Viking Kayaks Profish Reload Review and Modifications - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

addicted2sp33d · 02-24-2015, 01:01 PM

spudz · 02-24-2015, 09:27 PM

spudz · 02-24-2015, 09:32 PM

The Tackle Pod in the "Prep" stage of the modification. At this point most of the necessary holes had been drilled.

Top view of the Tackle Pod in the "Prep" stage. The holes for the modified wooden cutting board will be drilled next.

spudz · 02-25-2015, 09:46 PM

Modified Tackle Pod -
2- Railblaza Starports
4 - Pad eyes on exterior
6 - Pad eyes on interior
1 - RAM round 1" ball mount
1 - Viking Kayaks Fish Finder DIY install kit
2 - Polypropylene/plastic cutting boards cut to fit and used as backing boards
1 - Water seal the wooden Viking cutting board
1 - Installed Lowrance transducer + power cable

Modifications for the lid of the Tackle Pod - A polypropylene/plastic cutting board used as a backing board on the interior portion of the lid to reinforce the wooden cutting board on the exterior of the lid. Added a pad eye to the interior of the lid so I could clip items such as a small dry bag, sheath, etc for quick access.

Interior of the Tackle Pod -
Top photo: The polypropylene/plastic cutting board used as a backing board for the primary modified surface of the Tackle Pod.
Bottom photo: The backing board after the Railblaza starports, pad eyes and RAM ball mount had been secured to the Tackle Pod. Power cable to the Lowrance running through 3 interior mounted pad eyes.

Interior of Tackle Pod.

spudz · 02-25-2015, 11:02 PM

Well, that's it for now. I hope this compilation of photos and descriptions of how I customized my Viking was helpful!

Tight lines!

spudz · 04-21-2015, 02:42 PM

I’d like to thank Dan for the chill pod! Really appreciate the exchange my friend. Lost my original Chill Pod driving down the freeway. Securing your Chill Pod properly (under pad eyes towards the front and securing the rearward strap) WAS INSUFFICIENT for truck rack transportation and surf launches/landings. Here’s how I modified the Chill Pod so I won’t lose it on the road or in the surf. Thanks to Arnie Mears and Moose Gibson for your input. Hope this is helpful!

Made my own straps with plastic snap buckles and grommets placed w/ a grommet kit.

Followed Arnie's suggestion of a strap through the handle of the Chill Pod. The two-piece strap is bolted/secured into the brass inserts towards the rear of the tank well (one on each side).

The plastic buckle allows you to easily secure the strap to the pod.

Hardware for the Chill Pod - Two pad eyes w/ stainless screws, washers and nylock nuts. Small plastic cutting board pieces for backing/additional security and anti-seize.

Holes (slightly smaller than the diameter of the screw for water tight fit) drilled into the Chill Pod (+ small plastic cutting board pieces/backing plate w/ larger holes drilled through - not shown in this pic - see previous pic) as a backing plate for the pad eyes. Tethers made of vinyl covered stainless with S-Biners at each end.

Secured and ready to hit the road and surf!

spudz · 06-20-2015, 06:45 AM

A few more modifications to the Chill Pod -

Wanted to secure the "Hawg Trough" measuring device so I wouldn't lose it in the surf or while paddling. The trough is too long to secure in the chill pod or the tackle pod. Also wanted it to be accessible. Here's my solution - shock cord and a couple bungee lashing hooks.

Good to go!

02-25-2015, 09:46 PM	#4
spudz Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 78	Modified Tackle Pod - 2- Railblaza Starports 4 - Pad eyes on exterior 6 - Pad eyes on interior 1 - RAM round 1" ball mount 1 - Viking Kayaks Fish Finder DIY install kit 2 - Polypropylene/plastic cutting boards cut to fit and used as backing boards 1 - Water seal the wooden Viking cutting board 1 - Installed Lowrance transducer + power cable Modifications for the lid of the Tackle Pod - A polypropylene/plastic cutting board used as a backing board on the interior portion of the lid to reinforce the wooden cutting board on the exterior of the lid. Added a pad eye to the interior of the lid so I could clip items such as a small dry bag, sheath, etc for quick access. Interior of the Tackle Pod - Top photo: The polypropylene/plastic cutting board used as a backing board for the primary modified surface of the Tackle Pod. Bottom photo: The backing board after the Railblaza starports, pad eyes and RAM ball mount had been secured to the Tackle Pod. Power cable to the Lowrance running through 3 interior mounted pad eyes. Interior of Tackle Pod. Last edited by spudz; 06-23-2015 at 11:21 PM.

02-25-2015, 11:02 PM	#5
spudz Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 78	Well, that's it for now. I hope this compilation of photos and descriptions of how I customized my Viking was helpful! Tight lines! Last edited by spudz; 06-21-2015 at 11:01 PM.

04-21-2015, 02:42 PM	#6
spudz Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 78	I’d like to thank Dan for the chill pod! Really appreciate the exchange my friend. Lost my original Chill Pod driving down the freeway. Securing your Chill Pod properly (under pad eyes towards the front and securing the rearward strap) WAS INSUFFICIENT for truck rack transportation and surf launches/landings. Here’s how I modified the Chill Pod so I won’t lose it on the road or in the surf. Thanks to Arnie Mears and Moose Gibson for your input. Hope this is helpful! Made my own straps with plastic snap buckles and grommets placed w/ a grommet kit. Followed Arnie's suggestion of a strap through the handle of the Chill Pod. The two-piece strap is bolted/secured into the brass inserts towards the rear of the tank well (one on each side). The plastic buckle allows you to easily secure the strap to the pod. Hardware for the Chill Pod - Two pad eyes w/ stainless screws, washers and nylock nuts. Small plastic cutting board pieces for backing/additional security and anti-seize. Holes (slightly smaller than the diameter of the screw for water tight fit) drilled into the Chill Pod (+ small plastic cutting board pieces/backing plate w/ larger holes drilled through - not shown in this pic - see previous pic) as a backing plate for the pad eyes. Tethers made of vinyl covered stainless with S-Biners at each end. Secured and ready to hit the road and surf! Last edited by spudz; 06-18-2015 at 11:03 PM.

06-20-2015, 06:45 AM	#7
spudz Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 78	A few more modifications to the Chill Pod - Wanted to secure the "Hawg Trough" measuring device so I wouldn't lose it in the surf or while paddling. The trough is too long to secure in the chill pod or the tackle pod. Also wanted it to be accessible. Here's my solution - shock cord and a couple bungee lashing hooks. Good to go! Last edited by spudz; 06-21-2015 at 07:51 AM.

02-24-2015, 01:01 PM	#1
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02-24-2015, 09:27 PM	#2
spudz Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 78

02-24-2015, 09:32 PM	#3
spudz Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 78	The Tackle Pod in the "Prep" stage of the modification. At this point most of the necessary holes had been drilled. Top view of the Tackle Pod in the "Prep" stage. The holes for the modified wooden cutting board will be drilled next.