Kayak Rigs for treestand and bow?

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Kayak Rigs for treestand and bow?

Unread postby AndyRoo » Sat Sep 30, 2017 12:39 am

I'm going on a trip next weekend and the remote spot I want to hunt is across a massive beaver pond. My question is how do you bring your gear with you? I was thinking about doing a mod to a raft and tow my gear but seems a little sketchy. Should I just strap my stand and bow to the kayak in a few garbage bags hoping it doesn't get wet? I seen a few big bucks when I was glassing in august. And the property looks promising for bedding.

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Re: Kayak Rigs for treestand and bow?

Unread postby cbigbear » Sat Sep 30, 2017 1:01 am

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Unread postby AndyRoo » Sat Sep 30, 2017 1:11 am

That looks awesome. Unfortunately the kayak is a loaner from a buddy. So I can't permanently change it. I'll be in the market next summer for my own and I'd love to do something like this to it.
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Re: Kayak Rigs for treestand and bow?

Unread postby Jhand » Sat Sep 30, 2017 1:27 am

I've been looking in kayaks just can't decide if I want a kayak or a canoe. I figured a canoe would be much easier to fit all my gear in.
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Unread postby AndyRoo » Sat Sep 30, 2017 1:32 am

I agree 100% but I drive a Ford Focus so it'll be a chore even for a kayak. I'll eventually get a truck but until then I'm stuck. It's pretty funny seeing a 150-200lb deer strapped to the trunk of a little focus but it does the job and gets 30mpg.
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Re: Kayak Rigs for treestand and bow?

Unread postby justdirtyfun » Sat Sep 30, 2017 1:44 am

Andy your mpg is hard to argue with.

Some guys are using inflatable kayak /boats.
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Re: Kayak Rigs for treestand and bow?

Unread postby northeast beast » Sat Sep 30, 2017 2:23 am

Jhand wrote:I've been looking in kayaks just can't decide if I want a kayak or a canoe. I figured a canoe would be much easier to fit all my gear in.

I have been on the fence for years between the two... I have a canoe but i borrow a kayake here and there and i honestly like the canoe the best. It can be a pain if you are trying to go solo and paddle upstream or something. Last week I took a kayak out and tried to get to a few of my best remote spots and failed. There were to many downed trees across the river so i would have had to portage around them. Thinking about doing that with a canoe solo with a stand and gear sounds pretty extreme. Next year I want a kayak and I should be able to get around that stuff with a little smaller boat. I think it depends on the water your looking to navigate around. But bottom line you are more likely to stay dry with a canoe then a kayak IMPO
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Re: Kayak Rigs for treestand and bow?

Unread postby AndyRoo » Sat Sep 30, 2017 2:33 am

I fish a ton in the summer so I really want just a good kayak. I'm pretty good with one. I might zip tie a few 2x4s so I have something to strap my stand to and call it a day. I really wanted to see options to see if there is a easier way.
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Re: Kayak Rigs for treestand and bow?

Unread postby Hatchet Jack » Sat Sep 30, 2017 2:34 am

Canoe all the way. I put mine ontop of my gfs honda prelude :lol:
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Re: Kayak Rigs for treestand and bow?

Unread postby msw08d » Sun Oct 01, 2017 7:57 am

I just bought this inflatable kayak and will be using it this year. I also purchased the skeg which helps it track better. I don't think I will like it as much as a canoe or real kayak but I drive a Camry so a canoe is out of the question. There are nicer inflatables out there but I could not afford 300 and after watching videos online I think this one will do. Will update after my first trip and let you know how it goes.

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Re: Kayak Rigs for treestand and bow?

Unread postby Outdoor814 » Sun Oct 01, 2017 8:25 am

cbigbear wrote:Image



Can you elaborate on this set up a little? I was thinking about doing mods to mine as well.

Does it mess with you stability at all?
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Re: Kayak Rigs for treestand and bow?

Unread postby JTurn » Mon Oct 02, 2017 10:52 am

U will get wet in kayak. Imo -However kayak is much easier to navigate thru obstacles. I wear chest waders when hunting out of the kayak. You will stay dryer in closed type kayaks then open/fishing type.
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Re: Kayak Rigs for treestand and bow?

Unread postby AndyRoo » Mon Oct 02, 2017 12:04 pm

magicman54494 wrote:Image

I'm using that same kayak but in yellow.
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Re: Kayak Rigs for treestand and bow?

Unread postby JAK » Mon Oct 02, 2017 12:45 pm

Outdoor814 wrote:
cbigbear wrote:Image



Can you elaborate on this set up a little? I was thinking about doing mods to mine as well.

Does it mess with you stability at all?

X2 really interested in that one


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