Inside Tyler Cole’s Old Town Kayak

Tyler Cole with his Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 136.
Tyler Cole with his Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 136.
Cole trailers his AutoPilot 136.
Cole trailers his AutoPilot 136.
The AutoPilot is powered by a fully-integrated 45-pounds thrust Minn Kota motor with Spot-Lock.
The AutoPilot is powered by a fully-integrated 45-pounds thrust Minn Kota motor with Spot-Lock.
Kayak maneuvering and positioning made easy with the Bluetooth iPilot remote, which controls his kayak keeps his hands free to fish and compete.
Kayak maneuvering and positioning made easy with the Bluetooth iPilot remote, which controls his kayak keeps his hands free to fish and compete.
Cole uses lithium batteries for his kayak motor and accessories to cut weight. A 110ah 12v FPV lithium battery powers his kayak’s motor and a 30ah AMPed battery for his accessories.
Cole uses lithium batteries for his kayak motor and accessories to cut weight. A 110ah 12v FPV lithium battery powers his kayak’s motor and a 30ah AMPed battery for his accessories.
His Humminbird Helix 10 MEGA fish finder helps him understand what is going on in the water below.
His Humminbird Helix 10 MEGA fish finder helps him understand what is going on in the water below.
The lawn chair-style seat on his AutoPilot is comfortable and breathable for long competition days on the water.
The lawn chair-style seat on his AutoPilot is comfortable and breathable for long competition days on the water.
In shallow conditions, Tyler uses his Mico shallow water anchor to stake out while he works the shallow water bite.
In shallow conditions, Tyler uses his Mico shallow water anchor to stake out while he works the shallow water bite.
Cole always wears his Onyx inflatable life vest with Mossy Oak water camo while out on the water.
Cole always wears his Onyx inflatable life vest with Mossy Oak water camo while out on the water.
Tackle organization is essential. That is why Cole runs a customized Hart toolbox on his kayak.
Tackle organization is essential. That is why Cole runs a customized Hart toolbox on his kayak.
Cole’s Hart toolbox is modified with six rod holders and is capable of taking all the rods he needs on competition day.
Cole’s Hart toolbox is modified with six rod holders and is capable of taking all the rods he needs on competition day.
All ready to go — Cole’s Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 136 with a custom wrap, featuring his sponsors. He’s hard to miss on competition day.
All ready to go — Cole’s Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 136 with a custom wrap, featuring his sponsors. He’s hard to miss on competition day.
Cole took first place at the 2020 B.A.S.S. Nation Lake Chickamauga tournament and is hoping to finish on top again in the 2021 B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Series National Championship on Possum Kingdom Lake.
Cole took first place at the 2020 B.A.S.S. Nation Lake Chickamauga tournament and is hoping to finish on top again in the 2021 B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Series National Championship on Possum Kingdom Lake.
The Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot has changed the game for Cole, and it is his fishing kayak of choice for the 2021 Championship.
The Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot has changed the game for Cole, and it is his fishing kayak of choice for the 2021 Championship.
Cole’s Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot allows him to keep his hands free to focus on fishing and competing.
Cole’s Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot allows him to keep his hands free to focus on fishing and competing.