Where do you put your FF unit on your OK w/ Rod pod? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

CaliHalikiller · 05-31-2020, 04:07 PM

I run mine on what I think is a spot dedicated.to FF the spot that has a flip up cover I've drilled a hole just big enough for transducer cord and power cord fitted with a rubber seal I run my transducer threw the scupper hole located my my right foot I used some HD plastic pipping drilled holes threw it attached to the strap which secures FF sun cover surf launch all the time never a issue I keep my wires and battery in a plastic lined bag and which is located under rod pod easy access if you need to get to it

GregAndrew · 05-31-2020, 04:56 PM

I mount mine right on top of the Sonar Shield, with a couple of screws to wingnuts (for fast on and off).

I run my wires into the hull thru a Cable Clam just underneath the cover. Drill holes, in the rubber piece, about the size of the cables you are running thru them. Slice from the edge of the rubber to each hole to get your cable in place. The action of the Cable Clam will tighten everything up to seal. My transducer cable goes in and then back out to keep most of the wiring inside, out of the way. It is all zip tied above my OK battery bag.

For next level, you can install one of the giant transducers on the bottom too.

FullFlavorPike · 06-02-2020, 10:22 AM

I have that boat. Sonar is set up in the little dedicated sonar spot, and I don't think it's a problem to reach or see.

Anyways, you don't want to use that, so I would not put it on spot 2. I go in and out of the rod pod to get stuff from inside the hull, and I think it would be a PITA to have a sonar mounted to the pod.

BenCantrell · 06-02-2020, 12:46 PM

Mine's mounted in front of the pod. Agreed that you wouldn't want it on the actual pod. I do have to stretch a bit to reach the buttons, but it works.

ProfessorLongArms · 06-02-2020, 02:29 PM

Thanks everybody! Looks like a pretty clear consensus. The previous owner had actually put a Geartrak on the kayak just to the side of the FF hatch, so rather than put any more holes in the kayak, I’m just going to stick with that spot since it’s just as close.

SoCalEDC · 06-03-2020, 02:18 PM

Under the sonar shield is the move here.

Also there is whats all a "Mod Pod" that has some holes in it and a couple of slots for tackle as well as fish rulers in inches and cms that i think makes an excellent upgrade over the original rod pod hatch cover. They came standard on the later model tridents, may be worth looking into. See below for an idea of what im talking about. Those holes are for scotty gear

https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-878a...=2&imbypass=on

06-03-2020, 02:18 PM	#6
SoCalEDC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 609	Under the sonar shield is the move here. Also there is whats all a "Mod Pod" that has some holes in it and a couple of slots for tackle as well as fish rulers in inches and cms that i think makes an excellent upgrade over the original rod pod hatch cover. They came standard on the later model tridents, may be worth looking into. See below for an idea of what im talking about. Those holes are for scotty gear https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-878a...=2&imbypass=on __________________ IG: @blackflag_fishing Youtube: Blackflag Fishing 2014 Ocean Kayak T13 SOLD 2020 Hobie Outback SOLD 2021 Stealth Fisha 500 #StealthTribe

05-31-2020, 04:07 PM	#1
CaliHalikiller Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: woodland hills Posts: 152	I run mine on what I think is a spot dedicated.to FF the spot that has a flip up cover I've drilled a hole just big enough for transducer cord and power cord fitted with a rubber seal I run my transducer threw the scupper hole located my my right foot I used some HD plastic pipping drilled holes threw it attached to the strap which secures FF sun cover surf launch all the time never a issue I keep my wires and battery in a plastic lined bag and which is located under rod pod easy access if you need to get to it

06-02-2020, 10:22 AM	#3
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 811	I have that boat. Sonar is set up in the little dedicated sonar spot, and I don't think it's a problem to reach or see. Anyways, you don't want to use that, so I would not put it on spot 2. I go in and out of the rod pod to get stuff from inside the hull, and I think it would be a PITA to have a sonar mounted to the pod.

06-02-2020, 12:46 PM	#4
BenCantrell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Sebastian, Florida Posts: 238	Mine's mounted in front of the pod. Agreed that you wouldn't want it on the actual pod. I do have to stretch a bit to reach the buttons, but it works.

06-02-2020, 02:29 PM	#5
ProfessorLongArms Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 401	Thanks everybody! Looks like a pretty clear consensus. The previous owner had actually put a Geartrak on the kayak just to the side of the FF hatch, so rather than put any more holes in the kayak, I’m just going to stick with that spot since it’s just as close.