dont have flush mounted rod holders but im looking in putting in two of them

[@ChrisSnyder135]

Thanks for the great ideas. I have a 16ft Pamlico Wilderness that I have used in Mobile Bay, San Francisco Bay, and many lakes and streams here in TN. Love to catch fish out of it and more so after building a trailer to pull it around. Like the console and silent traction ideas. Thanks

[@bmjfishing]

Thanks for checking out the vid!

[@oducks5820]

Where have you fished in mobile bay I was thinking of getting one and taking it down to dauphin island to fish for specks and reds

[@bmjfishing]

Im actually based in Virginia and do alot of fishing up north in the PA/NJ area. Ive never been down south with it but ive seen others on youtube do it and looks sweet

[@36742650885]

nice kayak, we have the same taste in rods/reels mine are all ugly stik/shimano reel combos too

[@connorschork8462]

man anyone who fishes from a sit in like us know how to save money!

[@J5swagg]

Connor Schork I love my sit in a lot more compared to my sit on.

[@hgghggggjhgg8330]

Connor Schork It's not about saving money, it's about do u have money to spend or if ur a broke fool who willing to risk your life on a cheap kayak from Walmart ...

[@cowboyfromkettins]

Spent £30 on my kayak and I haven't died yet.

[@faithm.173]

@@hgghggggjhgg8330 it's more about using the money you're saving for better fishing gear. 😀

[@themodernadventurer4320]

Hgghgg Ggjhgg Sun dolphins are death traps, its about using what money you have in the best possible way.

[@joshuachapa8658]

Good content, you got me when you pulled out the sponge ! I need me one. I own sit in and sit on yaks. Great tips for both!

[@anthonyvespia6662]

YIKEs,not t a fan of any sitin kayak. Love my 120 pdl open deck. It's like setting up your own one man boat. But it's my 1st kayak, and with all invested and now the Bixpy j2 rudder attached motor. One day i will add my Oldtown Sportsman 106, with the Minnkota trolling motor. But I won't part with my 1st kayak. Not after waiting through covid, and saving for almost a year to purchase her. And now she's sentimental to me. So I understand, you keeping the sit-in yak. But you would love that 12ft pdl, open deck, storage, rudder, seat, and a ton of accessories. Be safe bro..prayers 🙏 🎣

[@lilrara11804]

Sik boat (get it?).. I wish I wasn't so paranoid about capsizing a sit in... I.other than filling with water in an accident they make a lot of sense. Seriously well done, clean boat.

[@bmjfishing]

Thanks!! Ive had this boat since like 8th grade and only flipped once and it was my fault haha. Takes alot to flip it.

[@MS-xl9bv]

Wow, Brian hahaha I was looking at kayak diving videos and I came across your video, AWESOME!! Your sun dance sure looks better then the day you bought it, can`t say the same for mine but, haha.. I have my sun dance down here in Miami, but with all this tropical water full of fish and lobster. I had to put aside the old red sun dance and move on to a SOT Perception Caster 12.5. build for fishing, but more importantly its suitable for diving!

[@bmjfishing]

Nice dude! Take some pics!

[@limeymotors]

Nice set up you have there and thanks for posting a Sit-in rig. I fish from my Walden Scout. I wish I knew about that consoul before I made mine. I like that one much better

[@bmjfishing]

Thanks! i was at a kayak outfitter getting ready to get shuttled out for a run and noticed that console in their shop. my mind immediately went to fishing so i grabbed it. back then it was like 65 bucks. not sure if its come down any in price.

[@TimSpencerFishing]

Great setup! I was just curious how much the fish finder was I'm looking for one but don't want to pay a lot

[@WILKINSOUTDOORADVENTURES]

Impressive setup!

[@bmjfishing]

Hey @Catherine Sherbs! I think its called the "kayak konsole" by Wilderness Systems. I bought it like 6 or 7 years ago so im not sure if they are still out there or not.

[@alanskyy]

+BMJ Fishing I found it on amazon in case some is looking where to find it. www.amazon.com/Harmony-Kayak-Konsole-Dry-Hatch/dp/B003N8CJDC/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

[@ShinyKnife]

I wish I had done more research before buying a sit in kayak. I’d like to stand while fishing. if I stand up in mine I’m going swimming.

[@koriwhitchurch7171]

Very nice rig I just finished laying out my Jackson Kilroy

[@bmjfishing]

Thanks! Good Luck to ya!

[@wagontrack]

Thanks for the post... some good idea's which I'm going to borrow.

[@Mike4winds]

Like the set n great ideals .For mind I need lights for the bay fishing.

[@bmjfishing]

Gregory West Hey gregory.. right now i just have it clipped on with the bungee going around my cockpit like it comes stock. since i have wires running into it and whatnot im actually looking into running a couple bolts through it so its a little more permanently attached. when i load it on my car my tie down straps cross right over it so it holds it on when traveling.

[@pa1264]

Nice set up.

[@louisplevell4309]

B, I appreciate your videos! I am just wondering why you did not place your battery in the dry well on your console rather than putting it behind the seat? I have a similar set up and a 12v fits nicely in the front dry well, Seems like less wire would be needed. Did you opt for a larger battery? Thanks.

[@bmjfishing]

Louis Plevell Thanks man! I thought about putting my battery in there but my battery was a bit too fat to fit in there. Plus i liked the idea of having a battery box because i could move it to other boats pretty easily. I just put my binoculars, keys and phone in that little dry storage in my console now.

[@YakMotley]

Great video! You got a new subscriber!

[@bmjfishing]

Yak Motley Thanks for the sub!

[@YakMotley]

Welcome! Feel free to check my videos out. Let me know if you would be interested in doing a "Featured Channel" swap.

[@carbell88]

What a great set up

[@bmjfishing]

carbell88 Thanks!

[@ghantechmobile5474]

Awesome video. I just received an Emotion Glide sit-in kayak. If you're not familiar with it it's a 9' 7" kayak with 2 flush mount rod holders and nothing else. No additional storage except for behind the seat and toward the front of the boat. You have quite a few things there that I'd like to have with me but I just don't have the room. Are there any external options that would work well for me on the Emotion that you could think of?

[@YAKMANONT]

Great set up ....well done

[@theneededhero2495]

I kinda am wanting to find room for a cooler on mine in case I catch fish that I can keep

[@ernieshimp617]

Thank you. Very well done Lots of great ideas

[@bmjfishing]

+Ernie Shimp Thanks Ernie!

[@getatmehbro]

How much do you think you have spend on this setup? I am looking into getting a yak for fishing down here in florida. Been fishin all my life up in Minnesota, ha, I'v got the itch to fish... xD

[@ethanheldreth736]

what kayak do you have?

[@firefighterd1265]

Just got my sit in. will probably get a bigger one next year at tax time

[@reychavez3482]

Thanks for making my brand new sit in kayak look horrible😂

[@blackoutdivision1999]

thanks this helped a ton i am new to kayak fishing and have a set in need help to make it for fishing

[@bmjfishing]

TheFloridaAirsoftGroup Thanks for checking out my vid!

[@blackoutdivision1999]

np

[@dannyherson7126]

what kind of kyak is this? and what length do you recommend for rivers and lakes.

[@cdorey96]

How universal do you think the console is? Would it fit most kayaks or do they make specifically for each kayak? Thanks, awesome looking yak by the way!

[@bmjfishing]

Hey Christian, I believe it will work on most open-cockpit kayaks. This particular console is a Wilderness Systems and i put it on my Perception without any problems. Heres a good place to check it out: kayakfishinggear.com/303aerospaceprotectant-1-1-1-1-1-3.aspx

[@davidboyd1226]

Would you recommend having a spray skirt of fishing in the beach lines of North Carolina?

[@beerdiaryshootinmcdaniel8063]

got a link for the remote mount?

[@senpaikush4191]

Man I am really jealous of this rig. How much did all this cost roughly? Really really would like to have my kayak look like this someday maybe.

[@bmjfishing]

senpai kush Im not sure how much all of this cost. I bought the boat new for around $600 back in high school and have added approx. $600 in accessories onto it. Really nice fishing kayaks these days run $1200-$3500 so i guess i made out ok haha.

[@YancySmith]

That's a sick setup! I've been bank fishing for almost a year and wish I had a boat... But this setup seems much more practical and cost effective. How much did your setup cost overall? Just kind of curious.

[@bmjfishing]

Yancy Smith Ball park price for this is in the $1200 range. The boat i got in high school new for $600 and ive added around $600 more in gear. Thanks!

[@jairusaudwin2605]

is a sit in kayak OK where water can get 70cm or 2 feet of wave?

[@jacktheoutdoorsman2825]

and one last question do you prefer kayak fishing or a regular boat fishing

[@joewoodchuck3824]

Can someone explain what the advantage of a kayak over a canoe is other than being more compact for storage and transport? It seems like they cost about the same, and canoes have a lot more room while in use.

[@benwoolley8205]

They on occasion can be a little easier to work by yourself, and they move quicker to cover more ground, but other than that it is all personal preference.

[@bmjfishing]

i personally like kayaks.. they sit in the water instead of on top of it. much more stable and fast. less cargo space on some models. I have a big cockpit and big dry storage area that i can load up if necessary on my boat.

[@TheBushwooky]

I think they are more stable, and easier to maneuver both in and out of water especially if your alone. I would say the only advantages a canoe has is ability to hold more gear and if you want to go with other people in the same boat. Haven't seen too many double seat kayaks set up for fishing.

[@thomas9429]

Where do you get that padding for your rails? Your kayak is looking pretty sweet!

[@bmjfishing]

Thanks! I got the padding from www.kayakfishinggear.com i think its called Konsole Silent Traction or something like that.

[@ernestovillagomez5438]

Does that kayak console fits on a perception odyssey 11.5 kayak

[@josephsteward7230]

Nice vid keep up the good work

[@DASRgraffiti]

Nice lookin set up

[@bmjfishing]

+david hayman. Thanks David!

[@jairusaudwin2605]

Have you tried the kayak on water with waves?

[@chrisgamero4646]

can too much stuff on it effect it being to heavy to be in the water? and the dry storage spot can it be used to keep water and live bait ? sick kayak by the way!

[@bmjfishing]

Im sure if you started getting close to the max rated weight for the kayak it could be a problem but so far i havent had any issues. i have a spackle bucket that fits in my dry storage that i sometimes use for water/live bait/live well for trout haha. it works but you'll definitely be adding a lot of weight.

[@bmxbros5159]

That a good set up

[@bmjfishing]

Thanks!

[@jacksonbeer9654]

Hey what's your guys tips on kayaks like which one should I get

[@fishingkid4607]

How much does this setup cost minus the kayak, gopro, and fishing gear?

[@romansandbank7251]

What els is there?

[@TheBushwooky]

Roman sandbank I think he meant all the mods he did to it, how much those cost.

[@zaytoben]

Awesome video!!

[@BEARDEDYAKIN]

Where do you fish at. I'm just getting back into kayak fishing. if your near Pennsylvania. I kno where the muskies and pike hangout

[@bmjfishing]

Hey Joseph, i do most of my fishing down in Virginia where i live. I go up to PA once and awhile to visit family and fish as well

[@loudemartino2825]

Awesome video

[@bmjfishing]

Lou DeMartino Thanks!

[@timivers8823]

Where did you get the adhesive no slip covering

[@bmjfishing]

Tim Ivers I picked it up at Hook1.. Most of the major kayak fishing supply websites like Hook1 and Austin Kayak have it. The particular brand i used was "Conseal" but i believe harmony makes an identical version as well. hope that helps!

[@timivers8823]

bmjfishing thanks! Just got my yak yesterday and saw your setup. Very nice! I'm doing the same!

[@kaosaephan6303]

where did you buy the sound attraction from?

[@gethooked1390]

wow. sweet dude

[@natesiwiec5499]

That is so awesome

[@MrV118]

very nice

[@bmjfishing]

Thanks!

[@willhoy1345]

where did you get the silent traction from?

[@claydawson2670]

Does that console only fit that kayak or does it fit all kayaks

[@bmjfishing]

the console fits multiple kayaks. i bought it a long time ago, so i don't know what the newest ones are like.

[@noahlouviere4778]

would you sell this kayak and how much

[@henryedwards4730]

Where'd you get the silent traction?

[@bmjfishing]

I got it from www.kayakfishinggear.com. I got two big pads for like 10 bucks. I recently redid the traction around the rim of the cockpit where it actually wraps around the top so its less likely to rip off from my tie down straps.

[@catherinesherbs6146]

what kind of console is that?

[@patrickpannell7253]

Its a great setup but for me if you need a fish finder in a kayak it just dose not seem like fishing

[@verdugoadventures]

nice video

[@rob_225]

What kind of kayak is this one

[@bmjfishing]

bigbob891 Its a Perception Sundance 12.0. They dont make them anymore but a Wilderness Systems Pungo 120 is essentially the same boat.

[@rob_225]

Ok thanks for the respond and that yak is sick as hell man

[@bmjfishing]

Thanks man!

[@the.tricky.outdoorsman]

I can't seem to find that model console any more. Can someone help me out?

[@bmjfishing]

Hey Will, My understanding is that Wilderness Systems bought out Perception awhile back and has since changed up their lineup. A Wilderness Systems Pungo 120 is the exact same boat as a Perception Sundance 12.0, so try searching for that and you'll probably have more luck.

[@the.tricky.outdoorsman]

bmjfishing I this my first message got you confused. I revised it soon afterward. I was looking for the fishing console set up you have. I appreciate your reply, thank you and God bless

[@bmjfishing]

haha gotcha.. i think there are still some of these around but I'm not 100% on that one.

[@matthewbradley808]

what do you fish for

[@bmjfishing]

Hey Matthew, i fish for Large/Small mouth bass mostly. I also fish for trout in this rig as well. fresh water pretty much lol.

[@rwebdaddy]

Bad ass!

[@bmjfishing]

Thanks Bro!

[@HOOKEMINTHEMOUTHKAYAKFISHING]

love andHOOKEM IN THE MOUTH!

[@Trausii__]

How much what the kayak

[@bmjfishing]

Shawn Trausi Kayak costed me around $600 back in like 2002.

[@alextheoutdoorsman9807]

nice intro

[@bmjfishing]

Thanks!

[@fishinandwishin]

can this kayak be used for ocean fishing??

[@bmjfishing]

ive had it out in the ocean before and dont know if id trust it farther out. id be wanting a longer wider sit-on top for that kind of fishing

[@jbarksdale5845]

Wtf is a buht?

[@bmxbros5159]

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[@flipone2166]

Looks like you don't take it out to much bro.... you spend to much time putting stuff into that kayak that you forgot what the purpose was

[@bmjfishing]

felipe izaguirre Interesting assumption felipe.. you're wrong by the way. - tight lines :)

[@flipone2166]

bmjfishing it's a bad ass setup tho ......

[@DivergentAPB]

All this stuff doesn't sink this

[@Cdubp01]

SoaR Vizzion Kayak manufacturers list a max weight. So just make sure the weight of yourself plus accessories doesn't exceed it. This yak, just guessing, is probably around 300lb limit. So if you weight 200lbs-you got some wiggle room of stuff you can haul.

[@anthonyvespia6662]

Yikes sit in fishing kayak. Hope you have that pump on board...

[@shanejb2121]

Old comment, but yeah...Alot of sit-ins are sketchy, and unstable, but I have to say this model, as well as the WS Pungo 120 are real stable. I tried both out last year on a trip. The Pungo has a MUCH better seat, but both feel real good in the water. You can lean well beyond what you would assume would flip you. Of course your mileage may vary. I'm 6ft. 195 lbs., but if you taller/heavier, it might feel more twitchy than my experience. Still love SOT's performance more, but a well thought out boat like this can really bridge the gap.

[@carlbossert6888]

I personally would keep some TP in the dry storage when nature calls

[@bmjfishing]

+your boi Carl Good Idea!

[@detectingthepnw968]

what kind of kayak?

[@bmjfishing]

+detectingthepnw It is a Perception Sundance 12.0. They don't make them anymore, however it is very similar to the Wilderness Systems Pungo 120.

[@CGXD123]

got my first kayak for Christmas🙌🙌 can't wait to start

[@getoffyourbassandletsfish7651]

Sweet grats after taxes I'm buying one for a 🎁 to me

[@austinhernandez2716]

Me too, my mom didn't know anything about kayaks so she got a sit in. Oh well it will have to do, I'm broke lol

[@noirxplorer3185]

Great ideas and good job! Way to take the frugal route.

[@ericmanseau2382]

Really nice set up. Thanks for the video.

[@JavierPadron]

Thanks for sharing and cool video buddy.

[@Deathst4lker]

Great vid thanks for sharing - just got my first kayak and doing lots of 'setup' research ;) Top man, thanks ;)

[@bmjfishing]

Sweet! Thanks man.. send me a pic of your setup when you are done!

[@rangerdoc1029]

the Sponge is an amzing Idea. super simple.

[@johnguth5376]

Pretty spiffy! Some really good ideas.

[@TheVirginiaStew]

Nice... Beautiful...I am getting one soon doing some shopping research...Thanks..Love all your Videos

[@Jack-1967]

very nice and clean setup.

[@kayakingctwithlou7599]

Thanx for sharing. I was looking to do something like what you did with the Silent Traction. Didn't know what it was called...thanx

[@andys8315]

Really nice setup. I have also tricked my kayak out for fishing. One thing I have found is black surfaces, such as the traction pads, and even the black rod holders, can get very hot on a hot and sunny day. I used white PVC rings to connect the rod holder tubing into the kayak for that reason. While not as attractive as what was used in this video, they do not get hot. There are also different color traction pads available that would absorb less heat. Another great add-on is cut swim noodles. You can cut them and fit them over the rails on the kayak to use them as arm pads. They work great to put your elbows on when fishing or just to rest your arms.

[@r.campbell5455]

I really like your set up and have incorporated some of your ideas in my Old Town Trip 10 Angler sit in kayak. Hoping to have a video of my boat on in the near future. Good job !