Kayak fishing lives or dies on how well your gear is organised and mounted — a good track system and crate setup turns a bare kayak into a genuine fishing platform. Here’s our pick of the accessories that make the biggest difference.
| Accessory | Purpose | Price |
|---|---|---|
| YakAttack GearTrac GT175 Track System | Track mounting system | £40.99 |
| RAM Mounts Garmin Striker Ball Mount Kayak Kit | Fish finder mount | £40.99 |
| YakAttack LockNLoad Mounting System with RAM Ball | Quick-release accessory mount | £51.99 |
| RAM Mounts Low Profile Track Mount System | Low-profile track mount | £103.99 |
| YakAttack VISIPole II Safety Light | Safety light | £91.99 |
| YakAttack BlackPak Pro 12×16 Kayak Fishing Crate | Tackle crate | £229.99 |
| Wilderness Systems AirPro Max Kayak Seat | Comfort seating | £229.99 |
Start With a Track System
The YakAttack GearTrac GT175 Track System (£40.99) or RAM Mounts Low Profile Track Mount System (£103.99) give you a mounting rail you can slide accessories along and reposition without drilling new holes every time you change your setup — the foundation most kayak anglers build everything else on top of.
Mount Your Fish Finder and Camera
The RAM Mounts Garmin Striker Ball Mount Kayak Kit (£40.99) is purpose-built for Garmin STRIKER units, while the YakAttack LockNLoad Mounting System with RAM Ball (£51.99) gives a quick-release RAM ball mount for swapping between a fish finder, camera or rod holder in seconds. The YakAttack VisiCarbon Pro Visibility & Camera Mount (£103.99) doubles as both a visibility pole and camera mount.
Stay Visible and Stay Organised
The YakAttack VISIPole II Safety Light (£91.99) is a simple but genuinely important addition — a visible safety light for low-light conditions and busier waterways. For tackle storage, the YakAttack BlackPak Pro 12×16 Kayak Fishing Crate (£229.99) is a rigid crate purpose-built to sit behind the seat, with mounting points for rod holders and more track accessories.
Don’t Overlook Comfort
The Wilderness Systems AirPro Max Kayak Seat (£229.99) is easy to skip when building a rig, but a full day on the water makes the difference obvious — proper back support genuinely extends how long you can comfortably fish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to drill my kayak to fit a track system?
Most track systems are designed to mount using existing hardware points or with minimal, straightforward drilling — check compatibility with your specific kayak model first.
What should I mount first on a bare kayak?
A track system and a fish finder mount are the highest-value starting points — everything else (crate, lights, seat) builds from there.
Is a safety light legally required?
Requirements vary by waterway and time of day — check local navigation rules, but a visibility light is good practice regardless for low-light conditions.
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