bass yaks with TROLLING MOTOR! - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

ivanputski · 02-14-2009, 10:28 PM

just saw these at the hartford fishing show... kayak with a trolling motor mounted where the rudder would go... must be great to not have to paddle... just focus on fishing... must be so nice for tube/worm... anyone have or try one? Where does the battery go?

Raven · 02-16-2009, 04:56 PM

no pictures? No Brand Name or model number... company name

as far as battery placement...certain manufacturers are putting
in battery holders...

i think you could have 4 ....6 volt batteries hooked up in series with a voltage regulator...supplying 12volt current to spread the weight out.

NIGHT STRIKES · 02-18-2009, 01:25 PM

We have been fishing these crafts for a number of years down here in the backwaters of Jersey.. 2-Man Ocean Ambush Kayaks. 55 thrust saltwater trollling motor and full size marine battery. The battery compartment is actually built in the bottom of the back seat.

eastendlu · 02-18-2009, 02:35 PM

Once a motor goes on it its no longer a kayak but a boat.

NIGHT STRIKES · 02-18-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by eastendlu

Once a motor goes on it its no longer a kayak but a boat.

This is true, especially here in NJ.. Hence the Registration and numbers ...
But let me tell you it gives you alot of additionial fishing options out on the water. Trolling & Bouncing eels off the bottom - again'st the tide.

It also makes for quick location changes and there is nothing better then after 6hrs of fishing and you have a 2-3 mile trek back to your vehicle into the wind and tide

Mr. Sandman · 02-19-2009, 09:02 AM

I am in the very early stages (and still getting the parts) to build one. I plan to make mine a little different, more like an inboard. Nothing will be above deck and it will be sealed. I picked up a trolling motor from an SB.com'er and plan to cut it up and get all the parts to fit below deck. (Mine will have outriggers and side pontoons along with a comfortable fighting chair and electronics) When it is complete I will have some photos. Yeah I will register it but that is no big deal.

My one question is...how to you attach a flying bridge to a yak?

wahlie · 02-25-2009, 10:45 PM

I saw these guys at the hartford show as well. I think they were called bassyaks or something like that. they are located near the casinos in Ct. sounds like a pretty good idea. I Think they want about 6 bills to rig your yak with their trolling motor. The guy I spoke with at the show was really nice and very informative. Surre would make trolling easier.

NIGHT STRIKES · 02-26-2009, 04:37 PM

Another great thing about having a trolling motor is the time it cuts in half going from point A to point B.. I know they are not a real kayak and to tell you the truth I can care less about the exercise aspect of kayak fishing.. If I only have a tide to fish then I want to spend as much of that time with a lure in the water at as many places I can find.. Alot of times we just use them as a mode of transportation during the darkest of night to get to one sod bank or sedge island or another then we walk and stalk the points and tidal creeks.. If you are familiar with South Jersey you will know what I mean along the Inter-coastal-waterway...

striperman36 · 03-01-2009, 05:29 PM

Its a good debate up here in NE, would I enjoy my limited fishing time more if i had a yak outfitted.
In amongst the gunkholes all around this around sounds tempting.
But if its too snotty for a boat would it be any better for a yak?

KayakFishingMag · 03-01-2009, 06:36 PM

The Electric Kayak Revolution is coming, we have a featured article coming out tomorrow about the Electric Revolution

BassYaks is certainly leading the way

Kayak Fishing Magazine sent BassYaks a Malibu X-13 to be rigged with a trolling motor setup

we can't wait to get it in the water.

You do have to be careful with how far you go, if you got motor problems you will have to paddle home. My fear is that people will get electric kayaks get themselves into trouble and not be able to get themselves back to the car.

just some food for thought

NIGHT STRIKES · 03-03-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by KayakFishingMag

You do have to be careful with how far you go, if you got motor problems you will have to paddle home. My fear is that people will get electric kayaks get themselves into trouble and not be able to get themselves back to the car.

just some food for thought

Good Point,, you have to use common sense and know your limits..
We actually outfitted our second seat so we can carry a extra battery because we have been out where we ran out of power in the past...

NIGHT STRIKES · 03-03-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by striperman36

But if its too snotty for a boat would it be any better for a yak?

In most cases not, and maybe even more so especially when water temps are running cold.. Not worth it one bit taking a chance..

Very rarely do I even attempt it when its blowing and I can only think on one particuilar instance where it becomes an advantage for me to fish in those conditions..