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 silicone 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 – Apply a continuous bead of silicone to the rear of the Backing Bro, approximately 15mm in from the edge, along with some through the middle of the plate. Don’t overdo this, as it will lead to excessive amounts of silicone to clean up later.
Step 6 – Align and carefully press the Side Bro into position, guided by the marking you made at Step 3. While the silicone is still wet, you can make small adjustments to the position. If any silicone oozes out from behind the Backing Bro, you can use isopropyl alcohol or white vinegar on a rag to clean up excess.
Step 7 – Utilise strips of electrical tape or masking tape to secure the Side Bro while the curing of the silicone takes place. Individual curing times will depend upon the product used and atmospheric conditions.
Step 8 – Once dry, remove the tape and enjoy your Side Bro. Don’t forget to add some Divided Bro’s and a Tool Bro for ultimate flexibility.
