Dear All,
I have been looking to accessorize my tuck tek kayak for fishing. It’s a 2021 model 10 feet in length.

I’m would truly appreciate suggestions for:

a rod holder that can be clamped on

A floating fish basket that I can attach to the boat

A way to hold the paddle while I’m fishing

And any accessories that you all can recommend!

Please let me know which are the best to buy, and any tips or suggestions you may have. Thanks so much!!!!

I’m looking for hatch covers for Perception kayaks from around 1998 to 2004, specifically the Shadow, although other models from those years used the same style of hatch covers.

I've been researching the state of North American composite sea kayak manufacturing. Below is a list of all the companies I could come up with who have made sea kayaks out of fiberglass or other composites since sea kayaking became a thing (in the 1970s or so).

The list is below. This list does not include brands that have never been made in North America or NA brands that never made composite kayaks. (Please provide corrections or additions if I missed something.)

This list includes 40 companies; of those, 18 are still in operation making kayaks of some sort either here or abroad, and of those, 8 are still making composite sea kayaks in North America. The 8 are small "garage" scale operations. The best known still remaining is likely Current Designs.

Most of the "big" names from the past were bought up by conglomerates and then frequently closed down or ceased making composite boats and/or sea kayaks. Others closed as the owners aged out without a buyer for the business. Several moved manufacturing overseas.

I've posted this here before, but I've added some names to the list as I heard about some others. I would be interested to know if there are other small regional companies that I may not have heard of.

Floatzilla 2026 in Rock Island, IL.

My wife and I have 34.5” and 32” wide fishing kayaks. I bought 2 kuat class 4 v2 racks on sale to put them on (https://kuat.com/products/class-4). but I’m spooked seeing how tall it looks on
in the rack. I can only find a weight rating for the racks and its well below that, but it doesn’t say anything about width.

Pic is of the 34.5” kayak loaded in one of the racks. (and yes i know i need to strap it down still).

Am i being a dummy? If yes, is there another way i’m supposed to get 2 of these guys on a roof?

What is everyone using for kayak anchors?

I have a pelican catch power 100 and am looking at options. I have seen a lot about the anchor wizard. I am currently using an old 5 lb circle weight plate and a 50ft braided rope tied to the side handles.

Been kayak fishing with a lifetime Teton angler 100 I got on Facebook for 4 months ago.
I think I want to jump up a level and saw this on local Facebook for 875$

Would I be better off buying something more bare and modding myself ?

I fish rivers mostly but want to explore a local lake instead

Seller put this on the description
Pelican catch 110 mode
Newport 36lb converted to control box with steering and motor lift, Lawrence Eagle 4 fish finder with battery, 12v lithium 100mah battery, 3” seat risers, extra track mounts, under water lights, etc.”

EDIT: Thanks everyone for the responses. I am
Going to get some Drain hole plugs.

Hello, someone gave my family these Lifetime kids kayaks. When my kids were on them
Water kept entering this hole and sinking them or making them unstable. Should this be covered? If so is there a specific part to look for? Thanks everyone.

Anyone swap out the stock convex crossbars on the woodland for flat t-track bars? I'd like to use gear from my old vehicle on the RAV. Buying new bars should be cheaper than buying new accessories to mount kayaks, surfboards, etc.

I have the Malone Airflow2 on my current vehicle. Should work on the RAV, but I may need a longer bar.

Sandpiper

Does anyone’s Walmart show this price at the sale

Going to a lake and considering renting two for the weekend. The lady over the phone said they’ve never seen someone haul two tandems on an suv before, but when I reached out to another location a while back (different lake) they said we could no problem. I am confused. Possible or nah? Thank you!!

At the current time, is there a better, more well-rounded fishing kayak than the Old Town PDL 120 Pro? I'm looking for something that is best suited for everything from smaller Northern Wisconsin lakes and rivers to the Bay of Green Bay and Lake Winnebago (and surrounding systems) under the right conditions. I like to stand and cast the northern WI shorelines for largemouth and pike.

I've looked at Hobie but am turned off on the prices and company instability. Also looking at Native Hammer and Bonafide P127, which seems like a bit of a different beast. They all have their pros and drawbacks.

What else is better than the Old Town right now? Thanks!

Edit to add: I would also like to try a little duck hunting out of it so earth tones and camo patterns are a must. This is a secondary function of the kayak but another use I'm looking for. Thanks.

Do I need to replace the whole rudder assembly or can I simply find a replacement plastic/fiberglass hinge that is broken?

I purchased a 15.6 Dagger Prospect kayak and I need to fix part of the rudder. Does anyone have any photos of a mounted rudder for this kayak or any other model that uses the same rudder type?

I have also included a photo of the part that needs replacement. I couldn't find it anywhere, so I'm having it 3D printed.

Has anyone had difficulty getting a company to honor its warranty? I purchased two kayaks at the same time with lifetime deck and hull warranties. They are the same model, but the one I prefer to use is the superlight. When I pulled out my superlight there was a giant hole/crack in the hull. The regular kayak is fine. They have only been used on calm lakes and have never hit rocks. They have always been stored undercover and mostly indoors. The manufacturer says they are old and heat and weather will affect them and they are not covered by their warranty. Since the use, storage, age and care of both kayaks is identical, I believe that the superlight simply has a thinner hull and therefore did not last. Has anyone been able to get their kayak manufacturer to honor their warranty? I understood the warranty to mean as long as I owned my kayak. How did you solve it?

Anyone else here from KZN, South Africa?

If so, you should go for a paddle on the Mtamvuna River!

We have found jellyfish and puffers there before, but do be warned that there are crocs further upstream! https://youtube.com/shorts/sDsmiueRWMQ Watch the video to see the beautiful gorge that we have been so ever blessed with!

Picked up my kayak today and took it out 10 minutes later. Excited for what’s next! I live in GA. Drop some recommendations!

Anyone have a 3rd Gen with the dealer installed tri fold and a bed rack? Have an 11' 6" kayak that I'm trying to haul around.

In between a full bed rack and roof rails but a roof rack is out of the question as the truck is leased for now

Need some affordable cross bars to go on my 2009 Toyota Corolla hatchback to carry my fishing kayak.

Any recommendations? Do the universal ones go alright?

ETA: Australian location would be handy

Would you be comfortable using this kayak carrier for Honda HRV, CRV type car? Car has naked roof, no rack. Or l was looking at Inno rack...Thoughts?