Finally, track mounted rod holders that won't rotate

[silasvirus82]

[Seasalt]

Very cool stuff...

I wonder if there is any extender for the rod holders.... only if their prices are lower...

[J.A. Veil]

With all due respect to Yak Attack, which is an innovative company, I posted a solution to this issue over two years ago. http://www.snaggedline.com/showthrea...ht=Scotty+base

I use all Scotty products. Instead of using rotating bases on the gear tracks of my pedal kayak, I used track slugs to attach regular Scotty bases, then set Scotty rod holders into the bases. These eliminate any rotation after a fish is hooked. I use this system with extenders on my Slayer Propel 10.

[baitball]

With all due respect to Yak Attack, which is an innovative company, I posted a solution to this issue over two years ago. http://www.snaggedline.com/showthrea...ht=Scotty+base

I use all Scotty products. Instead of using rotating bases on the gear tracks of my pedal kayak, I used track slugs to attach regular Scotty bases, then set Scotty rod holders into the bases. These eliminate any rotation after a fish is hooked. I use this system with extenders on my Slayer Propel 10.

Agree 100% John. YakAttack makes some great products, but I prefer Scotty mounts to hold any trolling rods that I may be using. Here is a similar example to your setup that I had on my old Revo - works great.
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On my current Outback, I kept the same idea, but I put the Gear-Trac/Scotty combos even with my hips. Unfortunately, I don't have any pics of that setup.

[silasvirus82]

I have all Scotty stuff now and it's the one thing I wish they would improve upon. While you're solution works for some, it doesn't work for others including myself. My tracks are mounted low in the side cutouts which doesn't leave enough room for the larger bases. If I could do it again I would forget tracks and use flush mount holders like I did on my older boat, or just use the provided bases. I guarantee Scotty is aware of their current offerings failures and will soon provide a better solution.

[baitball]

I have all Scotty stuff now and it's the one thing I wish they would improve upon. While you're solution works for some, it doesn't work for others including myself. My tracks are mounted low in the side cutouts which doesn't leave enough room for the larger bases. If I could do it again I would forget tracks and use flush mount holders like I did on my older boat, or just use the provided bases. I guarantee Scotty is aware of their current offerings failures and will soon provide a better solution.

John,

If you are trying to mount the holders in the cutouts that come with your Outback, this is what I did with mine. Sorry, these are the best pics I have available to me right now but hopefully you get the idea.

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In the picture above, there is a Gear-Trac down in the cutout, a Yak Attack Scotty adapter is on the Gear-Trac, and lastly the Scotty rod holder mount is on the adapter. The Scotty rocket launchers are facing to the rear for transport.

The picture below is grainy, but if you look above the "H" in "Hobie" (above and forward of the paddle handle) you can just barely make out the hole at the top of the rocket launcher. (The rocket launcher has a removable green light I use when I launch before sunrise)

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Hope this helps or at least gives you some other ideas to consider. I can see about getting you a more detailed picture of the trac inside the cutout if this is something you are interested in.

[silasvirus82]

I have mine setup different than you do, but thanks for the recommendation.