Fishophils Kingfisher

[fishophil]

This is the first kayak I have ever had, and after a bit of research on kayaks, taking into account, what I was looking for, features, price and build quality, this seemed to be the best bang for your buck.
I bought it as a 2nds with a slight defect, but it doesnt effect the way it handles or anything, and still came with the full 10 year warranty.

Here it is! Its a Wavedance Kingfisher.

A couple of early pics when I first bought it, then as the pimping starts... from cutting the first hole to install some rod holders to recently adding lights to the beast...

Its first paddle on the Patterson River at Carrum, all new and shiny!


Rod holders installed...






Homemade Sounder & GPS stand made up, fishbag on front, rods in the holders... ready for action!


Battery in waterproof container installed in front hull...


Anchor trolley...


Trimmed milk crate with pvc pipes attached on the sides to hold rods and my flag.
It also has a bungy strap which keeps the crate in place.







I added some lights to it recently, going a bit further than the standard white anchor light, and wanting to make sure I stood out a bit.
Went for some SMD/LED bling yellow lights which run down the deck for a couple of metres!





Im sure there will be more to add to it.... im in the process of setting a sail up on it

[hackonayak]

Hey Phil now thats a decked out unit...good job love the yellow lights... bling bling!! i will look for u out on the briny..(dont think u will be hard to find) now what else can i bolt on to the prowler!!

[Widsa]

Nice. We need to go squiding at night soon phil! Just dont stress about me flicking jigs towards the lights!

[hardyakka]

I thought the spirit of tasi was lit up well till i looked at the nite pics of your yak!
to many boats out there now and not having lights on the yak is asking for trouble
top job fishophil luv it mate

[ELM]

Looks the goods with them lights Fishophil, stinkers will think they have drifted to St Kilda when they see them on the water

[gummyshark]

hi,phil, hey the beast is looking good, well set up.
and the lights are brillient, no missing u in the dark, good safety feature
a bit late for this post but fairly new myself
cheers gummyshark/norm

[Gundy]

Nice rig Phill!

I reckon that battery idea is brilliant. have just been sitting here the last hour wondering how I am going to best fit my battery...I think I might steal your idea mate....

[fishophil]

Go for it mate

I only pinched the idea off someone else anyway!!

[lostinoz]

good looking yak you got there mate, i have a kingfisher and may just have to pinch some ideas of yours, tight lines , steve.

[fishsmith]

Very nice rig mate... long live the Kingy......