Cane Pole's Boat of the Month Contest - JANUARY is sponsored by Strike King

Boat of the Month contest. AND Boat of the Year.

Post pictures of your boat with as many details as you care to include. And Cane Pole (and company) will select a winner. We will do this every month (unless the gewber forgets), and then at the end of the year we will select a "Boat Of The Year".

So, you can submit and resubmit your boat each month you don't win, and add additional details that might help it win the next month over the course of the year. The more details, and pics, and cool things you document, the better the chances are to get selected. The monthly winners will receive a prize pack, as will the "Boat of the Year".

*This includes kayaks and canoes. Whatever you float in...

This months prize is sponsored by Strike King....here are the prize pack details.....thank you Strike King for your support.


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SIX packs of Sausage Heads

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SIX 25 packs of Mr. Crappie Jig Heads.

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Two packs of Krappie Kickers

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Two packs of Scizzor Shads

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And Twelve packs of plastics including: Jokers, Slab Slangers, Shad Poles, Slabalicious and Shad Pole Curly Tails.

Holy Cow Batman, this is one heck of a prize pack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Colors and specific styles WILL vary.http://crappie.com/1ads/buttons/StrikeKing.gif


Disclaimer: Prizes and rules subject to change without notice.

I know this is not a "boat" but my kayak is my "boat" and I am proud to show here off...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...IMG_4086_1.jpg

Pics of upgrades....

My 2011 Hobie PA 14. Bought it locally and it is used but in excellent condition. I will try to cover all my upgrades and items I have added to my kayak.

My manual bilge pump and sponge...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/ROBERTS-Q-700...eywords=sponge

My binoculars...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My head lamp for night fishing...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My tie down net for the stern storage...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0022ZXO40/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use this SAE to USB to charge my phone and speaker if needed...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I can check the battery level if needed using this SAE battery tender...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Bought this paddle for use on docks to pull close and pushing off or to hit and kill fish or just one handed paddling. It is great to have!!!...
http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...nd-Paddle.html
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4302.jpg

Made my own 360 all around light. I bought some LED single bright lights from Academy when they were on sale for .50 for two lights. I think they discontinued them. I got a piece of small PVC and glued the lights to the pvc so they were on four sides. I then inserted the wires and the small PVC into a wider PVC to hold the wiring and lights and added a small clear PVC tube piece around the lights to keep them waterproof. I added an SAE plug to plug into any SAE. I also bought a small 12V double AA battery box to run the light on it's own if needed. Attached with velcro for stand alone. Painted it and added flags and reflective tape. The base is a 1 1/4" to 3/4" reducer to fit in rod holder middle slot...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4328.jpg

Made my own stake out pole from 3/4" fiberglass tree stake and added a PVC "T" handle and lanyard. Bought a PVC valve to use as a stake out pole anchor for yak. Simple turn of handle locks it in place or lets it drop to the bottom. Added 1" PVC and coupler to bottom of valve to stick in scupper holes adn added some tape to dampen the noise and make a tight fit. Works great!..
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321522588283...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4322.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4283.jpg


Bought a cheap solar windshield protector from an auto parts store and cut to fit for my front and middle hatches. Keeps it 5-10 degrees cooler in the sun I have found...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4294.jpg


I added my own anchor trolley. Bought some heavy duty anchor line. Bought two stainless pulleys from Amazon and two SS 2" rings from Home Depot and added guides for the top rope. Cheaper than buying a new anchor trolley kit...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4286.jpg

I installed a ball mount on the seat for my Helix 5 SI sonar and a ball mount up front for my transducer to make sure it is clear of my mirage drive. I plug in to the SAE port for easy removal and secure storage...
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4306.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4309.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4310.jpg

Built my own "big arse" rod holder. I used 1 1;/4" PVC and made some of the pieces removable for storage and transport. I drilled holes where they connect and used a cotter pin to secure instead of permanent PVC glue. I started out with just the back part with 6 rod holders and the light holder. I then saw a guy who made the extensions next to seat and they are VERY convenient and close and can be used for trolling. I made the top rod holders movable to set the rod pointed out for trolling. Painted everything white to reflect the sun. The black strips on the holder are velcro to attach to items to keep from loosing them. Easy build...
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4311.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4317.jpg

Raised my seat 3 1/2" by adding 2x4's between the seat and seat mount. It is easy to build but the long bolts are hard to find so I ahd to drill a hole for shorter screws for same effect. It is more comfortable being higher with my bad back. I have to compensate now as center of gravity is now higher and makes it easier to tip. Will probably take it off when I go BTB to be safe...
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4278.jpg

Now for some of the big upgrades.
Bought this battery to power everything on the yak. This battery is 35 amp hours and lasts long on a charge. I powered my lights, sonar, spot light and charging my phone for one night and only 10% of the battery was used over a 12 hour period. It is a heavier battery (23 lbs) but I got it so I could power a trolling motor if I later add one home made. I will post at end how I will do it...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4300.jpg

I wired the lights to run to switches I mounted under the seat on the middle hatch. Used waterproof switches and used liquid tape to completely seal the connections and exposed wires. Salt water will not penetrate it or make it come off like electric tape. I used 14 gauge wire for the lights which is fine for the small amps they use and I used heavier 10 gauge for the two SAE sockets I added to plug in SAE items like flood lights and higher amp items. Put a 15 Amp fuse at the battery for entire system. Battery is strapped in. I figure no need to waterproof a sealed battery. If I add a trolling motor later I will buy another battery like this one and it will sit side by side in the front hatch and I could go all day and then some as I can use both batteries if one dies while on the water. I still have to tidy up the wires with some zip ties as I just put the electrics in yesterday...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4293.jpg


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4280.jpg



http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4298.jpg

The lights were bought at Academy for both the green outside lights and white interior lights. I drilled the smallest holes I could and ran the wires and gooped it real good int he hole and where I screwed the lights to the outside to better protect them from bumps to the side of the yak...
http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/mari...dCatid=1021882
http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/no-l...dCatid=1011854

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4289.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4284.jpg


That about covers it I think. If you need more information let me know. I had fun upgrading and I will be adding some more decals to the side in the future.

Oh, and if you look at the pictures of the lights above you will see my handle I use in most forums. I got the decals from here... http://www.decalnetwork.com

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...IMG_4273_1.jpg

I know this is a long post. Sorry. I wanted to give as much detail as i could. Thanks for looking!!

Nice build

Don't be sorry. You did a lot of upgrades yourself to improve things for what you needed. I like to see people put their mind to a project and make it work. I'm sure if you find a need to change something you will make it happen. You did come right of the gate and set the bar high. Way to go big guy.

WOW

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First boatnonono:Rofl Don't forget your PFD!

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Blessed!

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Here's my 2016 Excel Bay Pro 203 with 140 Suzuki 4 stroke.

Top pic is just after a guide trip with about 20 crankbait rods not placed in the rod holders yet. I was too busy cleaning crappie at the time.

The middle pic is my fishing buddy Tim (quackrstackr) on a spider rig trip.

The bottom pic is Cuz Rickie (rnvinc), the best boat rigger out there. What can't be seen in any of these photos are my oversized Crappie.com decals proudly displayed on the sides of it.

17' G3 with 70 hp Reelfoot stump jumper

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This is a 1976 14ft McKee craft that I painted and brought back to life with a 2012 Honda. What a great fishing boat it is and has been it entire life. An older friend of mine had this boat most of his life and it spent many days hauling him and his kids around the Roanoke river chasing rockfish and whiteperch and it still is to this day only now it sees a lot more crappie action!

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Here's my retirement boat. Bought it a little over a year ago. Powered by Merc 150 and 9.9 pro kicker. Hummingbird electronics, Ulterra TM, Spyderlok rod holders and EZ Step system. I mainly Crappie and Striper fish and "love" the boat and the layout for my style of fishing.

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This is a 1976 14ft McKee craft that I painted and brought back to life with a 2012 Honda. What a great fishing boat it is and has been it entire life. An older friend of mine had this boat most of his life and it spent many days hauling him and his kids around the Roanoke river chasing rockfish and whiteperch and it still is to this day only now it sees a lot more crappie action![/QUOTE]


another angle....


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Thanks windstone!

I present to you: "The Interceptor"

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2015 Tracker 175 WT W/ 90 4stroke Mercury Motor.
I-Piliot attachment for the included Powerdrive V2


Can slow troll 8 rods out the back and 8 out the front.

Just finished setting up my little 1448...nothing fancy. I recently got rid of my 18' CC Carolina Skiff and decided this was more along the lines of what I needed for inland freshwater. Went with the 20 instead of 25 because I wanted to stay away from hydraulics in the shallow, stumpy swamps. I get 22mph on the GPS with only me and a loaded ice chest...perfect for my needs. Added a 13gal tank, solid aluminum floor, trolling motor bracket and some hydro-turf. Got the prop depth just right with a mini-jacker transom bracket and away we go.


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Wally Approved.

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1672 PONDTOON, 20 HP Yamaha, 55# MinKota foot control up front, shallow water anchor pole system 8' to 14', rod racks, sonar unit with GPS and structure scan, touch screen, at the back. Sonar with down scan up front off the TM. Aluminum diamond plate raceways and terminal boxes with storage for the sonar units. Starting battery in the rear and a deep cycle battery for the sonar units and backup power for TM with an on board charger,dual unit. Separate battery box with single charger and deep cycle battery for the TM. Two seats on storage boxes and a removable pedestal seat to use if needed. Storage pouches on the right side rails for tackle and extras. A true fishing machine, not fancy!!

Strike King Shad Pole CURLY TAIL is my go to bait. So much action crappie smash em.

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Strike King Shad Pole CURLY TAIL is my go to bait. So much action crappie smash em.

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You have to post a picture of your boat to enter this contest......


Post pictures of your boat with as many details as you care to include. And Cane Pole (and company) will select a winner. We will do this every month (unless the gewber forgets), and then at the end of the year we will select a "Boat Of The Year".

So, you can submit and resubmit your boat each month you don't win, and add additional details that might help it win the next month over the course of the year. The more details, and pics, and cool things you document, the better the chances are to get selected. The monthly winners will receive a prize pack, as will the "Boat of the Year".

*This includes kayaks and canoes. Whatever you float in...

I ran into a gentleman at the boat ramp today and as we talked he asked about my boat. I told him what it was and who I got it from and he replied I remember that boat saying that his dad and Mr. Sammy (the previous owner of my boat) had identical boats back in the day. He said his father had passed away and the boat that was like mine had been sold but It was nice talking with him and listening to him talk about the past. You could tell seeing my old boat brought back some good memories for him.

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Originally Posted by kickingback

I know this is not a "boat" but my kayak is my "boat" and I am proud to show here off...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...IMG_4086_1.jpg

Pics of upgrades....

My 2011 Hobie PA 14. Bought it locally and it is used but in excellent condition. I will try to cover all my upgrades and items I have added to my kayak.

My manual bilge pump and sponge...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/ROBERTS-Q-700...eywords=sponge

My binoculars...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My head lamp for night fishing...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My tie down net for the stern storage...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0022ZXO40/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use this SAE to USB to charge my phone and speaker if needed...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I can check the battery level if needed using this SAE battery tender...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Bought this paddle for use on docks to pull close and pushing off or to hit and kill fish or just one handed paddling. It is great to have!!!...
http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...nd-Paddle.html
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4302.jpg

Made my own 360 all around light. I bought some LED single bright lights from Academy when they were on sale for .50 for two lights. I think they discontinued them. I got a piece of small PVC and glued the lights to the pvc so they were on four sides. I then inserted the wires and the small PVC into a wider PVC to hold the wiring and lights and added a small clear PVC tube piece around the lights to keep them waterproof. I added an SAE plug to plug into any SAE. I also bought a small 12V double AA battery box to run the light on it's own if needed. Attached with velcro for stand alone. Painted it and added flags and reflective tape. The base is a 1 1/4" to 3/4" reducer to fit in rod holder middle slot...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4328.jpg

Made my own stake out pole from 3/4" fiberglass tree stake and added a PVC "T" handle and lanyard. Bought a PVC valve to use as a stake out pole anchor for yak. Simple turn of handle locks it in place or lets it drop to the bottom. Added 1" PVC and coupler to bottom of valve to stick in scupper holes adn added some tape to dampen the noise and make a tight fit. Works great!..
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321522588283...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4322.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4283.jpg


Bought a cheap solar windshield protector from an auto parts store and cut to fit for my front and middle hatches. Keeps it 5-10 degrees cooler in the sun I have found...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4294.jpg


I added my own anchor trolley. Bought some heavy duty anchor line. Bought two stainless pulleys from Amazon and two SS 2" rings from Home Depot and added guides for the top rope. Cheaper than buying a new anchor trolley kit...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4286.jpg

I installed a ball mount on the seat for my Helix 5 SI sonar and a ball mount up front for my transducer to make sure it is clear of my mirage drive. I plug in to the SAE port for easy removal and secure storage...
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4306.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4309.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4310.jpg

Built my own "big arse" rod holder. I used 1 1;/4" PVC and made some of the pieces removable for storage and transport. I drilled holes where they connect and used a cotter pin to secure instead of permanent PVC glue. I started out with just the back part with 6 rod holders and the light holder. I then saw a guy who made the extensions next to seat and they are VERY convenient and close and can be used for trolling. I made the top rod holders movable to set the rod pointed out for trolling. Painted everything white to reflect the sun. The black strips on the holder are velcro to attach to items to keep from loosing them. Easy build...
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4311.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4317.jpg

Raised my seat 3 1/2" by adding 2x4's between the seat and seat mount. It is easy to build but the long bolts are hard to find so I ahd to drill a hole for shorter screws for same effect. It is more comfortable being higher with my bad back. I have to compensate now as center of gravity is now higher and makes it easier to tip. Will probably take it off when I go BTB to be safe...
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4278.jpg

Now for some of the big upgrades.
Bought this battery to power everything on the yak. This battery is 35 amp hours and lasts long on a charge. I powered my lights, sonar, spot light and charging my phone for one night and only 10% of the battery was used over a 12 hour period. It is a heavier battery (23 lbs) but I got it so I could power a trolling motor if I later add one home made. I will post at end how I will do it...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4300.jpg

I wired the lights to run to switches I mounted under the seat on the middle hatch. Used waterproof switches and used liquid tape to completely seal the connections and exposed wires. Salt water will not penetrate it or make it come off like electric tape. I used 14 gauge wire for the lights which is fine for the small amps they use and I used heavier 10 gauge for the two SAE sockets I added to plug in SAE items like flood lights and higher amp items. Put a 15 Amp fuse at the battery for entire system. Battery is strapped in. I figure no need to waterproof a sealed battery. If I add a trolling motor later I will buy another battery like this one and it will sit side by side in the front hatch and I could go all day and then some as I can use both batteries if one dies while on the water. I still have to tidy up the wires with some zip ties as I just put the electrics in yesterday...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4293.jpg


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4280.jpg



http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4298.jpg

The lights were bought at Academy for both the green outside lights and white interior lights. I drilled the smallest holes I could and ran the wires and gooped it real good int he hole and where I screwed the lights to the outside to better protect them from bumps to the side of the yak...
http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/mari...dCatid=1021882
http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/no-l...dCatid=1011854

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4289.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...c/IMG_4284.jpg


That about covers it I think. If you need more information let me know. I had fun upgrading and I will be adding some more decals to the side in the future.

Oh, and if you look at the pictures of the lights above you will see my handle I use in most forums. I got the decals from here... http://www.decalnetwork.com

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...IMG_4273_1.jpg

I know this is a long post. Sorry. I wanted to give as much detail as i could. Thanks for looking!!

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Being a yaker and knowing a little about customizing something for your personal needs and likes. You have my vote for sure , not that my vote counts, but you did a heck of a job with your kayak.

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My Wilderness Systems Ride 135 is probably my 8th kayak, been so many hard to remember. This is the only kayak I have attempted
renovations and accessories like a depth finder/fish finder. The seat that came with it was just great, but I stand and fly fish at times
and wanted something that sit higher than a standard high backed seat even though it was adjustable. With this seat I can slowly spin
around to access the cooler and storage compartment. Mostly fish single pole but have long lined at times while drifting and added the
rod holders on both sides for that purpose. Have entertained the idea of a pedal powered kayak but just have not pulled that trigger
yet. Just finished 10 weeks of physical therapy for arthritis in my hips and am now feeling more frisky than usual. Time will tell. Watch
out for me on the dance floor. LOL

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My 2011 bass tracker 175! Got her rigged with spyderloc's soon to be upgrading with terrova!

2012 st195 Lowe with Mercury 115 4 stroke, 24 volt motor guide trolling motor,2 lowrance HD5 front and console with bottom and side scan, 4 hi tech rod holders with 7 mounts for them 2 rear 2 middle 3 front, hi tech mount for front depth finder. Cumberland crappie16 rod rack, double seat in back, air bubbles in live wells, lights in all compartments and live wells, blue lights under rail on inside of boat. B n M 14' poles with shakespear bait casters. and 2 crappie.com stickers on the side.

Okay here is my boat. Unfortunately it stays more dry than wet.
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Nice D. If I don't go back glass. It'll prob be an express

Well, Walt & I do not have a fully "tricked" out crappie rig by any stretch of the imagination, but we do just fine from our old "Tin Lizzy":

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2016 alumacraft 1860t

Here is my kayak. I'll post pics as it progresses

Winner!!!! Winner!!!!!!!!!

kickingback !!!!!!!!!!!