Kayak Bow rack

[NOMAD88]

Here is a bow rack for my kayak that i came up with.Made from an adult erector set(1/2" PVC).I plan to try it out on thursday and search for hogs.I will let ya k now how it turns out.

[NOMAD88]

[gregg dudley]

Great topic! I have been thinking about building one as well.  That is a neat design.  Let me know how it paddles.  

The design I am playing with will mount longways on the front.

[stiknstringer]

Just bought a kayak and was thinking of that very same thing.Mine is a sit-in type also but didn't want to keep my longbow in the hull.I'll probably mount mine long ways also.

[huntmaster80]

very cool!!!

[NOMAD88]

i thought about going long way too and i might build it if my limbs get caught on brush.

[sore fingers]

That looks good. You should be able to hit some great spots with that setup.

[ron w]

Great job...that should work out fine!! Let us know what you think after to put it to the test!

[Forrest Halley]

Looks really cool. The only thing I see missing is tie down straps.  Kayaks roll by design and maybe bows float, but with quivers? I had a bad experience with a fly rod in a kayak once. Thank God it was a spring loaded reel and I got it back easily.

[NOMAD88]

I hadn't considered that.Imagine the sinking feeling!

[wooddamon1]

That looks good!  

[White Falcon]

Any closeups?

[awbowman]

In Louisiana, you wouldn't be able to afford to exceed the width of the yak. lol

I'd mount it longways, straight in the middle and lay it on it's side.

[NOMAD88]

[gregg dudley]

Did you glue those caps on?  You could easily make a rod holder for trolling with a couple of 45 elbows and probably an adapter to get the pipe size up a little.   You would have to turn the rack like it is in the bottom picture to point the rods towards the back.  Then you would have a combination trolling rig and bow holder.

[NOMAD88]

Good idea gregg...i do have some rod holders though, i just have to install the base for the rod holder into the yak

[PaddyMac]

That looks good. And then just bungee it onto the rack. I am interested to see if it's out of the way of the paddle. Looks like it.

 

[Guru]

thats cool!

[Hopewell Tom]

"The adult erector set." Good one. I'm looking at that and wondering about a bow holder for my mountain bike. Gotta get some pvc and give it a go.

[Night Wing]

Nice setup.