Found A Use For the Double Flip-up Tackle Tray

I have always used the white Hobie square bucket in the floor storage on both my 2013 and 2015 PAs. That bucket holds a lot and allows me to put my phone, wallet, etc. in a secure place. While I do have shock cords under the seat that can hold 2 Plano boxes each if necessary, I usually just put 2 boxes under the seat. When I'm using my YakAttack Blackpack, I have plenty of storage. But if I use the Hobie Livewell XL, I was reduced to under the seat and in the front hatch. I have the H-Rail Tackle Bin, but have yet to find a spot that feels right for it.

I had wanted to mount an H-rail behind the seat to possibly attach that tackle bin to, but have not got around to getting those parts. I took the Double flip-up tray that comes with the PA and drilled 2 holes to align with the bolts that secure the seat strap. I took a Dremel tool and cut a slot in the side towards the front to allow for the strap to pass through. Will try it for awhile to see if it is a keeper. If I don't like it, I can easily remove it. No new holes drilled to test this out. I might add a small diameter shock cord retainer for the boxes.

Thought I would share this concept in case anyone else wanted to try it.

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Steve Stubbs
USAF (retired)

SeaDek Fishing Team
Unfair Lures Pro Staff
Ziptailz Ambassador

2015 Pro Angler 14 - Papaya
2018 Compass - Sea Grass

Great Idea!

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Dr.SteelheadCatcher
Warrenton, OR

Cool idea, Steve!

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Scott B.
Michigan

I zip-tied mine to the back of the top portion of the seat. Has been working well for me for two years.

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Keith Black

2014 PA 14 Olive
2014 WS Ride 115x Camo

Steve - I have a spare tackle bin if you want me to send it to you. You could put them back to back and double your storage. Still think you should add that H-Rail. I added the 9" to mine and it works great. If I had it to do over, I would have used the 21" version and cut the bar to fit exactly across that gunnel.

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STLKayak
2020 Pro Angler 14 360
St. Louis, Missouri
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Thanks for the offer on your spare tackle bin. The jury is still out on this setup. I like it so far. I saw where a couple of folks mounted the tray to H-Rail plates and put them beside the seat. I probably carry more tackle on saltwater trips than freshwater. The 2 boxes in the picture would have soft plastics in one and spoons/jigheads in the other. I usually put 2 of the large Plano boxes under the seat. One with top water and the other with crankbait/jerkbait lures.

I have a second tray as my 2013 PA14 came with one, but I just put the 2013 PA14 up for sale last night in a few forums and Facebook sites. I want to get a 2017 Outback with the new Mirage 180 drive. That way I will have more flexibility than with 2 PAs. I want to river fish more and the Outback would be better for that.

Have a great weekend!

Steve

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Steve Stubbs
USAF (retired)

SeaDek Fishing Team
Unfair Lures Pro Staff
Ziptailz Ambassador

2015 Pro Angler 14 - Papaya
2018 Compass - Sea Grass