Just got my first kayak (ATAK 120) and went down the rabbit hole of rigging it out. Figured I’d share this for anyone stuck on mounting rod holders with no hull access.
Originally bought YakAttack Omega Pros, but a buddy told me a big catfish ripped his out of the tracks… so I switched it up. Ended up going with Railblaza Rod Holder R + StarPort HD mounts — more low profile than Scotty mounts.
Here’s how I mounted them using rivnuts:
• Used 1/4-20 rivnuts + 1/4-20 stainless bolts
• Drilled holes with a 3/8 bit (standard for that size rivnut)
• Marked holes with Sharpie, then punched them so the bit wouldn’t wander
• Installed rivnuts with tool
• Bolted everything down in a star pattern for even pressure
• Added marine GOOP for extra hold/seal
Super solid setup. No hull access needed. Hope this helps someone 👍
Posted by Makk817