A Guide to Kayak Rod Holders & Fishing Accessories
4th Oct 2024
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Kayaks are elite for fishing; you can access new waters, take new angles at fish, and remove most hazards from casting. At the same time, just hopping into a kayak with a rod doesn’t always translate to successful fishing experiences as it can be a lot to manage at a single time. With a lot of gear and accessories to hold, all while still managing a kayak paddle, having rod holders and mounts for essential fishing gear completely changes the game. Especially when paired with the Flip-Kat® kayak, a leader of innovation in the kayak game, fishing from a kayak has completely changed. This guide aims to explore the world of kayak rod holders/fishing accessories; find out how you can transform your Flip-Kat® with a series of simple mounts today to enter the future of kayak fishing!
Understanding Rod Holders
Just having a single fishing rod can cramp a kayak if not properly stored; it’s very hard to paddle and hold a rod up. This problem only compounds if you have more than one rod to bring. Rod holders completely change this equation by holding your rods to the side, freeing your hands to paddle while preserving essential space in front for the paddle motion. Depending on your rod style as well as how many rods you have, there are a few different models of fishing rod holders you can opt for. Having multiple rods is a great way to have multiple bait/lure setups available at once to optimize for whatever the situation calls for. With the Flip-Kat®, there is no shortage of space on board your kayak to fasten a rod holder and bring your entire collection!
Types of Rod Holders
There are a few different directions you can go when finding the optimal rod holder for your Flip-Kat®. Ask yourself a few questions before your purchase: how many rods are you bringing on board, what style of rod are you bringing, and do you place to troll your fishing line while navigating? There are rod holders to optimize whatever your answer is. For multiple rods, you can get a RodStow triple to efficiently fit 3 rods onto a single mount. Multiple of these sleek mounts allow you to bring your entire rod collection at once. RodStow Singles exist as well if you’re traveling light. For greater flexibility on board and for the ability to troll a line, Hexx rotating rod holders could enable you to get that perfect angle, keeping your rod in the water, but out of the way and out of your hands.
Types of Other Accessoriess
Rod holders are only the beginning when it comes to fishing accessories for a Flip-Kat®. Depending on the equipment you want to bring, there are a host of other mounts ranging from electric mounts to motor mounts to drink holders and everything in between. Here are some of the most popular fishing accessories people opt for on their fishing kayaks:
Electronic Mounts
There are a variety of electronics that can greatly improve your fishing experience. These electronics include GPS units, fish finders, phones, and more. Similarly to the rods equation, keeping these electronics out of your hands but easily accessible makes for an efficient kayak operation. There are a bunch of different mounts available meaning that there is certainly the right size mount for any electronic you’re trying to mount. What’s more, should you so choose, the electronic mounts can be rotating platforms to give you more flexibility in your kayak layout. With the Flip-Kat®, there is no shortage of room on board to allow you to mount any electronics you see fit.
Kayak Motor Mounts
One of the biggest choices one makes with their kayak is the style of propulsion whether that’s through a paddle, a pedal, or a motor. All options have corresponding mounts to further improve your experience on the water. Easily store your paddle to the side or mount your electric motor to wherever on the kayak you see fit. The kayak motor mounts give tremendous flexibility in not only where you mount, but also how you use the motor with different angles to steer your way into the perfect spot to catch that next fish. The Flip-Kat® was designed with flexibility in mind; sometimes you want to mount a motor elsewhere than just behind your kayak. With the Flip-Kat®, you have ultimate control of where you choose to mount everything on board.
Paddle Clips
If paddling is your speed on the water opposed to a motor, there are also a great line of paddle clips that can quickly be installed to hold your paddle to the side. Being able to secure your paddle to free your hands for casting/other fishing activities is humongous on the water; little is worse than when a paddle goes overboard and you have to awkwardly retrieve it before it floats away.
Lights/Flags Mounts
While not overtly for catching fish, having lights and flag mounts on your kayak is a great practice regardless of the activity you’re partaking in on the water. Light/flag mounts can easily be attached to the rear of the kayak in spots that keep them clear out of your way. These lights/flags, in turn, keep your kayak visible to other water crafts and people in the surrounding area, which enhances the safety of your kayak trip. Especially with kayaks being so low to the water, having an extra indicator sticking up can drastically improve the safety of the situation.
Installation and Compatibility
Installation and compatibility were front and center during the design of many of these fishing accessories. The goal was to have mounts that can easily be applied to multiple brands of kayak while being built to last. As such, these mounts are extremely flexible in where you can put them giving you ultimate control over your kayak layout. At the same time, rest easy knowing these mounts can securely hold any expensive electronics you want to bring out. These accessories and mounts work great with a Flip-Kat® as the entire operation is easy to transport, easy to set up, and provides a fantastic all-around experience.
Maintenance and Best Practices
To see the best longevity for your rod holders and other fishing accessories, proper care is key. We recommend removing most mounts when the kayak is not in use to prevent unnecessary wear and tear during storage/transportation. With such an emphasis on easy installation, adding/removing these accessories is extremely easy to do, making this practice easy to uphold. Naturally, at the same time, ensure all mounts are secured on your kayak before setting off onto the water. Little can be more detrimental to the longevity of the mount/your accessories than losing it in the water.
Conclusion
The best way to fully enhance/enable your kayak on the water for fishing is through rod holders and mounts. There is nothing more superior for managing all your equipment while freeing your hands and space to be able to effectively paddle. Bringing multiple rods with all the appropriate tackle and electronics enables you to find the fish, big fish, plus have the correct tools to bring it in. Especially when paired with a Flip-Kat®, you’ve entered the future of kayak fishing. With so much room on board for any equipment you might need, for ease of transportation and set up, and with the best results on the water, the Flip-Kat® stands alone above the rest. See what the cutting edge is about with a Flip-Kat® decked out in the latest, greatest mounts on the market!
