Tried, Tested and Loved!
We couldn’t do what we do without this gear
We’ve done the research, found the best prices and tested this stuff out for you. All you have to do is click! You’re welcome.
Fighting current was never so easy!
Before we started using Bixpy outboard motors, our expeditions were greatly limited. What’s on the table now? 10-mile expeditions into the endless and magical lagoons of Yucatan, Mexico chasing bonefish, permit and tarpon! Multi-day trips into expansive Patagonian lakes of Chile and Argentina chasing giant trout! Day trips into Baja estuaries fraught with gnarly tidal currents to chase massive grouper and corvina! Trips into the labyrinth of Louisiana wetlands chasing redfish on the fly! Weeklong trips on Lake Powell chasing not only the elusive striper boils, but also the perfect and most remote camp spot!
We can’t say enough about Bixpy’s products. To harness power in these remote locations via their solar panels and battery kits makes filming our multi-day trips actually possible! Their adapters are perfect for our variety of boats, ie. stand up paddle boards and kayaks. And, to be able to easily inflate our boats with their 12V outdoor power bank is huge!
We encourage you to dive into some products by Bixpy. They’ve honestly changed the game for us!
Sight Casting from the most stable paddle boards ever!
Bird Island Outfitters came up with something magical with the Heron. These aren’t just your average inflatable stand up paddle board. These are pontoon-style paddle boards, meaning they’re incredibly stable… sort of like being on a catamaran. We can load tons of gear on these boats, and we have a lot! Also, the potential to stand up and cast to surfacing fish is a game changer on the water. We used to have to get off the boat, either secure it to a tree or something and wade to sight cast. With these boards, we’re on the fish immediately! And, they’re a 2-in-1 boat – kayak and paddle board. That means when the wind picks up and it’s 2 miles back to camp, not a problem! You can adjust the paddle, sit down and crank! No worries.
They’re super safe too. In Mexico, while re-rigging my fly rod, I drifted into a gnarly patch of mangroves covered in razor sharp barnacles. One pontoon got punctured. I was about a mile away from camp and my patch kit. Crazy thing, I had no issue paddling. With 3 air chambers, losing one doesn’t end your day I found out.
Whether you’re a novice or a pro, these boards will help you excel. They have perfectly fit into our lifestyle!
Full-on, burly kayaks you can travel with!
We’ve been using Advanced Elements kayaks before Chasing Scale was even a thing! Their products have been the backbone for our trips abroad. Weighing under 50lbs and smaller than the “oversized” luggage designation, these kayaks are awesome for flight travel! We’ve flown with them to Australia, Patagonia, Hawaii and Mexico. To travel and not worry about how you’re going to secure a kayak to use is an absolute blessing.
These kayaks are burly! I’m serious. I still have not ever had to patch any of my AE kayaks… and I beat them up pretty good. They’re not strangers to bumping against coral, lava rock, oyster beds or barnacles. Advanced Elements has just about everything in their arsenal to accommodate consumers like us! You can’t go wrong purchasing one of these rad boats!
On the Water Essentials
Outboard Motor Bracket (for SUP) and Other Essentials
People have been asking us about how we mount the Bixpy J-2 Outboard Motor with Transom Adapter to our inflatable paddle boards. We use the OUTBOARD MOTOR BRACKET above along with 4 GROMMETS. Each paddle board tail is a little different. You’ll have to customize the setup for your own board. If you need any assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out… click here.
Other useful accessories we never launch without: a Small Kayak Anchor to hold you in one spot while you try your luck at surface tailing bonefish and Scotty accessories like the Scotty Fly Rod Holder along with the Scotty Mount to secure it.
Oyster beds happen. Barnacles happen. Lava rock happens. Coral happens. Shark attacks happen (not to us, but who knows). Never… let me reiterate that… NEVER… go on a trip without a PVC Patch Kit. This is one we always have with us, so we don’t get stuck on land with a useless boat.
Another safety essential: an inflatable boat knife. The NRS 2024 Pilot Knife is a great one that might just come in handy someday.
When it comes to securing gear onto your SUP board or kayak, it’s never a bad idea to have Extra Bungee Cord with you during your trip. You’ll thank us later for this one.
Motor Bracket Rubber Grommets Kayak Anchor Scotty Fly Rod Holder Scotty Mount Patch Kit Inflatable Boat Knife Extra Bungee Cord
Off the Water Essentials
Travel-friendly Camera Gear, Worry-free Data Storage and Essential Camp Gear
Wanna know about our travel-friendly, camera gear? Well, here you go! Gotta have a drone. We’ve been using DJI drones for years. Sure, we’ve lost a couple in the drink (who hasn’t?). The new DJI Mini 4 Pro is legit! Small, compact, comes with a bunch of batteries, high def, quick setup… it’s amazing. We even use it to scout for fish (don’t tell anyone).
Also, to do these trips and capture last second shots, you absolutely need a GoPro Hero 12! Compact, quick, kayak-friendly, high-def, underwater ready (for those classic release shots)… it’s a must!
Have you ever dropped your external hard drive and lost all the data? We sure have! But, with the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD, our worries disappeared like the carp on the flats after the bow fisherman showed up!
Well, let’s talk power! Traveling with an extra auxiliary 12V battery will make all the difference in the world when you waaaayyyy out there! We use the deep cycle LiTime 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Lithium Ion Battery. It’s lightweight and super reliable. And do yourself a favor, get a Battery Box for it. That way you can hook up all your accessories to it. Side note: rig up your wagon so that your main 12V charges your auxiliary 12V while your driving. There are lots of youtube vids out there that’ll help you set it up. You’ll be stoked that you did.
In order to connect your Starlink or laptop, you’re gonna need a power inverter. And, make sure it’s a pure sine wave inverter so you don’t screw up your expensive devices! We use the BESTEK 500W Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter. It’s beefy and takes care of all our needs.
To charge up your auxiliary 12V, we use a 220W solar panel. It charges fast and clean! We’ve been super happy with the EF ECOFLOW Bifacial Foldable Solar Panel.
Let’s talk binos! Our co-founder is a wilderness expedition guide in rad places all around the world where dangerous wildlife is best viewed from afar. Hence, binoculars! After a ton of research plus colleagues in the guiding industry… we chose the Athlon Optics 10×42 Midas G2 UHD Binoculars. It’s been a game changer for spotting active fish from a distance (not to mention chilling at water’s edge and watching the wildlife).
When the fish aren’t biting, what better way to pass the time than to crack a cold one and relax under your Wakeman Outdoors Sun Shelter! Talk about game changer!
A good camp chair is vital. The Marchway Lightweight Folding Camping Chair is not only lightweight, it’s extremely comfortable! It’s so compact, stowing it in the bungies on a SUP board or kayak is super easy.
A good camp stove is an essential part of any camp. The Coleman Triton 2-Burner Propane Camping Stove is not only a rad stove, it’s a stove that might possibly be passed down through the generations! It’s that burly.
That stove has to sit somewhere! And what better table than another legend: the Coleman Outdoor Compact Folding Table. We love Coleman here at Chasing Scale. They’ve made our off-the-grid experiences easy so we can focus on the fish.
Have you ever forgotten a camp shovel? We have too. The Extremus Folding Shovel will come in handy each and every day!
DJI Mini 4 Pro GoPro Hero 12 Portable SSD 12V Battery Battery Box Power Inverter Solar Panels Sun Shade Canopy Camp Chair Camp Stove Camp Table Camp Shovel
On the Road Essentials
Essential Road Trip Gear You Don’t Want to Travel Without!
Do we really need to say anything about these items? WE’VE USED ALL OF THEM BECAUSE WE GET AFTER IT! Thankful doesn’t even begin to describe how we felt when we needed them. It’s bad feeling when you’re stuck out in the middle of nowhere.
Air Compressor Recovery Boards Come Along Sand Anchor Roadside Safety Gear