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 Duck hunting Kayak
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08/12/14 05:23 PM
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Zach Attack!
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I'm getting my kayak ready for duck season, I just finished the paint job! But was really thinking about mounting a trolling motor on it. So my question is what is the best way to do this? I have an 8 ft pelican sit in, if that helps. I think the hardest part would be mounting the battery, and dealing with that weight. So I need some advice! If anyone has any experience with this I would love to hear it! thanks.
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 Re: Duck hunting Kayak
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08/12/14 08:06 PM
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BadLander
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If you put a trolling motor on it you have to put Tx stickers.paddle that sucker
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Re: Duck hunting Kayak
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08/12/14 08:10 PM
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oilag
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too small for a trolling motor IMO. paddle it
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Re: Duck hunting Kayak
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08/12/14 08:16 PM
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drakedoctor
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Paddle will be your best bet! Too small for a trolling motor.
Live to hunt, hunt to live.
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Re: Duck hunting Kayak
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08/12/14 08:57 PM
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Beretta
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I ratchet strapped a 2x4 on the back and put the battery between my legs, very sketchy but it worked, and yes you will need to register it with TPWD if you use a trolling motor
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Re: Duck hunting Kayak
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08/12/14 09:09 PM
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TxAg
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I built a trolling motor mount for mine. Get a stout "milk crate" while will fit behind you. I fastened mine to the kayak with stainless turn buckles. Then, bolt a piece of PT 2x4 to milk crate at the appropriate height for your trolling motor. My motor is off to the right side. Strap the battery down into the crate in case you flip.
Works great. My 30lb-thrust motor will really get the 'yak moving.
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Re: Duck hunting Kayak
[Re: oilag]
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08/12/14 10:36 PM
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kdub
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too small for a trolling motor IMO. paddle it Too small. Don't do it. You will need that wieght decoys and shells. 8 ft is kinda short anyways.. So be carefull. And have fun. Keep that thing in calm water and get to where the walk in hunters cannot!
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Re: Duck hunting Kayak
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08/12/14 11:20 PM
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Merican Duck Hunter
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too small for a trolling motor IMO. paddle it Too small. Don't do it. You will need that wieght decoys and shells. 8 ft is kinda short anyways.. So be carefull. And have fun. Keep that thing in calm water and get to where the walk in hunters cannot! I'd listen to Kdub!
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Re: Duck hunting Kayak
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08/12/14 11:22 PM
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passthru
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I wouldn't. I have a Hobie Sport and it works fine but the registration, the excess weight and the fact that you can paddle close to floating ducks but not troll to them makes it worth NOT having a trolling motor on it.
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Re: Duck hunting Kayak
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08/13/14 05:12 AM
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sneakypete1979
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Check out texasfishingforum.com. Under the tube section there is a thread about 2man boats.
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Re: Duck hunting Kayak
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08/16/14 06:05 PM
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Dfwguy
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Did you ever finish the paint job?
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Re: Duck hunting Kayak
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08/17/14 01:10 AM
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WatersFowler
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don't wear waders if you cross deep water.....
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Re: Duck hunting Kayak
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08/17/14 01:25 AM
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whiteowl
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I also say DON'T wear waders. I had someone tell me that they would actually help you float. I am not trying that one.
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Re: Duck hunting Kayak
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08/17/14 03:11 AM
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Hogman4127
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Water in your waders is not heavier that the water outside your waders. I would still wear a wader belt just to stay dry in case you did fall in. Better advice would be always wear a life preserver
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