This is a running rig for an Ocean Kayak Ultra 4.7, they are also available for the Prowler 13 and 4.5 and I’m sure they could be adjusted/made for other makes and models

What you get:

Ready assembled running rig
Two stainless steel saddles
Four 5mm screws

Fitting is pretty simple thanks to the brass inserts that are moulded into all the Ocean Kayak Prowlers

The bow

Saddle fitted

The stern

Saddle fitted

Once the saddles are fitted it’s a simple matter of undoing the quick link, slipping it over the saddle, and closing the quick link again

Repeat at the other end

All fitted, yep that’s how easy it is!

So now a bit about the business end, the clip to your anchor or drogue, one of the differences between this and the standard Ocean Kayak one I had is the attachment system employed, in the old one it was another quick link, it’s been great very robust, never jammed up on me but it doesn’t lend itself to a quick release. You may need to release your anchor/drogue in a hurry one day, got a big fish on, need to move yourself in a hurry, etc this is where the Rob Fort one is better, it uses a simple spring loaded swivel clip, looks quite small but it’s very solid so should pack the strength needed, and the bonus of the clip is it’s also a swivel great for those times your drogue twists in the current and swell, no more twisted half closed drogue!

You’ll also see the Rob Fort one is using 6mm braided rope as opposed to my old 4mm one, not sure it needs to be 6mm but it does run through the 6mm pulleys smoother, only down side is the knots of course are bigger…

So that was it, not a huge job but a running rig is a must have on your kayak so here’s another option.

You can order them from Rob Fort via his website, or I think you can drop in and see him just outside Coromandel Town, his website is:www.kayakadventures.co.nz

The running anchor used is this one RFX Running Anchor System Prowler Ultra and retails for $79.00

Cheers, Mental

Prior to the seminar you will be shown some of the exciting footage due to be released soon in the new Slam Softbait DVD which is filmed on location in New Zealand. This includes a kayak section where Rob gets towed around by a 25kg kingfish caught on a Slam Softbait. The seminar will cover all aspects of Softbait fishing. You will also find out some of the latest developments with Slam Softbaits that Rob along with many other anglers have been working on to improve this excellent New Zealand product. These new developments will be showcased on the night.
Definitley a must for anyone who is already into softbait fishing or new to the sport. You will learn plenty!

Presenter:

Rob Fort, Soft Bait and Kayak Fishing Expert, Slam Pro Team Captain, writer for New Zealand Fishing Coast to Coast magazine.

Rob Fort is an expert soft bait angler who has a wealth of information to offer other anglers. Rob is a writer for NZ Fishing Coast to Coast magazine which he regularly contributes soft bait feature articles and is actively involved with soft bait education attending most boat shows held in New Zealand. Rob has been recognised in the past for his soft bait expertise by Pure Fishing New Zealand Ltd and is a former Berkley Pro Team member. During the seminars Rob will cover many new topics which have recently been overlooked when considering soft bait fishing and will introduce these during the presentation. The audience will be treated to a visual show containing many photos and diagrams explaining the process of fishing this style in detail. Topics covered during the seminar range from types of soft baits and their uses, the system covering basic gear required, rods and reels, knots and associated equipment. After a short break we move into the more serious topics discussing terrain including mussel farms, trolling and using chart plotter/fish finders to fish soft baits. The attendees will be further educated when you are guided through a series of screen snapshots taken from the new Humminbird GPS/fish finder clarifying some of the common misunderstandings with sounder use. During this section the audience will learn how to recognise what is being displayed on the screen and using GPS to track drift lines. We look at the various platforms used to fish from including boat, shore, kayak and long line. The variety of species you can catch on soft baits and ways of catching them plus some development insight. Rob’s passion for the sport is very contagious leaving the audience inspired and motivated. The information offered is plenty enough to keep everyone attending captivated but with some of the stories thrown in the overall seminar makes for a very entertaining evening.

I look forward to meeting all who attend and will see you there! Rob Fort.

Dates:

Here is a run down of Rob Fort’s tour around NZ, some dates and locations to be finalised – Will update as and when information becomes available:

As at 8th July 28th July 13th August 17th August 21st August 28th August 2009

Date: 1st August
Where: Southland Boat Show – Stadium Southland, Invercargill

Date: 2nd August
Where: Southland Boat Show – Stadium Southland, Invercargill

Date: 25th August Merged with the East Auckland Kayak Club seminar in October
Where: Top Catch – Glen Innes
6:45pm Start – ph  09 521-5732 refer Craig

Date: 26th August Postponed
Where: Hunting & Fishing Keri Keriph. 09 401-7501 refer Jon Fox

Date: 27th August
Where: Warren Hay Marine – ph. 09 430-2666 refer Warren Hay
To be held at: Mark Crombie Holden Indoor Centre Meeting Room in Whangarei, 6pm to 10.30pm.

Date: 28th August
Where: Top Catch Marsden Cove – ph.09 433-0034 refer Jimmy Miller

Date: 15th September
Where: Big Fish Bait and Tackle – Venue The Mount Maunganui Cosmopolitan Club, Start Time 7:30pm – Phone 07 575 9056 <– New Start Time
People can buy meals before hand and the bar will be open.

Date: 25th September – Softbait Seminar <– New Seminar
Where: Top Catch Otahuhu – Venue Mangere Boating Club, Mangere, Time 7pm – Contact: Chris phone 09 276-3339

Date; 7th October
Where: East Auckland Kayak Club – Venue Panmure Yacht Club, Time 6.30pm – Kayak and Softbait Seminar

Date: 16th, 17th, 18th October
Where: Waikato Boat Show – Mystery Creek Events Center, Hamilton

Date: 22nd October
Where: Big Fish Bait and Tackle – Mt Maunganui, Time 7pm – Kayak and Softbait Seminar – Phone 07 575 9056

Pending – Dates to be advised

Papamoa Sports world

Fish City Albany

Fish City Hamilton

Wellington Angling Club