Yak newbie asking for accessory list

[Quansters]

Life jacket
Leash for rods
Hand bilge pump
Dry bag for important stuffs
Warning emegency whistle
Milk crate to store stuffs, rod holder if you need to carry more rods
Landing net (get a rubber coated one, easier on the fish, DSG has ranger 910B/920B which are the cheapest I find these things around here)
Gaff (I found some good cheap ones at longfin upstair)
One of those stainless steel stringer
Pool noodle that can easily customize anything that doesn’t float into floatable
Plus some rope and zip ties go a long way if you keep them handy on a kayak

Optional stuffs for later on if you far out
Fish finder + battery
Vhf radio

[Iceman]

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[Mr. NiceGuy]

Thinking about a few basic priorities that are not expensive ...


Get a spool of thick weed wacker plastic at Home Depot, some paracord, a 1/2" dowel and pot of boiling water. Make lots of coiled leashes with a simple loop at each end to receive an interchangeable clip or a double-sided strip of self-sticking Velcro. Leash or stow everything you don't want to lose.

If you are going out before light, buy 3-pack of mini LED camp lanterns at Costco. Hang one off the hook of your gaff in a pole holder behind you so you don't get run over in the dark.

A good, general purpose, inexpensive, sharp fishing knife hanging on a string around your neck or hat string for easy access.
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A plastic safety whistle to attract attention if you need help or to avoid imminent collision.

Game clip tethered to your kayak.

A nail clipper for cutting 30-40 lb. monofilament leader so you don't chip your teeth.

Strong protective sun block that won't oil-burn your eyes.

Lightweight, long sleeved, fast drying, atheletic UV blocking shirt. A cheap one from Costco works well and it's nothing to worry about if you have to cut it up for bandages or a tourniquet.

Broad brimmed fishing hat with a chin strap.

If you wear glasses or sunglasses, get a rubber hose type sports-retainer for around your neck so you don't knock them off and lose them to bottom of the bay.

A wire cutter strong enough and sharp enough to cut hook shanks if you accidentally set a hook deeply into yourself.

Needle-nosed pliers.

A couple of $20's in a small ziploc plastic bag in a secret pocket to buy bait at the bait barge, or to drink a cold beer or margarita when you get back.