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Net holder for kayak catch-photo-release

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One reason 22-year-old Bogdan Korostetskyi was Angler of the Year and won two of five tournaments against 120-plus competitors on the Michigan Kayak Trail was his efficiency. You can watch on his 75-plus YouTube videos (Kayak Outbreak channel) as he nets a bass and immediately sticks the net handle into an innovative yet simple net-handle holder he installed on his Native Watercraft’s seat. Korostetskyi started with a length of 1 1/2-inch PVC pipe and cable ties but recently repurposed a fishing rod stager that comes standard with Native’s Titan model kayaks. The setup keeps the fish in the water while he quickly preps his measuring board and phone to take the fish’s picture for the “Catch-Photo-Release” contests.
One reason 22-year-old Bogdan Korostetskyi was Angler of the Year and won two of five tournaments against 120-plus competitors on the Michigan Kayak Trail was his efficiency. You can watch on his 75-plus YouTube videos (Kayak Outbreak channel) as he nets a bass and immediately sticks the net handle into an innovative yet simple net-handle holder he installed on his Native Watercraft’s seat. Korostetskyi started with a length of 1 1/2-inch PVC pipe and cable ties but recently repurposed a fishing rod stager that comes standard with Native’s Titan model kayaks. The setup keeps the fish in the water while he quickly preps his measuring board and phone to take the fish’s picture for the “Catch-Photo-Release” contests.
Different yak seats might call for different setups, but the venerable PVC is possibly the universal ­solution. Cut the PVC long enough so you can easily slide your net handle in from either side of the kayak, but keep the openings close to flush with the seat legs.
Different yak seats might call for different setups, but the venerable PVC is possibly the universal ­solution. Cut the PVC long enough so you can easily slide your net handle in from either side of the kayak, but keep the openings close to flush with the seat legs.
You want the pipe ­positioned so that when your net is in it, the yoke rests securely on your gunnel to keep the net from rolling.
You want the pipe ­positioned so that when your net is in it, the yoke rests securely on your gunnel to keep the net from rolling.
Wrap a few layers of ­friction tape on the pipe and metal chair legs to give your cable ties “bite.”
Wrap a few layers of ­friction tape on the pipe and metal chair legs to give your cable ties “bite.”
Attach the pipe on each end with a pair of criss-crossed cable ties and trim the excess.
Attach the pipe on each end with a pair of criss-crossed cable ties and trim the excess.
Now you have a place to securely hold your net and fish while you’re readying to take the tournament picture.
Now you have a place to securely hold your net and fish while you’re readying to take the tournament picture.

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