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Talic seahorse
$94 per 21” pair; $104 per 31” pair // www. lasso kong caBle
talic.com $65 // www.lassosecuritycables.com
yes, you can build your own boat cradles, The eighth commandment notwithstanding,
but who has the time? we’d rather be some people just can’t be trusted when you’ve
fishing, or rigging ‘yaks in the driveway on got your boat racked and ready to roll after work.
these folding aluminum cradles, which Parking-lot peace of mind comes in a handy coil
unlike the homemade variety compress to of half-inch galvanized steel.
just 3” wide for storage and transport.
Pro: Wraps around the bow and stern;
Pro: Self-leveling feature adjusts to
more secure than locking to a deck fitting.
uneven terrain.
Con: One less excuse to buy a new kayak.
Con: The back injuries we developed
bending over to rig boats before
we had these. c-Tug kayak carT
$150 // www.c-tug.com
Save your back and extra trips from car to
beach with the C-Tug. The New Zealand–made
kayak cart breaks down to a handful of stash-
in-the-hatch pieces. A slick cradle design
yakima shoWBoaT
conforms to most hull types and shouldn’t
$100 // www.yakima.com
cause oil-canning or scupper damage. The
lightweight composite frame, pneumatic tires
Most rooftop kayak carriers were designed for empty touring kayaks, not fully
and stainless steel reinforced axles handle a
rigged fishing kayaks. Before you give up and buy a trailer, take a look at the
beefy 264 lb load—enough for a fully loaded
ShowBoat, which is basically a giant rubber rolling pin that slides out over the
fishing ‘yak.—Paul Lebowitz
back of your car so you can shove your boat up one end at a time all by yourself.
Pro: Turns an awkward solo carry into a walk
Fits round, square and factory roof racks out of the box.
in the park.
Pro: The amount of crap we can rig on our kayaks just doubled.
Con: Included tie-down strap feels a bit flimsy;
Con: Requires an extra set of 66” Yakima CrossBars, not included ($60).
easily swapped with a typical nylon strap.
sherpak quick loops
$10 // www.seattlesportsco.com
if your new car doesn’t have tie-down points at
the front bumper, you can create some by tying
a loop of webbing to the frame under the hood
or, easier still, using these quick loops to wedge a
flexible garden-hose-like cylinder under the front
or side of your hood wherever you need a loop.
Pro: Works great for doors and trunks too.
Con: Force is redirected to your hood latch
and hinges.
sylvansporT go Trailer
$7995 // www.sylvansport.com
This new “mobile adventure trailer” can carry a pair of rigged fishing kayaks on top and a jon
boat or ATv in the bed. Set up, it has a king-sized sleeping area with self-inflating mattresses
and a dining table. The electrical system is sealed so you can back it right into the water.
Pro: Towable behind a Toyota Yaris.
Con: Eight grand buys a lot of motel rooms.
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Scotty No. 302 Spring Creek Outfitters

Kayak Stabilizer HD Kayak Stabilizers
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$300 // www.scottypaddlesports.com $322 // www.canoegear.com
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This easily installed unit uses two The Hd (hydro dynamic) floats by i
inflatable pontoons, which attach Spring Creek outfitters are made L
by anodized arms to Scotty mounts to last with durable polyethylene
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(included) on the deck of the kayak. The pontoons. They are a bit pricey but the
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attachment points may also be used juice is worth the squeeze and they
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to mount rod holders, even while the are guaranteed for five years. you can
pontoons are being used.—John Oast lift them up for smooth paddling and
Pro: Pontoons deflate for easy
then drop them when you’re ready to fish, and extend them to a
storage and light weight. ridiculous width with the push of a button.—Jeff Goudreau
Con: May be more fragile than hard Pro: Easy mount and nearly flush after disassembly.
floats.
Cons: Evil looks from the ‘yak fishing purists.
www.kayakanglermag.com
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