YakAttack Articulating Camera Mount, 5.5 Inch Tall with ScrewBall Base, Track Mount for Kayaks Review (2026)

Who this camera mount is built for

This is a rigging accessory for kayak anglers who already run a gear track system and want a secure, adjustable place to record on-water video. It is not a universal action camera mount you can stick to any hull. The mount slides and locks into a track, so it makes the most sense for fishing kayaks from brands that ship with YakAttack MightyMount or GearTrac rails, or tracks from Scotty, RAM Mounts and YakGear. Anglers who film weigh-ins, casting technique or scenery from a fixed, repeatable spot benefit most, since the ScrewBall base holds an angle once set instead of drifting or vibrating loose over a day of paddling and casting.

The ScrewBall base and track mount explained

The mount stands 5.5 inches tall and uses YakAttack's ScrewBall, a 1 inch ball that threads down to lock at nearly any angle once you find the shot you want. It ships with a camera ball that has a standard 1/4-20 thread for tripod-style cameras, plus a GoPro-style attachment, so it covers most action cameras and small point-and-shoots without buying a separate adapter. The base itself is a track mount, built to slide into YakAttack MightyMount and GearTrac channels and most Scotty, RAM Mounts and YakGear tracks. Kayaks from FeelFree, 3 Waters and Jonny Boats use a different track profile, so YakAttack sells a separate adapter for those hulls rather than a direct fit.

Setting it up and using it on the water

Installation is a matter of sliding the base into an existing track and tightening the lock, then threading on the camera ball and mounting your camera or GoPro adapter. From there the ScrewBall lets you swing the camera to face forward, back toward the cockpit, or out to the side, and you lock the angle by tightening the ball collar rather than fighting a ratchet joint. YakAttack rates the mount for cameras up to 3 pounds, which covers most action cameras and small mirrorless bodies but rules out larger rigs with heavy lenses. The mount is built with a floating design, so if it does pop loose it is meant to stay on the surface rather than sink to the bottom.

Trade-offs and how it compares with other kayak camera mounts

Compared with a GoPro suction cup mount or the GoPro surfboard sticky mount, this YakAttack piece needs a compatible track already installed on the kayak, which is the main trade-off. A suction mount goes on nearly any smooth hull surface in seconds but can work loose on a rough day, while a sticky mount is permanent once applied. A track-based rival like the Brocraft camera mount with an extension arm gets the camera further from the hull for a wider shot, but adds more wobble at that length. The YakAttack mount sits closer to the deck and prioritizes a stable, repeatable angle over reach, which suits anglers filming their own hands and rod tip more than wide scenic shots.

Verdict: who should buy it and who should skip it

Buy this mount if your kayak already has a gear track and you want a US made, durable way to hold an action camera at a fixed, adjustable angle for fishing or paddling video. Check your camera's weight against the 3 pound limit and confirm your camera uses a standard 1/4-20 or GoPro-style mount before ordering. Skip it if your kayak has no track system, since retrofitting one adds real cost, or if you want a mount that reaches further from the hull for wide establishing shots. In that case a suction cup mount or an extension-arm style track mount will serve you better than this compact, close-to-deck design.

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