New for 2018 introducing the YakAttack Omega Universal Rod Holder. Claimed to be “The Last Rod Holder You Will Ever Buy”. Omega is the 24th and last letter in the Greek Alphabet and is defined as the extreme or final part. The Omega and Omega Pro rod holders are available now!
Features:
Both the Yakattack Omega and Omega Pro feature the new Yakattack LockNLoad GearTrac mounting technology. Easily attach and rotate the rod holder by operating a latch design! The rod holder features an ultra fine adjustable pivot. It is fully adjustable up and down by loosening the pivot nut. Rotate to the desired position and twist to tighten. The Omega Universal Rod Holder is compatible with Bait Casting, Spinning, and Fly rods.
The Rod Holder can be used as a tube style also. Giving you that quick access to your rods while trolling. Great for mounting behind the seat or in front of the cockpit.
The Omega Pro adds a 4″ extension enhancing the functionality for longer rod butts and extending the rods over the side of your boat.
YakAttack Omega Universal Rod Holder Pros:
The LockNLoad is hand tightened to the gear track. The tabs of the lock n load prevent it from loosening while in use.
The LockNLoad allows easy quick release for attaching and removing the Omega rod holders in a split second.
The 360 rotational pivot allows on the fly adaptability with the press of the latch function.3
Two twists of the pivot lock allow you to set the angle of the rod holder.
A new YakAttack LokNLoad Mounting System is now available for track mounting upcoming Yakattack Accessories!
YakAttack LokNLoad:
The LockNLoad system allows GearTrac mounting without the ability to loosen when twisting the desired accessory to the left. Previously the Screwball mount when turned to the left would loosen the mounted accessory. This resulted in occasional lost gear and accessories. The LockNLoad is its own separate mechanism that when inserted into the track and hand tightened will not come loose. The LockNLoad system will be compatible with many upcoming Yakattack accessories!
The mount works with the accessory to release, pivot, and lock in place with the simple flip of a latch. By pressing the latch the accessory will not detach but will pivot to a multi point location..
YakAttack LeverLoc install on Jackson Kayak Kraken (Permanent Install)
The Jackson Kayak Kraken being 15′-6″ long requires the use of pad eyes to guide the long anchor trolley. YakAttack has created a kit along with a locking feature so there is no need for clam cleats anymore. Low profile and a top of the line anchor trolley rigging solution.
The YakAttack Leverloc install on Jackson Kayak Kraken is pretty simple given the amount of access to the inside of the hull. In this article I will cover the YakAttack Leverlock HD kit & system. The kit includes additional backing plates to make the pulley anchor points more rigid.
In the kit you will find the following:
YakAttack LeverLoc HD Kit
Anchor Trolley Line
(4) Pad Hooks
(2) Harken Pulleys
LeverLoc and Housing
Trolley Ring
(3) backing plates with rigging bullet capability
Mounting Hardware
Tools Needed:
Drill
Screwdriver
Lighter
Center Punch
First check that the kit contains all parts you will need.
The included instructions are well written in a step by step fashion to guide you through the installation that best fits the application.
In this install we will be drilling only 2 holes at the pulley locations as with the Jackson Kayak Kraken there is ample inner hull access to these areas. On the (2) three hole backer blocks look for the word pulley. these are the 2 holes we will be fastening to.
The LeverLoc may be installed on either side of your kayak and is purely your discretion. Typically fishing with conventional rods and reels my preference is to install the anchor trolley on the left side of my kayak. Due to being right handed I tend to fish from the left side of the kayak. This allows me to control my fishing rod better and land my fish easier. Also being right handed the control of the line and LeverLoc is overall easier.
1. Pulley Install:
Choose a location 12″ back from the bow above the waterline. Using a center punch mark the first hole and drill. Now mount the pulley using the black 1″ 10-32 bolt in the first hole drilled. Tighten into the backing plate but do not tighten completely. Now level the pulley and mark the second hole location in the center of the pulley mouthing point. Pivot the pulley and backing pate out of the way and drill the second hole. Fasten the second bolt to the backing plate and tighten. Repeat the same steps for the rear pulley.
2. LeverLoc & Clamp Base Install:
Now for the lever lock. The Kraken does not have a way to access the inner area of the kayak for this location. Select the location within reach from your seat but not where your paddle sweep will allow your hand or the paddle to hit. The screws provided will thread into the plastic without worries of them working out or leaking.
3. Trolley Line:
Tie an overhand knot in the end of the paracord after running it through one side of the ring. Now run the paracord through the bottom of the bow pulley then the top of the stern. Make sure you run it from the stern up through the pulley then through the Clamp Base then down through the front pulley. Tie off the ends to the trolley ring. Make sure there is no slack in the line.
4. Pad hook Install:
For locations where the paracord line rides up the gunnel you will install the pad hooks. The top line will run through and the bottom will clip in the bottom hook. Evenly spacing 2 at the stern to the center and 2 from the bow to the center seems to be the best placement.
5. Tie off
Tie the tag end of the trolley line to the ring using half hitches. Cut the remaining end but leave about 3 inches for future adjustment.
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Both the Yakattack Omega and Omega Pro feature the new Yakattack LockNLoad GearTrac mounting technology. Easily attach and rotate the rod holder by operating a latch design! The rod holder features an ultra fine adjustable pivot. It is fully adjustable up and down by loosening the pivot nut. Rotate to the desired position and twist to tighten. The Omega Universal Rod Holder is compatible with Bait Casting, Spinning, and Fly rods.
The Rod Holder can be used as a tube style also. Giving you that quick access to your rods while trolling. Great for mounting behind the seat or in front of the cockpit.
