3 Very Cool Kayak Fishing Hacks- Using just a cheap $1.00 pool noodle part 1

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @ImaSteamer
    @ImaSteamer 3 года назад +9

    As a $ struggling fisher, I totally love all your money saving hacks. This pool noodle video saves me money and upholstery in my vehicle from snags and tears. Thnx so much!!

  • @richardjenkins4140
    @richardjenkins4140 4 года назад +8

    As silly as it sounds this is one of the coolest kayak hack videos out there. THANK YOU. I live in Tampa Bay & in the blink of an eye, the weather is turned for the worst. Pool noodles will now be the reason my family no longer loses things, LOL Thank you again.

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  4 года назад

      We come down there often one of my sisters live down there. We were just there in June in Clearwater area

  • @benyerkinov7514
    @benyerkinov7514 3 года назад +48

    Boy, That's really using your noodle!👍

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  3 года назад

      Hahahaha.. 😂

    • @Nick-mc2hy
      @Nick-mc2hy 3 года назад +1

      *Dads around the world slap knee*
      Ps I’m a dad and I slapped my knee.

    • @alyomally9260
      @alyomally9260 3 года назад +1

      @@Nick-mc2hy I'm a mom and said in head "now that's a real knee slapper right there"

  • @leighlanbrown9426
    @leighlanbrown9426 2 года назад +3

    That last one works for so many things! Great idea. Thank you for sharing.

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  2 года назад

      Thanks. Make sure you watch part two. Stay safe on the water and let us know which ones you like most.

  • @sixgun2543
    @sixgun2543 Год назад

    Those were all great, but the the last one: making a cover for the rod with lure-BRILLIANT! I will be implementing that one, and I am sure it will make canoe/kayak fishing less frustrating.

  • @Crypto1947
    @Crypto1947 3 года назад +1

    Ya don't need a weather vane to know which way the wind blows..one video is enough to know you're good people..this old Air Force veteran appreciates you very very much..God Bless you and yours..and thanks..P.S.I don't know why I didn't think of that lure guard trick..✌

  • @issacturner6829
    @issacturner6829 Год назад

    Getting my wife out on the lake for the first time soon. Just wanted to say thanks you are going to make me look like a pro!

  • @juliekoester7776
    @juliekoester7776 3 месяца назад

    Thank you so much for this video with these great tips! I LOVE saving money, especially nowadays! 😊

  • @redtobertshateshandles
    @redtobertshateshandles 2 года назад +1

    That last one is pretty darn great. Thanks

  • @marileeplus3
    @marileeplus3 2 года назад +1

    I'm a new kayaker. This is very helpful and cost effective! Thank you for sharing!

  • @timothymnemonic79
    @timothymnemonic79 Год назад

    I am very grateful for your words of wisdom and actions.

  • @atlaswohlfeil3197
    @atlaswohlfeil3197 3 года назад +13

    I clicked on this to be judgmental. Now i am rethinking my life choices because these are SOOOO BIG BRAINED!!! Amazing video dude!!!

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  3 года назад +2

      That’s awesome and Thanks for giving me a chance and for being honest. We hope you stick around. What kind of kayak are you in?

  • @patear59
    @patear59 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for some excellent ideas, will work very well kayaking

  • @richdorak1547
    @richdorak1547 2 года назад +1

    Drip ring hack is great for those bone stock paddles that " comes with " the budget kayak. Thx.

  • @kksdpcdbbls
    @kksdpcdbbls 3 года назад +2

    Incredibly simple incredibly cheap and wonderful hacks thank you

  • @patsutherland7284
    @patsutherland7284 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the hints. Peeps were asking me about their paddle flotation capabilities last weekend. Now I can tell them how to insure they will float.

  • @mrhalfstep
    @mrhalfstep 3 года назад +16

    If you took the paddle float and cut it in half and put one half near each blade, wouldn't that act as a drip guard as well as a float?

  • @jake2deeznuts
    @jake2deeznuts 3 года назад +1

    That was probably the best helpful hack video I've seen in a while. Lots of these hack guys are... Well... Hacks... 😁

  • @pamelaklemp5615
    @pamelaklemp5615 3 года назад

    That last hack for fishing rods/lures is brilliant. So many Anglers on boats and kayaks fish barefooted. That could be a great Safety item for that purpose too. I'm doing that for my rods tomorrow morning, today got a little busy. But I bought the pool noodles earlier yesterday evening for this hack. Thanks again!

  • @diddybushcraftnoutdoors8072
    @diddybushcraftnoutdoors8072 3 года назад +3

    First video I've seen of yours that I know of but here's what use a pool noodle for my kayak, I cut about a 3 or 4 inch piece and slice into 3rds or size that will scrunch up to plug scupper hole. Cheap to make and works, you can make make many with one noodle. Thanks for sharing.

  • @ronvanwinden9931
    @ronvanwinden9931 3 года назад +1

    The drip rings, brilliant! The rod sleeves, brilliant! My paddle floats so I'm good there but the other two ideas I'm implementing for sure. Thanks for the info!

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  3 года назад

      Thanks we are so glad it helped. Are you currently using a sit in or sit on top kayak?

    • @ronvanwinden9931
      @ronvanwinden9931 3 года назад

      @@greatamericansurvival a sit on kayak. Pelican 120 NXT. I love that boat. I get into spots other fishermen wouldn't even think of going in.

    • @caddycraft6823
      @caddycraft6823 2 года назад

      my paddles float but I see it has applications for the kids to identify their paddles without fighting for , mine no mine or searching on the water too hard, black paddles on a dark water...eek

  • @unknownunknown9185
    @unknownunknown9185 4 года назад +2

    Just bought a kayak yesterday for first time ever. This is helpful thank you

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  4 года назад

      Thanks man. What kind of kayak did you get? I’ve owned quit a few. Heck I own quit a few..

  • @derekcurtis818
    @derekcurtis818 3 года назад +2

    Awesome ideas! Going to go buy one tomorrow morning. Just got a lifetime angular kayak today and want to put a stadium seat and these onto the paddle

  • @pdyt2009
    @pdyt2009 3 года назад +16

    How about placing a thicker (or multiple) sections of pool noodle to act as layered drip stops? All you need is enough to make the paddle float. Once you know that, you can cut to sections. For example, if 4" makes the paddle float, you can add 2 1" drip stops to each end, and you've got drip stops and float covered. In the rare case the paddle sections separate, both parts would float.

  • @jeffreyreicher5241
    @jeffreyreicher5241 3 года назад +1

    Great video. The best ideas are usually the simplest. Thanks for these hacks.

  • @NasTimeAdventures
    @NasTimeAdventures 2 года назад +1

    Clever and simple. Like all good ideas should be. Cheers.

  • @m0rce1
    @m0rce1 2 года назад +2

    Loving the lure guard idea.
    Great safety feature for sea fishing when choppy or re-beaching. I worry about hooks flying everywhere in case of an accident.

  • @fredpineda7426
    @fredpineda7426 2 года назад +1

    Loved the video 👍

  • @robertvenable368
    @robertvenable368 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing this. Its very smart and cheap. God bless.

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  3 года назад

      Thanks we appreciate the kind words. Make sure you take time to check out the second video for more hacks.

  • @stovalljt
    @stovalljt 3 года назад +1

    I am going try all of these tips thanks

  • @outside-atlast9113
    @outside-atlast9113 3 года назад +2

    Thanks and take care.

  • @garygilbert2432
    @garygilbert2432 2 года назад +1

    Greetings from Australia. Great ideas!

  • @dentondunn4346
    @dentondunn4346 3 года назад +2

    What about using pool noodles for theigh protectors? To put on around the rim of your cockpit on the sides where some don't come with them

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  3 года назад

      Yes. I’ve used them for sit in kayaks. What kind of kayak Are you using it for?

    • @dentondunn4346
      @dentondunn4346 3 года назад

      @@greatamericansurvival
      Two Sundowners Trek 10.4

  • @jimmywallace7181
    @jimmywallace7181 3 года назад +1

    Great job buddy your ideas rock

  • @anniecorbin7998
    @anniecorbin7998 3 года назад +1

    I turned 64 the first week of July. I bought my first kayak yesterday. I knew that I was going to need pool noodles. Wish me luck!

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  3 года назад

      That’s awesome. What kayak did you get? There’s also a second part of you plan to do any fishing.

    • @anniecorbin7998
      @anniecorbin7998 3 года назад

      I Love It!! It feels like a part of my body. It's a Pelican, the cheap one. But I don't want to get out there doing crazy stuff, just put it in a little lake a few miles away. I caught the biggest bluegill I've ever seen today and some fish I've never seen before. I think someone emptied an aquarium in the lake. It's easier than people had me believing it would be.

  • @nicolemalinowski5960
    @nicolemalinowski5960 3 года назад +1

    Great tips! Love the rod tip!

  • @jamsax6915
    @jamsax6915 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for your time.it helps a lot

  • @campinginthebeautute-9206
    @campinginthebeautute-9206 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for this great post, looking forward to more!

  • @ludemanify
    @ludemanify 3 года назад +2

    Cool use of pool noodle

  • @rogerbonifield5731
    @rogerbonifield5731 2 года назад

    I have picked up on a number of your noodle hacks. I just purchased my first ever kayak to do a little fishing, and added a stabilizer outrigger, and although it helps a great deal, however it is awkward and time consuming to install. At 73, I need the extra stability. After I had done that, I remembered an old Radison canoe I had back in the 70s that had foam sponsons on the side for stability. Have you ever experimented with using pool noodles attached directly to the side of a kayak for extra stability? I have a Pelican Blitz, 9.5 ft.

  • @baot.5770
    @baot.5770 Год назад

    Great video. About the lure guard, is it easy to get stuck with the treble hooks when removing it?

  • @thaddeusmikolajczyk9055
    @thaddeusmikolajczyk9055 4 года назад +5

    Three great ideas thanks for sharing.

  • @gau8576
    @gau8576 3 года назад +1

    Très bonne idées tout ça bravo 👍

  • @steveheck7754
    @steveheck7754 3 года назад +1

    Good tips. I like them for keeping pre tied leaders . Just wrap around and stick in hook, or toothpick if using swivel.

  • @timsalvucci1412
    @timsalvucci1412 3 года назад

    Thank you for the advice!! Especially the lure guard!

  • @yakaboutayak3895
    @yakaboutayak3895 3 года назад +2

    So simple and effective! Brilliant, simply brilliant!

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  3 года назад

      Thanks we really appreciate that. Make sure you take time to check out the second video for more tips.

  • @pamelaklemp5615
    @pamelaklemp5615 4 года назад +2

    Very nice hacks for the kayak and 🐟 rods. Thanks!

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  4 года назад

      They are very cool. Solving a problem with a very simple solution. Hope you have a great Sunday morning.

  • @wolski45
    @wolski45 3 года назад

    Awesome video, practicle ideas. Thank you.

  • @davidleekalbjr.3035
    @davidleekalbjr.3035 3 года назад +1

    Great hacks. Thanks for the information. I will use this.

  • @markraciborski4289
    @markraciborski4289 Год назад

    I have a 7 foot one piece rod. I split a noodle down a side, at the top used a nylon tie, few inches down from top, squeezing one end tight. I use it as a rod protector. You can get the rod tip to slide pass the closed end, so you might have to seal the center hole with something. Next time I might cut a piece of sponge put into the end hole, before zip tying closed.

  • @gexgeko6520
    @gexgeko6520 2 года назад +1

    Great Video, I just purchased my first fishing kayak ( Pelican Strike 100X ) and these tips are perfect for my new adventures thanks for the upload!

  • @amyw5589
    @amyw5589 2 года назад

    Wow! Great ideas! Thanks 😁

  • @scottterry2763
    @scottterry2763 2 года назад

    All great hacks.good job brother

  • @ThatGuy-dj3qr
    @ThatGuy-dj3qr 3 года назад

    I trip with pool noodles and camp on rocky islands. They are great for slipping under my fibreglass kayak to protect the bottom when pulling it up onto smooth rocks. Because they are round, they roll right under the kayak,as you pull it up on shore. When I arrive at the campsite, they also make good water toys.

  • @heathschwab
    @heathschwab 3 года назад

    Thanks. Uea I love useing pool noodles for something it wasnt ment for. But the one you did over the bait on your rod I did not no that one so thank you. Ive made one with plastic material from a big 18 wheeler tarp that was cut up bad. Then used velcro but the heat yea it didnt stay glued down. So noodles ill deff use that hak thanks bro. Hope yall doing Ok. Me not to good i do miss making videos though. Have a safe weekend. God bless

  • @nathanhoveyaquatics
    @nathanhoveyaquatics 3 года назад +1

    Those are great diy tips n trucks. Thanks. 1st thing I thought of after you made the paddle float was the rungs n then boom you made them. 👍.

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  3 года назад

      They are crazy simple but so helpful. What kind of kayak are you in?

    • @nathanhoveyaquatics
      @nathanhoveyaquatics 3 года назад

      I'm still very new to kayak fishing so I grab a ascend 12t. Only been out a handful of times and already want to get a pedal yak. Lol. Hard to fish and paddle at the same time. Lol. Gotta start somewhere though and any yak is better than no yak. 🎣🇺🇸🎣

  • @megdeckert2639
    @megdeckert2639 3 года назад +1

    Hi Marvin! Very informative. Thank you! Hello to Tammy!

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  3 года назад +1

      Hey sweetheart. Good to hear from you. I’ll tell Tammy you said hello. Hope your doing well. Hug your girls for us..

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  3 года назад

      Also there’s a second video we just posted more towards the fishing side of kayaks

  • @janclark9987
    @janclark9987 3 года назад +1

    Great Ideas!!! Thanks for sharing!

  • @gaylemcgee2221
    @gaylemcgee2221 3 года назад

    Awesome suggestions. I use paper towel ends to cover my rods. I end up with so many and have enough for every rod I own. They help as well.

  • @todprior43
    @todprior43 3 года назад

    That was a pretty cool and simple video! I don't have a kayak yet, I'm unemployed due to bad health and have been turned down for disability numerous times. I'm looking for one in my area for I'm tired of fishing from the shore. I'm in terminal health and I like watching these videos to keep my spirits up. Can't really afford a 'good' kayak, so I'm looking for a good, used sit-on pedal drive. Thanks again for the know-how! Wish me luck! Respectfully, Tod..

  • @anabc3150
    @anabc3150 4 года назад +7

    Good idea for the paddle!👍👏👏 I put the noodle on my net handle...in case I ever drop it!

  • @woofbark4475
    @woofbark4475 3 года назад

    Awesome lure cover thanks for the tip!

  • @tyronewebster6049
    @tyronewebster6049 2 года назад +1

    I wonder how I can use those pool noodles as pontoons maybe slice one long way and figure out how to make the kayak more stable installed on the bottom sides I love your ideas though

  • @judywhigham4474
    @judywhigham4474 2 года назад +1

    Excellent 💡👍

  • @larryvelasquez662
    @larryvelasquez662 3 года назад

    Great tips to share with the Granson. Thank you.

  • @gaylynnbrackin8163
    @gaylynnbrackin8163 3 года назад +1

    Great ideas! Thanks for sharing👍😊✝

  • @wesleynelson4463
    @wesleynelson4463 2 года назад +2

    Great noddle hacks

  • @tomcaldwell5750
    @tomcaldwell5750 3 года назад +1

    Wow, thanks for the useful pool noodles tips.

  • @daveabsalom2195
    @daveabsalom2195 2 года назад +1

    Gee this was great! When you have little kids around you surely don't want them to get hooked somewhere w/ a fishing lure or hook. Your idea should do the trick. Also my drip cuffs never stay in place on my paddle. The noodle cuffs should do the trick of keeping them in place & water out of the kayak. Thanks!!

  • @rodbrown8306
    @rodbrown8306 Год назад

    Brilliant, must do these!

  • @veeot_dragon300
    @veeot_dragon300 3 года назад +1

    pool noodles also make good lure holders. i use one in my tackle box to hold my spoons and rooster tails. (the rack the tackle box came with didn't work so well so i simply cut a noodle to size and slipped it over the the little rack, now they don't go everywhere if my box gets jostled. just stick one hook in the noodle and your good)

  • @gayleposey714
    @gayleposey714 3 года назад +1

    Love the ideas. Thanks for the tips! This is your first video I've seen!

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  3 года назад

      We just did a follow up video. Plus we cover a lot of outdoor gear reviews here.
      ruclips.net/video/kl4nrbK4BgM/видео.html

  • @JohnLee-ud2gm
    @JohnLee-ud2gm 3 месяца назад

    Very helpful. Thanks

  • @jjr007
    @jjr007 2 года назад

    I made a scupper dolly for my kayak, used pool noodle over the pipe as a stop and shock absorber.

  • @eddierolland7749
    @eddierolland7749 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the tips. Definitely going to grab me a couple noodles next time I’m at the store

  • @darcybrooker
    @darcybrooker 8 месяцев назад

    Loved it, sooooo handy

  • @parzable
    @parzable Год назад +2

    Brilliant kid.
    ☝️🍋💯

  • @anglinoutdoors1307
    @anglinoutdoors1307 2 года назад

    I loved the last hack that’s a really useful one

  • @GaitedFields
    @GaitedFields 3 года назад

    Your video is soo clear, loved it!

  • @krissifaith6709
    @krissifaith6709 3 года назад

    Hack #3 is brilliant for those of us fishing in an inflatable K2 Explorer Kayak...I just know my husband is going to be hooking the kayak one of these days and we are gonna be swimming back to the dock. lol That was brilliant. Headed to Dollar Tree for some pool noodles now! :)

  • @TheXphysguy
    @TheXphysguy 2 года назад +1

    Another use of pool noodles i hadn't thought of aside from using pool noodles for physical education activities.

  • @ganxu6092
    @ganxu6092 3 года назад +1

    Great ideas. Thanks.

  • @paultrimble9390
    @paultrimble9390 3 года назад

    Yes sir. I like that. I use them screwed between studs in building cut slit in top to bottom few inches laying horizontal and push my poles in it closer to top of pole and bottom of rod just sits on floor. Got 10 poles stored recessed in for 1$

  • @rubensalazar9619
    @rubensalazar9619 3 года назад +1

    Very interesting and worth learning. Thanks for the tips.

  • @hopefisher6549
    @hopefisher6549 3 года назад

    That was pretty incredible

  • @ralphwhittemore5041
    @ralphwhittemore5041 3 года назад

    Another great use for those lure guards.
    You can slip them over the left and right side of cockpit to lay paddle do
    We quietly while stalking fish silently.
    I've been using pipe covering.

  • @pedrom6426
    @pedrom6426 3 года назад +1

    You could also add the velcro strips to keep the hook protectors shut if you wanted,,, great tips keep em coming 😁👍🏻

  • @djowen23
    @djowen23 2 года назад

    Thanks for some good ideas

  • @julieholmes9704
    @julieholmes9704 Год назад

    You can also use them as rod floats by doing about the same thing then zip tying it to rod.

  • @brookmiller1986
    @brookmiller1986 3 года назад

    Awesome video! These are such simple hacks, but they will be incredibly useful. Thanks for sharing!!

  • @dutchcanuck3102
    @dutchcanuck3102 3 года назад +1

    Great tips 👌. Love the rod one as I have 3 rods all with lures in my suv all season and have to always worry about the hooks snagging my upholstery while driving or loading camping gear. It seems a waste to cut and retie everytime.

  • @justinsanchez3525
    @justinsanchez3525 3 года назад +1

    New to kayaking definitely gonna try these out thanks

  • @norabder1008
    @norabder1008 3 года назад +4

    I was just telling a friend that I wanted to come up with something to cover my lures and that was perfect!!! Thanks for the videos! By the way we were never locked down and I feel sorry for the ones who were! I just so happened to have an extra noodle from a previous project.

  • @bobbyh177
    @bobbyh177 3 года назад +1

    never would of thought about this! great ideas

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  3 года назад

      So simple but they work so well. Are you fishing from the bank or a kayak?

    • @bobbyh177
      @bobbyh177 3 года назад +1

      @@greatamericansurvival ill be dropping bait from shore/fishing from shore. Been doing loads of research on outriggers and stuff for support

  • @TJ3sticks
    @TJ3sticks 3 года назад +2

    I can use all of that! Great tips

  • @diegodevops4151
    @diegodevops4151 2 года назад +1

    Very nice

  • @zach3699
    @zach3699 3 года назад +1

    I need the link to the knife used to cut the pool noodle. I’ve got the noodles, but am lacking a noodle knife. 😔

  • @karenjmassaro
    @karenjmassaro 10 месяцев назад

    Awesome tips 👍

  • @adventureswithfrodo2721
    @adventureswithfrodo2721 Год назад +1

    Lure cove idea is great

  • @1ofyouforme
    @1ofyouforme 3 года назад +6

    You can also stuff pool noodles inside your kayak for buoyancy in case it takes on water.

    • @1ofyouforme
      @1ofyouforme 3 года назад +3

      @@norcalbowhunter3264 Pool noodles weigh next to nothing.

    • @1ofyouforme
      @1ofyouforme 3 года назад

      @@norcalbowhunter3264 I never said they would make it float better. Just that it would add buoyancy if you took on water, which it will because the noodles are displacing water.

    • @unclefuddelmer9224
      @unclefuddelmer9224 3 года назад

      That's the 1st thing I added to my new kayak was a couple inside the front end. It helps a little to keep the drain from clogging up too