Stainless Steel Fish Stringer by Viking

Code: PLU 1090

Stephen Tapp Design.

The Fish Stringer is an essential part of your kayak fishing kit. It secures your catch so in the event of a capsize you don't lose your dinner! It also provides an easy way of porpoising (sliding & flipping) your fish into the rear well, fish bag, or Chill Pod without having to turn around in your seat.

To use - simply thread the s/s rod through the fish's gills and out through the mouth. Pull the extra cord through and then flip the fish into the rear of the kayak, then loosely coil the excess cord on top.

Viking Centre well cover - Profish 400

Code: PLU 7626

Black lid with Bait Board - a must for your Profish 400 Centre Console Bin.

Simply access you bin by unhooking the bungy loops.

Viking Insulated Fish Bag - Profish 400, Reload, GT

Code: PLU 1658

Fully insulated Fish Bag keeps your catch cool and in great eating condition, add ice (salt ice is best) for keeping your fish in mint condition on warm days.

Fits the rear well of your Profish 400, Profish Reload and Profish GT 

Made from a double layer of durable PVC with an insulting foam centre.

Comes with all parts to fit to your kayak.

Viking Insulated Cover for Profish 400, Reload, GT

Code: PLU 1649

Insulated, White PVC Soft Cover for the rear well of your Profish 400, Reload GT or Replay Kayak.

You will find this rear cover a great way to keep your fish covered and stored in the rear well of your Profish  

Designed with a rear pocket to store your drift chute when not in use.

Attachments included to fit yourself or simply add it to your Profish purchase and we will fit it for you.

Adjustable Multi Fit Kayak Running Rig (Anchor Trolley). Will fit any kayak.

Made with Stainless Steel fittings and using Spectra Cord (a non-stretch cord).

This is a must for the serious kayak fisherman. 

A Running Rig is used in conjunction with an anchor or Drift Chute (Drogue) and can be set off the front or rear of the kayak simply by pulling the cord through the pulleys.

This comes standard with saddles and screws to fit the brass inserts that may be moulded into your kayak. If your kayak doesn't have inserts fitted, ask for "well nuts" to be supplied. Well nuts are self sealing rubber nuts that fit 10mm holes.

How to fit to your kayak:

1. Attach the pulleys to your kayak using the stainless saddles and screws.
2. Run the cord end with the loop up through one pulley and down through the other.
3. Thread the stainless clip through the loop at the end of the cord.
4. Tension the cord so it runs high along the side of the cockpit and lock in place by tying a series of four half hitch knots.

SKU 5860

Genuine Stephen Tapp Design Drift Chute/Drogue/Sea Anchor

Code: PLU 1162

Made from durable canvas - made to last!

The large float on the end prevents the Drift Chute from sinking down too far and makes it much easier to retrieve. The stainless steel ring on the attachment cords slides to prevent the chute collapsing in choppy conditions.

Stephen Tapp designed the first commercially available drogues (drift chutes) in NZ enhanced particularly for kayak performance, based on a lot of on-water experimentation. The ones sold through Viking Kayaks are based on Stephen’s original design work. Keep in mind there are a variety of designs that will work OK, but here are the key features Stephen found that made a real difference to performance:

1. Heavy duty fabric - the relatively stiff material (compared to lighter nylons and rip-stops) maintains its shape and efficiency better in choppy blustery conditions helping keep drift speeds low.

2. Stiff 8-10mm rim rope - once the drogue \"inflates\" to shape in the water the stiff rope helps hold the mouth open as the kayak swings and chop batters at the sides.

3. Approx 1m across the mouth measured flat – the larger size is more efficient at controlling drift speeds for a variety of fishing techniques whether bait or lure fishing. We might be small craft, but nearly everything including the paddler sits above the water acting as a sail.

4. Large float on a cord at the rear - keeps the drogue on the surface when conditions are variable, stopping it sinking below the kayak and creating stability issues in wakes and waves (i.e. if the wind dies or a fish tows you towards it, an ordinary drogue may sink and try to hold the end of the kayak under). Having the float swinging off the end allows the drogue to \"inflate\" rapidly regardless of the way it hits the water (flotation at the rim or sides can occasionally get trapped underneath the drogue until it rolls over, slowing the \"inflation\" process).

5. Cord bridle with sliding ring attachment - having a free-sliding attachment on the bridle maintains the drogues efficiency by allowing the kayak to move from side to side in choppy/blustery conditions without upsetting its shape.

There are other features that can have a small impact, but the above are the ones that make the most significant difference in Stephen’s experience.

Viking Fish Finder Install Kit - Multifit

Code: PLU 7542

Fish Finder and transducer DIY installation kit to suit Profish Reload, Profish GT and Profish 400.

For the Profish 400 we recommend also getting the large yellow hatch bucket to store your battery in the front hatch.

Railblaza Kayak Sounder and Transducer Mount Kit

PLU 8721

The Sounder & Transducer Mount Kit has been developed for kayak anglers needing an easy way to install and remove fish finders or sounders. With this kit you can install and uninstall your fishfinder or sounder in a matter of seconds, no messy adhesives or excessive drilling of fittings required. With our extensive selection of mounts this kit can be adapted to fit any kayak or canoe.

The transducer mount kit offers a unique advantage for kayaks or canoes that do not have a transducer scupper, now the transducer will be in the water giving a 100% true reading, rather than reading through the hull. If you need to get the transducer deeper in the water simply add an extension, if you’re entering shallow water the factory set friction joints will allow you to lift the transducer out of harm’s way.

The Kit can be completely removed with one click of the StarPort slide lock, protecting your sounder when in transport, when using the kayak for other activities or when you need to transfer the sounder to another kayak or canoe.

FPV 7A Lithium Battery and Charger

7 amp hour Lithium light weight battery for running Fish finders, lights, live-bait pumps, etc.

These batteries weigh less than 0.5kg compared with 2.5kg for the equivalent in sealed lead acid, that's a huge weight saving!

Advanced technology saves considerable weight and allows the use of high drain equipment. This battery also has a built-in management system. This protects against deep discharge and over current making it perfectly suited to kayak use.

Supplied with a dedicated charger included in the price.

** We have many accessories available on request

FPV 17.5A Lithium Battery and Charger

Code: PLU 2158

17.5 amp hour Lithium light weight battery for running Fish finders, lights, live-bait pumps, etc.

These batteries weigh just 0.9kg compared with 3.85kg for the equivalent in sealed lead acid, that's a huge weight saving!

Advanced technology saves considerable weight and allows the use of high drain equipment. This battery also has a built-in management system. This protects against deep discharge and over current making it perfectly suited to kayak use.

Supplied with a dedicated charger included in the price.

** We have many accessories avaialble on request

Specifications

Voltage: 7.5-12.6V

Capacity: 17500 mAh

Amp Draw: 7A Max

Cycles: 4200 @ 1A discharge 90% DoD

Dimensions: 130x80x70mm

Weight: 915g

Case: Waterproof hard case IP67

Battery Management System: Built-in short circuit and over current protection with charging and discharging safety cutoff.

Charger: 2A wall charger