Speck rigging

txdiamond17 · Post by **txdiamond17** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 7:05 pm

Well I finally learned how to post pics. Here is my 5 gallon bucket contraption. Works very well.

txdiamond17 · Post by **txdiamond17** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 7:07 pm

wrong picture, here it is

Hookem · Post by **Hookem** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 7:32 pm

nice rig

Flat Head · Post by **Flat Head** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:54 pm

Plenty of rod holders,nice touch!

txdiamond17 · Post by **txdiamond17** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 9:18 am

I had to use the rod holders to make the bucket fit tight. They keep it snug side to side. I have plenty of room to take stuff with me though.

reelfisherman · Post by **reelfisherman** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 6:57 pm

How does the spec paddle/cruise and how stable and dry is it?

Z~MAN · Post by **Z~MAN** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 8:59 pm

The speck is very stable. I have two. they track well and the ride is semi wet. I solved the problem by pluggin up the scupper holes with foam balls. I tried the OK red scupper plugs but I still got water in the yak. I only weigh 200 lbs and did not like the wet butt during winter...so with the foam plugs I am dry as a bug..

Here is a rod launcher i did for my speck since I did not like the salt water to hit my reels as I fish the LLM.. I plan to add one more launcher for a total of 5 holders..

here is a pic of one of the specks.

txdiamond17 · Post by **txdiamond17** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 5:05 pm

The Speck is wet without plugs. It is very stable to me. It is my first yak, so I am no pro with stability, but I can sit side saddle, or turn around and get to my stuff with no problem. I weigh in at 260 and can cruise along just fine, but I doubt you would win many races. All around good boat, great boat for me and what I do.

Despooled · Post by **Despooled** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 7:42 pm

Good looking set up.