Our Side Bro is a compact, purpose-built tackle and tool storage system designed for anglers who want their essential gear organised, visible, and always within arm’s reach.
Mouning a Side Bro can be directly to your kayak, boat, fishing setup, cooler, or chair; it keeps tackle and tools you use most often exactly where you need them, ready the moment the action starts. One of the best features of the Side Bro is the ability to customize setup, along with the variety of mounting options to suit your individual needs, which is what these instructions are all about!
Planning The Fit-Out
Mounting should begin with some careful planning and consideration. Whilst drilling and using screws will provide the most secure mounting solution, it is also rather permanent, as holes can’t always be filled if you need to remove your Side Bro. This is especially a consideration in smaller boats, where desired mounting solutions might mean drilling holes right through a hull! This is where silicone, double-sided tape or Velcro will be a much better option. These instructions are specifically for users who have decided to utilise double-sided tape as an adhesive.
Installation Steps
Step 1 – Before starting, you should map out where you want your Side Bro to mount, ensuring it will fit without obstruction.
Step 2 – The cleanliness of the mating surface and the Backing Bro is essential to get good adhesion. We recommend the use of isopropyl alcohol or white vinegar and a clean rag to thoroughly prepare the surface.
Step 3 – Use a straight edge, ruler, or level, along with a Sharpie pen, to mark where your Side Bro will mount.
Step 4 – Attach the Backing Bro to the Rear of the Side Bro, utilising the supplied stainless steel hardware. All you need is a Phillips head screwdriver.
Step 5 – Cut to length 2 or 3 250mm lengths of 3M VHB double-sided tape. Peel off one side of the tape backing, and carefully place these 15 – 25mm from the edge of the top and bottom of the Backing Bro. A third strip can also be used if desired. Next, peel the other side off the double-sided tape.
Step 6 – Align and carefully press the Side Bro into position, guided by the marking you made at Step 3. Be extremely careful with alignment, as the 3M VHB tape creates a strong bond and will be difficult to remove if you misalign this step.
Step 7 – Your Side Bro is ready to use. Don’t forget to add some Divided Bro’s and a Tool Bro for ultimate flexibility.
