Securing gear for surf launch? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Phishphood · 06-29-2017, 12:04 PM

I have a different kayak but I'd say 75%of the time my rods are lashed down flat along my gunnels. They only stay up if there is literally no surf.

I always cut hooks and weights off before heading in. Gaff gets secured front and back. Bait tank usually emptied of water. I do NOT leash my paddle until I'm safely in open water. I don't like rope or cord of any sort potentially looping me to the yak. Plus this way I usually hold on to the paddle.

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06-29-2017, 12:04 PM	#5
Phishphood Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 346	I have a different kayak but I'd say 75%of the time my rods are lashed down flat along my gunnels. They only stay up if there is literally no surf. I always cut hooks and weights off before heading in. Gaff gets secured front and back. Bait tank usually emptied of water. I do NOT leash my paddle until I'm safely in open water. I don't like rope or cord of any sort potentially looping me to the yak. Plus this way I usually hold on to the paddle. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk