Will Your Kayak Sink? - Scupper holes

[@stixxnsnares8378]

My right ear really loved this!

[@Flukemaster]

New microphone. When videoing it's always something

[@superxpro12]

@@Flukemaster maybe copy the mono channel to both channels as a workaround for the vids?

[@jeffh4505]

No wonder I couldn't hear anything. I generally only listen with my left ear bud in at work.

[@xXKILLBOT27Xx]

@@Flukemaster Almost all editing software can turn a stereo channel into a mono channel, or do what superxpro12 suggested and copy the right channel to the left channel as well.

[@Flukemaster]

I fixed it tonight. I had to download the RODE app and then I could merge the channels. All good now.

[@aware0879]

Thank God for this explanation! I'm new to the kayak world and had no idea what those holes in my kayak were 😂

[@k40damien]

This is the beat explanation I have ever heard and being new to Kayaking I greatly appreciate this video!!!

[@brettbeatty1860]

Rei sells scupper plugs that allow water to drain but not come up through to the kayak. I love them.

[@pamelaklemp5615]

This was GREAT INFO. I have also been told that checking the condition of your holes and plugs is SUPER IMPORTANT when checking out USED KAYAKS too. Making sure there's no cracks in or around them.

[@BrunosDraftKits]

Finally, I found a good explanation that makes sense. Just rented a kayak at a local lake to fish, and I kept worrying about the water in those holes.

[@ChippyGo]

U don’t understand how bad I needed this video. I took my kayak out Sunday for the first time and kept them plug the entire time. Water was building up. So I got out.

[@terryclowers4433]

Thank you Gene being new to kayaks I've wondered about this ,and now I know,as you say Teaching us about fishing!👍

[@garyswoleman4698]

Your videos have helped make my summer a really good one so far. Thanks.

[@msradiant7711]

You answered everything about it that I wanted to know Thank you 🙏🏽 😊be safe

[@kayakrob]

I have been kayak fishing for over 14 years now... and I just started thinking about the drag my scupper holes might have on the flow of water under the kayak. For the last few years I have a Vibe 13 foot Seaghost. I really like it. I have 10 scupper holes !!. I run with a Torqeedo... so I think I will be able to determine the difference. I will test by duck taping all but the front holes from the bottom. The fluid dynamics on a completely calm day may not cause much drag.... but those days a rare. The kayak bobbing up and down through waves with exposed supper holes must cause drag as the water "digs" into the exposed surface to the plane of the water angle. Good video... thanks.

[@Watchtower.S.FICI.1959]

Thankyou 👍 Preparing to buy one but didn't have an understanding about scupper holes until you explained. Make sense.

[@jpvernoutside3378]

Should’ve figured you would have a video about this. I was searching the subject…. I just installed my motorguide Xi3 and was wandering if I should plug the scupper holes now. I noticed a lot of water coming in while I’m moving. I’m fishing a calm lake tomorrow so I’ll probably try them in

[@petergartner7194]

You're not fat, you are a big boy! Always love your info stuff.

[@alekart781]

Great video! I know summer will be winding down but I could sure use a video on staying cool out in the yak. Maybe a video on tips you have learned to stay comfortable out on the water during the various seasons? Thanks.

[@mosierboy3631]

I’m an overweight fella with an Ascend 12T and I’m reluctant to unplug my scupper plugs…I hope this video will help my confidence next time I go out!

[@bartonpayne4783]

Have you ever tried the self-bailing scupper plugs? I have some and I really like them.

[@GeorgeHamilton285]

Does leaving the front plugs out add any stability when standing up?

[@Legallyblindoutdoors]

Thanks man didn't know about the speed aspect, I always keep mine unplugged

[@SullyEvo]

saw your truck with the decals parked yesterday at the boat ramp in nwga , kinda cool! I was like I know that guy!

[@Flukemaster]

Very cool! That's my home lake.

[@SullyEvo]

@@Flukemaster yea we traveled for a fishing day. My home lake is carters

[@kylerowan4199]

I took my yak out for the first time today and had every single hole plugged but one in the back. I was carrying a 25 lb anchor and my tackle in the back started taking on water in the back end. Could I have prevented taking on too much water to where I needed to bank it by keeping the two front scuppers unplugged because I was takin water in all over the place

[@andrewwatson754]

been wondering if I should run a couple scupper plugs in the back of coosa hd. Have an Xi3 in front and about 60 lb+ lead acid battery in J-Crate in tankwell. Usually take about 2 qts water on/trip. Thinking of moving battery right behind seat before tankwell if I can get it to fit, my only gripe with Jackson is not enough tankwell for a bigger kayak. Optimally I pony up for the lithium ion soon.

[@annec1005]

Great video as usual my scupper plugs let water out but not in I leave most all of them in all of the time unless I'm on the river or fishing shallow enough to use a parking Pole through the scupper in which case I would leave one scupper plug out

[@fishingwitfern4972]

Great info gene, you teach me something new almost everyday 👊🏼💯

[@andrewblack9796]

Beautiful setting for a video.

[@mcveyfamily1270]

LOL, I have been hooked on my scupper holes two different times that actually were quite serious problems. The first time was on a practice daY FOR A tournament on Toledo Bend where I was hung up on a cypress treetop. I ended up jumping out of my kayak and pilling it off and to the shore in gator waters. Next it happened again at Seminole and it was in January; it took me about an hour to get unstuck that time....

[@Sanctified_Leather]

Thanks FlukeMaster, Great Content as Always 😎👍

[@makae6184]

Does your standing stability improve with the front plugs removed?

[@idahofishgamer3560]

I have never caught anything on fake bait until I watched your videos on bass fishing this weekend I received my baitcaster and killed it took time to get use to the way they bite I also forced myself to use the jig now it's my most confident lure (black and blue with a white Jr bug trailer) thank you I believe they were there and boom 💥

[@brucetracey9711]

What kind of plugs do you use?

[@JohnSattoCH]

Awesome tips Gene love it!! 👍👊

[@jpvcwby]

I pretty much always leave my scupper plugs out. If it is really cold I'll sometimes put them in to keep water from coming up in. Thanks

[@trickytrav88]

Great info i plug the same ones pretty much

[@Prodaddyadventures]

Great video. Very informative

[@richardgibson899]

I was wondering why my kayak was very hard to paddle in a fishing outing. I had my dry box out of my SS-127 putting a fish finder in it, so all that water was coming into my kayak slowing me down to a crawl. I have never had so much problems paddling a kayak before even in the wind I was able to get some speed up. It was like dragging an anchor behind you. The next time I go fishing my dry box will be with me.

[@nunzioification]

I was disappointed my kayak only has 1 plug, probably more for drying it out, didn't know about plugs when I started. Great video, wish I saw this video a year ago lol

[@chuckpalmer3926]

Just bought RS117, didn’t come with the plugs. Should it? Or is it an accessory?

[@kathymatheny6336]

It’s an accessory.

[@sethmurray2896]

Were you at Rocky Mountain today

[@sethmurray2896]

If you were I saw you car and subscribed

[@Flukemaster]

Yep. I go there several times a week. Thanks for subscribing.

[@RobertJohnson-nk6mz]

Thanks for the great tips

[@CFJONROJAS]

I honestly use the scupper holes as storage for my scissors sometimes hahaha

[@FishingWithGraham97]

You’re not fat your strong!❤ awsome setup too!!

[@kambo_king1280]

Thanks for the info

[@StevenHearn-e1t]

Thanks for the info!

[@DoubleTFishing]

Great video!!!

[@bluegill2030]

I plug mine all the time. Forgot I took them out once and went out fishing by the time I was done paddling to my spot and looked down I had 2” of water in my kayak!! I had a troll motor and battery and all my gear plus me = a lot of weight!!! I keep them plugged all the time and keep a sponge with me to bail water when needed

[@LindenRanch]

Some plugs are designed for one way water passage to allow drainage.

[@burnsalot420]

Were you fishing with Jeff Foxworthy? That sounds like him asking about them holes, lol.

[@KevinSmith-dx2nf]

Here's your sign!!!

[@mikefurness1598]

Call me crazy and that's okay! But when I am anchored at a single spot I have been known to drop a little bit of garlic scented liquid down through a Scupper hole as an attractant to the area that my kayak is anchored. I don't know if it really does anything for me but in my mind it works. Only do this in shallow water six feet or less. Okay now everybody can call me crazy! LOL!

[@fondlemeez]

I've never heard of garlic being used as a fish attractant but let me know how it works out

[@jelly_fishing]

Great tip and video !!!

[@thorarrace]

Thanks for the video!

[@michaelmoon5700]

Well crap guess I need to try and find my scupper plugs. Not even sure I know where they are, have never used them.

[@davidarmstrong2503]

Thank you, we just purchased a kayak for the wife. I new there was a reason know I know Thank you

[@theloosemoose8200]

I plug all mine because my fin drive is the lowest point of the kayak and water drains through that... Also my hull is watertight so I'm less worried about sinking... If you have a hull that's wide open and all your plugs in, it would only take 1 good wave to sink you....

[@yakbassin7196]

I have a ascend 133x kayak and the rear scuppers don't do you any good because they don't sit at the lowest point allowing a good amount of water to pool up before it will start to drain. Don't buy kayaks from bass pro. The staff told me it wasn't that big of a deal.

[@fishingangler4315]

Also if you're transporting your kayak in the rain or expecting rain overnight pull the plugs so your kayak doesn't fill with water.

[@Flukemaster]

Yes!!!!!! This happens to me all the time.

[@richarde735]

depends on how big the bucket is sitting in the boat

[@proteusxavier9477]

Makes sense to me! Also grab yourself an ice fishing rod, drop a drop shot down a hole, get a bite and go for a ride! 😂 Yeeee hawwww! 🛥️ We call it the brownie buggie here up north. 🤣

[@EasyMoneySG]

Not once have i ever used plugs. Id rather have the drainage.

[@xNevlosx]

why not both? There are scupper valves that also drain....noobs

[@k4x4map46]

copy that! if ya eat spicy fish, pull ya skuppah plugs! seriously; now I can go back to WalMart and kindly inform the youngstah what them holes are for in the kayak! Perhaps show him this video!! awesome thanks!

[@smokeytheangler8387]

Cool kids release the dinks, through the scupper holes.

[@LovingIdaho]

I use them if my kayak is loaded down with camping equipment .

[@OfficialFedHater]

I clicked on this because I saw a bow mount trolling motor on your yak, that's wild.

[@Flukemaster]

Yep. I guess it’s the new “thing” in kayak fishing and I love it.

[@brianrobinson9979]

Your video won't play the audio through my AUX cord in my truck and it's only your video. Kinda weird, I guess I'll have to watch it later. I've always been confused about why people use scupper plugs

[@Flukemaster]

I have a new microphone and it's setting were screwed up. It was only recording on one channel. I figured out how to fix it tonight so there shouldn't be anymore issues.

[@brianrobinson9979]

@@Flukemaster sounds good 👍

[@getoffyoubassandletsfish8565]

Just cut another hole to drain the watet

[@garyscott982]

My plugs drain the water very fast I fish Old Town Predator MK.

[@contramendace]

"Next up - audio mixer, why I use, why I don't use it, stay tuned". But other than that annoyance thanks for your info

[@marvinprado1700]

Someone definitely asked Gene one too many times about the holes😂

[@captainnemo5379]

I only unplug mine when it's raining.

[@TheMachoGabacho]

I only plug the ones under my seat, to keep my butt dry.

[@hillbillybassfisherman8181]

when its 30 outside you get wet wow you be going home quick LMAO i been interrest in the new acend 133 put my motor guide 36v lithium pack on that i bet i cut waves then hahahahahaha

[@yakbassin7196]

I have a 133x with a motorguide xi3 and 100ah battery. After owning for awhile I can say I'm pretty disappointed. The front of the kayak had a pin hole. The rear scuppers don't drain properly due to them not being at the lowest point. Water will fill up an inch or two on rough water or rainy days. Major design flaw. The access panels all leak terribly filling the hull with water. My yak power system and all my electrical wiring was submerged causing my lights and sonar to fail. Luckily once everything dryed out it worked again. Save yourself a lot of heartache and buy a reputable kayak. Yes they are expensive. I paid 1000 bucks for the 133x thinking that was alot for a hunk of plastic. I guess 1000 dollars doesn't get you much now days.

[@hillbillybassfisherman8181]

@@yakbassin7196 i know what the difference than a sneak boat or even a jon boat this not kayak fishing nomore

[@hillbillybassfisherman8181]

i said why cant i fish in tournment in a two man plastic boat no difference

[@jonathanrecore2287]

No it wont

[@Shift1dwn5up]

I plug mine with nerf darts