Rigging and Review my X-13 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

One Rev · 01-25-2009, 12:33 PM

That looks great Jim. I never liked the readings I got when I mounted inside the hull. I rigged my old Extreme with a transducer on the back of the kayak but there was always the turbulence and seaweed catching up on it. I think I might try your application on my next kayak.

Mike

red34 · 01-25-2009, 01:28 PM

I love the way you've rigged your X-13. I don't have the stones to do the transducer through the bottom, but I'll probably steal the idea of the concave bait tank lid. I also like to troll with my rods in front of me. I tried using the Mini-X flush mounts, but they were way too far forward and too low to the water. It is also a pain to actually troll 2 live or rigged baits for kings, tarpon, etc because you don't use weight and any pause in paddling tends to get the lines fouled up so with my X-13 I'll just be using the single rod holder mounted in the center console with a height extender. Plus I'm not sure what I'd do with 2 big offshore fish going nuts in a kayak at the same time!

I like my Mango boat, but I loved the Lime Green that they had at another shop.

aguachico · 01-25-2009, 02:14 PM

Jim Day? Jim, didn't you weld a custom bait tank for a FnD?

Though I wouldn't recommend a custom thru hull xducer to most, I believe Jim is one of the few that can pull it off. That is a unique design and should be fine. I believe the off the shlef products work well also, but leave too much material below the hull.

The one point of concern is the bond between the poly and the 5200. Jim has practically eliminated that with the big screwws and added for some movement with the padding.

I've never liked shoot-thru setups and have been running thru the scrupper with the Extreme and Trident.

Good on you Jim.

Art

miller · 01-25-2009, 02:35 PM

hey Jim sorry this has nothing to do with your post but I caught a fish just like the one you are holding in the pic above and have been wondering what it was for months. Oh ya sweet kayak man!!!

Dennis · 01-25-2009, 05:54 PM

Triggerfish... Nice set up..

KennyHill · 01-25-2009, 06:57 PM

I gooped my transducer in the hull only to find out it didnt work when i got out on the water do to air bubbles i assume. i asked another yaker on the water how he rigged his. He just had his transducer in a bag of water in the hull. He gave me a extra bag and so i pulled mine out of the goop and put it in the bag with some water and it worked perfect. its a quick and easy way to do it. your setup looks pretty legit tho. thanks for showing it. its awsome the way this sport keeps advancing.

yakrider · 01-28-2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by millerthefiller@hotmail.c

I caught a fish just like the one you are holding in the pic above and have been wondering what it was for months. Oh ya sweet kayak man!!!

that would be a triggerfish
fiesty little guys they are!!!!
fun to catch and make great civiche

j mo · 01-29-2009, 06:21 AM

any way you can post build details on the bait tank?

Thanks

Fiskadoro · 01-28-2009, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aguachico

Jim Day? Jim, didn't you weld a custom bait tank for a FnD?

Yeah I'm the guy... You have a good memory

Here's some photos of that one.

I still have that one and use it on my FND but it was too big and heavy for the x-13.

Essentially the new tank has all the features of the larger tank but weighs less and fits the X-13 much better scale wise.

You can see the similarities:

Thank all you guys for the responses.

Great site.

Jim

01-25-2009, 02:35 PM	#4
miller Junior Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: el cajon Posts: 15	fish id hey Jim sorry this has nothing to do with your post but I caught a fish just like the one you are holding in the pic above and have been wondering what it was for months. Oh ya sweet kayak man!!!

01-25-2009, 05:54 PM	#5
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	Triggerfish... Nice set up.. __________________ Hmmmm.....

01-25-2009, 12:33 PM	#1
One Rev Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 65	That looks great Jim. I never liked the readings I got when I mounted inside the hull. I rigged my old Extreme with a transducer on the back of the kayak but there was always the turbulence and seaweed catching up on it. I think I might try your application on my next kayak. Mike

01-25-2009, 01:28 PM	#2
red34 Junior Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 17	I love the way you've rigged your X-13. I don't have the stones to do the transducer through the bottom, but I'll probably steal the idea of the concave bait tank lid. I also like to troll with my rods in front of me. I tried using the Mini-X flush mounts, but they were way too far forward and too low to the water. It is also a pain to actually troll 2 live or rigged baits for kings, tarpon, etc because you don't use weight and any pause in paddling tends to get the lines fouled up so with my X-13 I'll just be using the single rod holder mounted in the center console with a height extender. Plus I'm not sure what I'd do with 2 big offshore fish going nuts in a kayak at the same time! I like my Mango boat, but I loved the Lime Green that they had at another shop.

01-25-2009, 02:14 PM	#3
aguachico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 719	Jim Day? Jim, didn't you weld a custom bait tank for a FnD? Though I wouldn't recommend a custom thru hull xducer to most, I believe Jim is one of the few that can pull it off. That is a unique design and should be fine. I believe the off the shlef products work well also, but leave too much material below the hull. The one point of concern is the bond between the poly and the 5200. Jim has practically eliminated that with the big screwws and added for some movement with the padding. I've never liked shoot-thru setups and have been running thru the scrupper with the Extreme and Trident. Good on you Jim. Art

01-25-2009, 06:57 PM	#6
KennyHill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Temecula CA. Posts: 117	I gooped my transducer in the hull only to find out it didnt work when i got out on the water do to air bubbles i assume. i asked another yaker on the water how he rigged his. He just had his transducer in a bag of water in the hull. He gave me a extra bag and so i pulled mine out of the goop and put it in the bag with some water and it worked perfect. its a quick and easy way to do it. your setup looks pretty legit tho. thanks for showing it. its awsome the way this sport keeps advancing.

01-29-2009, 06:21 AM	#8
j mo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Encinitas Posts: 600	any way you can post build details on the bait tank? Thanks