3 Waters Big Fish 120 Kayak Rigging
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- Опубликовано: 15 мар 2018
- How I rig my Big Fish 120 for bass fishing, a few thoughts on the kayak after a few trips out, and some modifications that I've made to improve the fishing experience.
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Nice video, I ordered my Big Fish 120 last night and have been watching a ton of videos for ideas on set up.
@@lucassanchez3745 Thats who I ordered mine from, they estimated a July 20th ship date.
I got the new 120, you have to have a anchor or yak "power pole" that's my next expenditure, lol nice video!
I just ordered the 3 waters big fish 120 V2...I'm stoked, can't wait to get it wet
Thank you for making this video. Very helpful and informative. Trying to decide between the 105 or the 120. Great job on your first video.
Love your set up
Very helpful video. Thanks a lot. I’m doing my research to purchase a kayak and you answered a ton of my questions about this kayak. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Awesome job for a first video!! Thx for sharing it.
This is a great first video bro! You have the gift, keep it up!
Good job for ur first vid, I like how u kept ur kayak pretty simple and I plan on getting a big fish 120
Nice job on your 1st vid. I enjoyed the setup and info on this product. I had no idea the floor was that hard, it seems like a softer type material in other videos out there so I just assumed that it was until you pointed it out. Like the rig and looking into it myself. Thanks for the share!.
Nice Rig. Good call on the increased paddle length
I like my anchor wizard at the bow face into current wind or waves. Shore is stable this way. Everything is a trade off. Put a $150 salt water trolling mort 37 lbs thrust ,2x3” lumber bolted across rear rails out left side. Just marvellous. Lithium 12v- 100AH battery
I use a yoga mate , it works great. I motorized my BF120 with a NewPort 36 lbs thrust lithium 100 amp hr battery where cooler is Anchor Wizard is at the stern , so wind is at my back. Use 4 chains as anchor. Wish it had forward facing on rod hold. And wish it had cover places to get access to the haul . Use Tri Fold Revits to secure heaven needs . Love my brown colour. Fish the inter coastal waters in south Florida, Good luck , it is a great cheap stable beast
Gotta say, for your first vid you did an excellent job. I agree, the rod staging system just wasn't built out as well as it could have been.
Great video! One thing I would recommend if you haven’t already is that you make that anchor setup a quick release so you can get away from it in a dangerous situation quickly and go back to it when it’s safe and I reverse rigged my anchor so that I could pull it free in event of a snag. Great video!
I have an anchor wizard mini and at the bow is just marvellous. My anchor is 3 18” chains in bike tubes. Just never get snagged. , I yoga mate over the floor
Would love to see how you mounted the fish finder was thinking about getting a big fish 105 but nobody has a video on that.
I am getting the same kayak ..it will be here on the 22 ...from the same play's to..... watching your video makes me so damn excited
Best of fishing game with kayak...
Thank you so much . I use a 2x3” board bolt to rear rails and a 37 lbs thrust trolling motor . I bought an inexpensive 12v- 100Ah battery, which powered me for 12 hours. Makes it so pleasant. Feels like a Coup de ville. . Trolling motor cost $149 dollars. See the Fish Father video for Big Fish 120 trolling motor is a Newport company
Good video awesome kayak! How does it track in big lakes and would u make a video about the battery instal please?
Nice set up. A cheap rubber mat for the back of pick up trucks cut to fit would work well on the floor.
Noice!!
Thanks for making this video. Do you plan to upgrade to a rudder? Would love to see how you pack if for camping!
Headwaters Kayak I absolutely plan on adding the rudder.
Mine came with those little lumps just before the rod tip protection points but it didn't come with those rubber hold downs like yours lol someone forgot to add them to my yak but I wouldn't have used them anyways so it kinda worked out better imo..
Great video i have the same kayak what do you think of it absolutely awesome video well done ALien
Would you be so kind as to show us how you mounted your transducer on your BF 120? I'm trying to come up with a solution for mine, and would appreciate having a look at how you did yours. Thanks in advance!
I plan to cut a piece of 3/8 or 1/4" dense rubber exercise mat to put on the floor of mine to keep the noise down. I saw one at Sears I think I will try. $25
Could you spray rubber coating on the deck to quiet it down.
Buy a yoga mat remove the floor deck trace it on the yoga mat cut it out and put it under your floor deck and screw it back down ! Really quites it down
So I’m super new to kayaking...so new in fact I’ve not even bought one yet. So after hundreds of vids I’m 99.9% sure that the big fish 120 will be my first yak. I’m curious to see how you use the stakeout pole and also how you mounted the lowrance transducer. Just subscribe to your channel so I’ll check out your other vids to see if those questions are answered, but if not hoping you’ll cover it. Thanks
Most guys use a scupper hole but I'm not wild about that! I'm going to look for vids on how to.
How do you get your fish finder box water tight? I just bought a 105 and got water in it on my first day out
You could buy some foam flooring mats and cut them to fit the floor of your kayak to keep the noise down
I seen a guy buy the black anti fatigue mat at harbor freight and used adhesive to attach it...it looked really good...it was a black diamond plate look
Chad Wearing that’s what I was talking about lol
OCD is useful when keeping things organised on a yak :D . Good idea that, adding carabiner to the front rope for tying up and mooring ! How do you find the seat after taking it out a couple of times - the material looks a little hard ?
The seat is fairly comfortable, but after about 5 hours I notice a little fatigue in my back. That's easily offset by standing up more often to stretch out, something this kayak is perfect for.
ya i'd love to get one but as you said the flooring is keeping me on the fence
Cut up a yoga mat. I have the 105.
Hi, Thanks for the video. Can you handle this kayak by yourself, as for as lifting, moving,and putting it into a truck bed? 89 lbs is pretty heavy.
terrence vinson Yes, I put it on the ladder rack on my truck by myself. It's heavy, but once you get a technique down, it's not that bad.
I found out they designed the rod leashes to actually attach to the first eyelet on your rod which would mean it's just the right size. Now as I'm sure you will agree with me on I rather not use my eyelets on my rods for attaching the leash. It makes no sense to add that kinda pressure to your rods eyelets. But you can just wrap it just around the pole just above the real seat and latch it to itself or you can do as you did.
Idk if you've seen it our not I'm a new owner myself of a big fish but I've seen many saying using yoga mats over the floor reduces the noise greatly.
Man i want one they seem like exactly what im looking for. Is it hard to paddle being so big?
It got a lot easier with the 260cm paddle. It's not going to win any races, but I wouldn't call it hard to paddle.
Do the rails fit the yak attack accessories? Rod holders etc...?
One question I have where did you find that parking pole?
What are you using as a kayak trolley ? I ordered my big fish 2 days ago and want to get something for easy transport to the lake from my truck
Hello I enjoy the video,, I looking into purchasing the same kayak,, it's been awhile since the purchase how is it working out since some time has passed? How do u feel about the performance,, overall. Thank you
I still think it's the best kayak for under $1000.
I have a 103 and agree about the floor. I have been using a cut down yoga mat but not ideal. Was wondering if the sound dampening material (dynamat,kilmat) would work? Has anyone tried this?
Tightlines! #SKUNKPROOF
Does these work on the 105?
Mount that fish rule across the floor under your feet right behind the compartment. Trim off if necessary.
Any idea on a cart that works well for these?
C-Tug is the best option
i also like your set up with not a bunch of junk u think u need but never use that just makes the kayak look like a trash freighter instead of a fishing kayak storage for me im still trying to figure out weather to go with milk crate or something a bit more advanced
How did you mount the transducer on bottom of box I'm currently stuck
james poyer I just bolted the bracket onto the bottom of the pod and used some marine sealant to keep it waterproof.
I’m stuck to don’t know how I want to do it
Any pictures of it?
What paddle length? I’m 5 8 and just ordered this kayak.
Steve Gramlick I would suggest a 260. Since I upgraded, I'm 100 times happier. It takes so much less effort to get around the lake now.
How did you put the anchor trolley on without hull access? doesn't it need a nut on the backside?
No. They're just attached with screws.
How does the water in the front deck area drain out? I did not see a hole in there..
There's 2 scupper holes at the very front and more under the deck plate.
how did you install the trolley system? theres not access hole on top
Most kits just screw in from the outside
Hi I’m from Norway and are planning to buy this kayak. I have a question regarding the noisy floor material. Is it possible to unscrew it and replace it with a softer material?
Tom Erik I'm not sure. The scupper holes are actually under the deck, so it would have to be something with some rigidity.
Yes you can. I have already done this to mine.
I really like this kayak as well and really contemplating buying one. The only issue that I have is the noisy floor mat. If I do wind up getting one, I definitely plan on making a template of the stock mat and gluing (or screwing) down a roughly 1/4 inch soft rubber grippy mat on top of it. Aside from a much of other mods of course.
Can you give more info on the stake out pole? brand, model, shop name? And the price if possible :)
Vibe anchor pole, ordered straight from Vibe kayaks. I think it was $45.
@@Bullitt5339 Thank you a bunch!
How wide is your cooler
Do you like the fish finder that far back on the pod?
Michael Favors ... Absolutely. It's on a Ram mount, so I can move it around as needed, but I can see it perfectly while still having a place to put my Copenhagen or baits that I'm swapping out.
I have the same kayak. Mounted my fish finder the same way with the same intention for the tobacco and lures lol. May be my old age but it's hard for me to see the screen. May have to get a larger one. How did you mount your transducer?
I'm just using the Lowrance bracket for now, but it hangs down about 1/2", so as soon as I finish a few other things, I'm going to bend a custom bracket to move it up that 1/2".
Same problem here. Been thinking of making a bracket myself.
How well does the anchor work? Is it cumbersome?
It's not cumbersome at all and works pretty darn well.
How fast is it is it like paddling a barge
It's not bad to paddle.
Max weight rating? I'm 350 and 5.11.
400lbs
Nice yak, the cabelas shadow caster model is the exact same yak.
J M Cabela's Advanced Angler is the same casting.
Bullitt5339 yea, I like the colors better on the 3 waters too , I just can't decide between this one, a lure 11.5 , or a ascend 12t or 128t
I would of went with the 120 but decided with the 105 im not a very big guy and hauling it will be much easier still same kayak but shorter. I also ordered mine from austin kayaks but got the beaver tail rutter package. I dont like the floor mat either as a temporary fix i may just get a thin rubber car mat that will add traction an cover up the noisy plastic mat. I would like to eventually get a few rolls of deck matting an cut out pieces to fit through out the entire kayak to give it a custom interior with 2 different colors that will match the kayak and give it a unique look plus making it very quiet with any movement inside the kayak ill do all this after i remove the plastic mat that 3 waters thought it be a good idea to add and toss that in the garbage.
Would you buy it again. And can you paddle it upstream.
Steve Gramlick I would buy it again. In my humble, semi-educated opinion, it's the best 12' or larger kayak that you can buy for $1000. I have been fishing 2-3 times a week on it and have been pretty impressed.
Paddling upstream? Well.... Maybe. It depends on how fast the water is moving. I have taken it a few miles upstream in slow moving current and it did fine in that instance. It is a big, heavy, wide kayak though. When I'm headed into current or into strong winds, I have noticed that putting the seat in the lowest position really helps a lot.
Thanks for the reply. I’m seconds away from buying one.
I am torn between the 3 waters and the shadow caster. What would you suggest and why? Thanx
I looked at the Shadow Caster before buying this one. The rear storage in the Big Fish is larger, the seat is more comfortable, it's more stable while standing, and it has a sonar pod to keep the electronics in one package.
I thought the open front storage was a negative on the Big Fish was a negative until I used it for a while. I can beach the boat and walk out through the front storage and never even get my feet wet both entering and exiting.
The only thing I'll say is better about the Shadow Caster is that you don't need adapters for the rails.
Bullitt5339 thank for your fast reply. I will be fishing blackwater that is loaded with Gators so stability is #1 priority for me as I am 6'3" 250.
How did u mount your transducer
george lopez I just bolted it to the bottom of the pod and used marine sealant on the screw holes.
I’m curious about the transducer clearance on the pod. I fish rivers so I’m concerned with damaging the transducer. Would mounting on the pod be a problem on rivers in between river holes in the ripples with the rocks?
Chris Berry u should be fine mounting the transducer under the pod it tucks in good and doesnt pop out the yak
Chris Berry My Lowrance transducer does hang down about 1.5" under the boat. I have hit a stump before and the transducer did pop off where it attaches to the plastic mount. I didn't even realize it was 2 pieces and able to be separated before it happened. I thought I had broken the transducer at first, but it snapped back together and there were no problems.
It did make me realize that it could be a problem in a future trip I have planned down the Rapahannock River, where there's rocks everywhere. I have lined up a guy who will cutout and bend a custom bracket for me to pull the transducer up inside the hull. I just have to make a template for him. I should have the template ready in the next couple weeks and when I get it perfect, I'm going to share it on the 3 Waters Owners Group on Facebook to help out other owners with a Lowrance transducer.
I noticed u didnt have rotto grips i got some for mine to help with hauling or just to have a spot to lay down paddle im not a fan of the putting the paddle on your lap while u fish seen dozens of vids where the person caught a fish paddle fell or got knocked off their lap and ended up in the water then they either flipped kayak reaching for it or almost flipped it. This kayak is designed for stability but when u do such things like leaning over exposing your body out side of the kayak u are risking a flip when it could of been avoided by setting down the paddle before picking up the rod.
Here are a couple more things 3waters screwed up. They stripped the plastic on more than half of the screw holes including the tracks and the seat. And the plastic is full of air pockets. Cheap and lazy.
Buyer beware: The track mounts are designed to not fit rod holders from any other company. You will be required to buy (make) an adapter for all of your accessories. Also every location of the tracks will interfere with your paddling and the rod your fishing currently if an accessory is mounted. But you will be charged for them eventhough 3waters is well aware that they will be of no use without a peddledrive. 👎👎Also 3waters doesnt even sell rod holders but they make you buy an adapter to put any other companys accessory on your boat