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Rigging a kayak as a layout blind
Posted on 9/4/14 at 1:23 pm
Posted on 9/4/14 at 1:23 pm
I remember a thread about this a while back, but has anyone done this?
It seems like it could be a good option if hunting alone. Would also be more convenient then having to lug a blind and all the gear in a real boat.
It seems like it could be a good option if hunting alone. Would also be more convenient then having to lug a blind and all the gear in a real boat.
Posted on 9/4/14 at 2:09 pm to DrTyger
Been working on a design for one, more of a hybrid kayak/gheenoe though
Posted on 9/4/14 at 2:11 pm to DrTyger
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It seems like it could be a good option if hunting alone.
You going to fashion some outriggers or something else for stability?
Posted on 9/4/14 at 2:12 pm to Artie Rome
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You going to fashion some outriggers or something else for stability?
Already have them. Probably won't need them though. I have a Jackson.
Posted on 9/4/14 at 2:25 pm to Shexter
Just bring a marsh seat and stash the yak and sit it the grass
Posted on 9/4/14 at 2:29 pm to DrTyger
Looking at doing the same thing for the rice fields we lease. Sometimes the pits aren't in the right place based on the wind and need the mobile option.
Posted on 9/4/14 at 2:36 pm to Old #7
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Just bring a marsh seat and stash the yak and sit it the grass
This
Posted on 9/4/14 at 2:37 pm to Old #7
That
As far as rice fields, layout blinds with tubs is the way to go
As far as rice fields, layout blinds with tubs is the way to go
This post was edited on 9/4/14 at 2:38 pm
Posted on 9/4/14 at 2:38 pm to VanRIch
Turn the yak over and sit on it?
I'm assuming it's brown/tan
I'm assuming it's brown/tan
Posted on 9/4/14 at 2:39 pm to DrTyger
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I remember a thread about this a while back, but has anyone done this?
Me, Polar Pop and another friend of mine are doing this in the next week or so. Bought some military surplus netting for a base and then bulk ordered raffia to zip tie to the netting. I'll be using some small diameter PVC to arch between the rod holders on the Cuda I often use to add a little height to the blind and break up my profile a little bit.
Posted on 9/24/14 at 1:40 pm to DrTyger
Update on our blind building. A friend of mine made his. He made a PVC frame for his Native Ultimate 14 that has an up and a down position depending on whether you're hunting or moving. Zip-tied camo netting to the frame and then zip-tied bulk raffia to the netting. We will use camo spray paint to break up the raffia.
Frame upside down after painting:
Down position for paddling:
Up position for hunting:
Polar Pop and I will be making similar blinds for our yaks as well and I'll update when that occurs.
Frame upside down after painting:
Down position for paddling:
Up position for hunting:
Polar Pop and I will be making similar blinds for our yaks as well and I'll update when that occurs.
Posted on 9/24/14 at 1:41 pm to The Last Coco
NOICE
Hoe hard will it be to get in and out and paddle (and storage)
Hoe hard will it be to get in and out and paddle (and storage)
This post was edited on 9/24/14 at 1:42 pm
Posted on 9/24/14 at 1:49 pm to jimbeam
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Hoe hard will it be to get in and out and paddle (and storage)
Storage will be a bear. It's a rigid frame so it needs some considerable storage space. Getting in and out shouldn't be much of an issue. Not sure on paddling, but I doubt it'll be too big of an issue. It also doesnt weigh much, which was another concern. About 10#: 8# of raffia and the pvc frame.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 9:44 am to MrCoachKlein
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