An easy kayak fishing organizer

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This simple project repurposes old backpacks and laptop carriers to keep those leader spools, line cutters, tournament identifiers, hook sharpeners, noisemakers and other stuff from being strewn onto your kayak’s sole (nautical term for “floor”). <p> <em>Captions: Dave Mull</em>
This simple project repurposes old backpacks and laptop carriers to keep those leader spools, line cutters, tournament identifiers, hook sharpeners, noisemakers and other stuff from being strewn onto your kayak’s sole (nautical term for “floor”).

Captions: Dave Mull

You want old backpacks and laptop bags that have sewn-in organizers for pens, business cards and cellphones. Check garage sales, resale shops and your attic.
You want old backpacks and laptop bags that have sewn-in organizers for pens, business cards and cellphones. Check garage sales, resale shops and your attic.
Simply cut the organizer part out with sharp scissors.
Simply cut the organizer part out with sharp scissors.
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To attach near the seat I used Command Picture Hanging Strips, which hold securely and allow removal. Velcro would work.
To attach near the seat I used Command Picture Hanging Strips, which hold securely and allow removal. Velcro would work.
Just attach your adhesive to the back of the organizer.
Just attach your adhesive to the back of the organizer.
Stick where it’s handy and load your stuff. Now you won’t be groping under your seat or behind you in your crate to find those oft-used or emergency items.
Stick where it’s handy and load your stuff. Now you won’t be groping under your seat or behind you in your crate to find those oft-used or emergency items.