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SCOTTY NO. 427 DOUBLE GEAR ADAPTER $15 //
scotty.com
Wildly stronger YETI Coolers are roto- molded. They are made of the same material as whitewater kayaks! Un- like ordinary coolers, which are essentially “disposable,” a YETI is made to last!
Keep ice longer A YETICooler has thick- er walls which holds more cold-containing, premium insulation. And, the lid has 3 inches of insulation. Plus, aYETI doesn’t just close, it seals. All of which means superior ice retention!
“Step up to a Yeti and own the world’s finest cooler... tough as nails... keep everything colder, longer!”
-Babe Winkelman BassYaks
Motor System $475 (30-lb kit); $250 (extended run module); $60 (motor lift kit)
u.S.–based Bassyaks’ hands-free trolling motor
kits consist of a motor
mount, 30- or 55-pound- thrust motor, marine-grade wiring harnesses, throttle and stainless steering cables. top speed is about 5 mph with a run time of 3 to 12 hours. extended run option triples run time; motor lift kit enables raising and lowering from the seat. one user we spoke to gets 8 hours of run time at full speed, with a range of 40 miles.
Hookups: Customized motor mounts for specific kayak models results in a clean installation.
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snags: Motor goes in reverse, but when it comes to paddling, there’s no going back.
Torqeedo Ultralight $1,799 //
torqeedo.com
this motor system weighs less than 15 pounds, including the high-tech lithium-manganese waterproof (and floating!) battery, and uses an integrated GPS and software in the throttle to provide speed, range and remaining charge. the ultralight can be mounted in a fixed position or connected to an existing rudder for steering. range is limited to only a few miles at the 6-knot top speed, but it can cruise all day at normal paddling and trolling speed, covering up to 18 miles on a full charge. —Chad Hoover
Hookups: The lightest and most technologically advanced kayak motor system.
snags: Limited availability and expense of additional batteries.
RAM 5-PLACE ROD MOUNTING BASE AND ANCHOR LINE LOCK CHOCK $31 (5-Place); $42 (anchor lock) //
ram-mount.com
rAm mounts’ latest rigging additions include the 5-Place base for mounting a dazzling dashboard array of rod holders and electronics. the anchor line lock mounts into any rAm flush mount for smooth running and locking of anchor lines up to 1/2-inch.
Hookups: Slots in the mounting base are a handy spot to hook lures and small tools.
snags: Overkill?
SKWOOSH Kayak Seat Paddling
Cushion $40 //
skwoosh.com the more you fish from a kayak (and the older you get), the more
important seating comfort becomes. SKWooSH applies the concept of wheelchair cushioning: gel packs housed in waterproof, durable nylon with a non-slip bottom. the seat relieves pressure on the thighs and sit bones so you can spend more time on the water.—Rob Lyon
Hookups: useful on shore as well; take it to the ball game.
snags: Your La-Z-Boy, and your wife, will miss you.
the B.C.–based company that brought your rod holder higher and closer to your seat with the no. 459 Double ended extender is now making your life even more flexible with this new universal adapter. those crazy Canucks; next thing you know, they’ll be building an arm for the space shuttle.
Hookups: now you can swing your rod holder out to the side too.
snags: Decisions, decisions. Surf to Summit GTS
Expedition Seat $190 //
surftosummit.com
i’ve used Surf to Summit seats on expeditions for over a decade and now their new GtS expedition is my current fave. Channel-molded foam bottom and signature triangulated rear strapping system provide excellent cushioning, lateral support and lumbar stability. the guys at StS are hardcore kayak anglers themselves and always riding the r&D train to innovate and improve. you can see it (and feel it) here.—Rob Lyon
Hookups: A seat that’s actually easy to adjust while you’re sitting in it.
snags: You might need to lock it up.
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