How to Make Your Own Kayak Fishing Equipment

Kayaking is an activity for anyone or a group to enjoy the great outdoors and get a bit of a workout at the same time. The kayak is also a tool used by fishermen to get into areas that they can't reach via shoreline fishing. A fishing kayak is typically rigged with an assortment of fishing equipment. This equipment can also be expensive. A cost-effective alternative to purchasing kayak fishing equipment is to make your own from available or otherwise inexpensive materials.

Things You'll Need

  • Wire cutters
  • Phone cord -- traditional curly style
  • 2 clasping hooks with swivel base
  • Zip ties
  • Milk crate
  • 2-inch-diameter PVC pipe
  • Saw
  • Outdoor adhesive
  • Bungee straps
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Instructions

  1. Rod holder

    • 1

      Cut a 2-inch diameter PVC pipe to a length of 9 inches, using a saw. If you want more than one rod holder, cut another PVC to the same length.

    • 2

      Position the PVC pipe into the corner of the milk crate and secure it. You can use duct tape, zip ties or an outdoor adhesive to fasten the PVC pipe.

    • 3

      Set the milk crate in your kayak at the area where you want it, either in front or behind you. Attach bungee straps to the milk crate and secure the straps to the kayak to make it secure. You can now use the milk crate to stow other gear and the rod holders to hold your rods.

    Rod Leash

    • 4

      Cut a traditional curly phone cord to a length of 2 feet. Don't stretch the cord out when you cut; keep the cord curled. Two feet of curled cord will provide an additional foot when stretched and allow for slack.

    • 5

      Split both ends of the cord, using a wire splitter, into two even halves. Make the split about 3 inches long on both ends.

    • 6

      Tie the split ends around the swivel base of the clasping hook. Tie one hook to each side of the cord.

    • 7

      Attach the clasping hook to a utility ring on your kayak. Attach the other end to you fishing pole or any other piece of gear that you don't want floating away. You can make as many of these as you need for rods, tackle boxes or other gear.