On todays episode of Bass Fishing for Noobs, Susie & Sean sit down with Kurt Smits to talk about DIY wiring electronics on your kayak.

It can seem and feel overwhelming when trying to figure out how to wire everything together, but Kurt helps break things down in simpler terms. Some key things to keep in mind is to always refer to the user manual of each piece of equipment you’re going to be running to determine what gauge wire and kind/size of fuses you will need. Not having the correct size of wire alone can greatly increase the risk of corrosion, overheating, or not having enough current going to the device. The second key thing to keep in mind is to keep connections as few and as simple as possible. Having a direct line running from the battery to the device is the best way to ensure there won’t be any faults in the wiring. If you do need to connect wires, Kurt prefers to solder any and all connections. This creates a solid, metal connection to ensure the most complete connection.

We take a brief look at how Kurt runs and manages his wiring system in his Hobie PA and has a nice, clean, and efficient way to mount and put wires and connections. Even if you’re not an electrician or the thought of electricity might intimidate you, this is definitely an episode you’ll want to check out!

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Kurts Sponsors:

Torqeedo

Fishing Online

Picasso Lures

St. Croix

Miller Tech Lithium

Yak Attack

Fuse Block on Amazon: https://a.co/d/dQMLgAP

Tim Percy’s website: https://timpercykayakfishing.com/en-us

Dale Hollow Lodging- www.eastport.info

Waypoint TV- https://waypointtv.com

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YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/paddlenfin

Email- [email protected]

Social Media- @paddlenfin

Yak Gadget- www.yakgadget.com

Pelican Professional- www.pelican.com

Rocktown paddlesports - rocktownadventures.com

JigMasters Jigs- https://jigmasters.com

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