Lifetime Tamarack Angler - My Best Kayak Mods and Seat Upgrade

Here are my latest kayak mods that fit my needs. I live near and fish Folsom Lake. I like to keep my kayak light wieght and easily transportable so I can unload and load as fast as I can.

As for the seat mod. I have never seen anyone done this before on the Tamarack Angler. If you do this to your kayak and make a video, please link my video.

If you don't have a Costco in your area, you can find the seat on Amazon:

Both the 17" and 20" will work

[markinsacramento]

Everyone is upgrading to a stadium seat since you posted this video 3 years ago. Lifetime is using a modified version of your first stadium seat on the Pro. And that's the one I'm buying so a personal thanks from me. I've only been looking at a Tamarack for about a week. Merry Christmas you won big...

[jessicachasse]

I got my husband this Kayak and the same stadium seat for Father's day and he LOVED it! you're the real MVP! He is doing all the same upgrades, he is like a kid in a candy store. Thank you for the inspiration!

[dennisthebriqman]

Thanks a lot, pal. Your idea was so popular that it caused a run on this particular seat and the price zoomed to over $40! Seriously, great idea. :)

[icejunki]

Referred to your channel and I'm glad I came to check it out.

[peterff]

The seat. You win. Someone even referenced your upgrades. So you won a couple

[ericuken]

I saw your video and immediately placed an order. There weren't many options in stock. I bought a 2021 17" version. It fit my Tahoma kayak perfectly. Before, 2 hours was all I could stand on the water. I just got back from a 2 hour paddle with the new seat and my behind was doing fine. Enormous difference. I'd made 2 attempts at foam cushions. This is far better. Thank you for sharing.

[chicostrokes]

I am convinced they took this idea and ran with it excellent work brother and thank you for sharing your ideas really helps new comers or people on a budget or just misinformed much love from San Diego California 🔥

[audioeeze]

I own a Lifetime angler and after seeing your video, I purchased the same seat. Tried it yesterday and it is a great upgrade. Worked like a charm, thanks for the great idea.

[SouthpawOutdoors]

I have to say, I made it to Costco yesterday and got a stadium seat for $19.99, and I put it on my tamarack, and it makes a huge difference! Credit to you sir!

[loukillean]

Took ours out for 3 1/2 hours and my spine is in my eye. Bought the stadium seats and am going out for the first time with them in the morning. Install was super easy and fit was perfect. Great idea that I never would have thought of!

[ramsay]

I saw your first video and went to Costco the next day and purchased the stadium seat. Your a genius. It's fits like it made to be there and my ride was very comfortable. Plus, I have a comfortable seat for my fall FSU games. (Go Noles) I asked the manager if they still had the seats. He took me to them. I told him what I was doing. He too has this Lifetime kayak and said he'll have to don't he same thing. He also said I a wasn't the first to do this trick. So you started a trend in Knoxville TN... Thanks

[bradsexton]

I will give you the credit. I purchased the Lifetime Tahoma kayak at walmart which is from the same footprint as your Tamarack. The only differences are it doesn't have the rear hatch access or rod holders. I rectified that and installed all of that. I also per your recommendation, bought the Cascade Mountain stadium seat and made it my kayak seat. And as you said " it is by far the best mod done to the kayak, " and I have to say that I agree completely. I took it out on Tuesday and fished for four hours I wasn't the least bit fatigued. So thanks for your recommendation.

[travisfamadventures]

I just this year bought a tamarack angler. Omg I hated the seat! We tried a cheap soft stadium seat in my wife’s sit in a few years ago and it was just Meh. I saw a recent video using the ozark seat on a tamarack so I bought the $20 from Wally. I solid mounted it to the tamarack and tried it. It was just too high and had all the wrong angles. So I have now lastly seen this video and many others who copy you and got a cascade seat! Omg you have directly started a HUGE price increase!! They go for $60 now. I found one from Amazon warehouse for $36 and I’m super happy. Thanks to you!

[nmtidefan]

I'm giving you huge credit for the seat idea. As a multi level lumbar fusion patient this is a life changer. Not only just for fishing but just padding comfort. I was wondering if I was going to be able to keep this as a hobby. I think I'm set now

[ktownee]

So glad you posted this! I watched your video and immediately went to Costco. This seat works great in the Tamarack, almost as if it were designed for it. Thanks!

[ashtonians]

Nicely done! I got a stadium seat from Aldi and put it on my Lifetime kayak. You're right, it's the most important upgrade for this kind of kayak. Their original seats are awfully uncomfortable--but then again, the kayak was cheap and this is an easy fix!!!!

[michaeluchida]

Thanks for your suggestions. The stadium seat is a winner, for sure. My first outing w/out the stadium seat, I have the same yak as you Tamarack 10', I experienced some lower back pain. Since I got the seat I have no back pain. About the Garmin, I mounted my transducer inside the hull of my yak. I purchased the Garmin in-hull transducer mount($20 on Amazon). The trick is to fill the foam mount completely with water then insert the transducer. It will not work dry. And there is a temp readout - perhaps its off a bit and I haven't verified with another thermometer.

[kjvtruther]

Buddy I give you credit for the seat best upgrade ever!!!

[projectf]

I now have a blueprint thanks to you, cuz! I just bought a Lifetime Tahoma and the first mod going in is the stadium seat! All about Pinoy ingenuity! Way to go, Kuya! Killing it bro.

[fishingthetriangle]

So I know this is an old video, but I finally took your advice and got a Cascade Mountain stadium seat, and BROTHER, let me tell you!!! The seat fits like a glove and my butt is very thankful for it. I will post a video of my kayak on my channel and hit you back so you can see the Outriggers that I built that allow me *250lbs* to stand and fish this boat with confidence. Thank you again for the information!