VHF radio?? distress equip. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

prowlerdude · 05-08-2010, 05:50 PM

VHF and PFD a must. A good whistle wouldnt hurt

semiwrecker · 05-08-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by prowlerdude

VHF and PFD a must. A good whistle wouldnt hurt

got the pfd and whistle.. so check and check.. thanks for the reply. how much am i lookin at spending on the vhf?

stairman · 05-08-2010, 06:33 PM

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...classNum=10253

this one will do the trick

prowlerdude · 05-08-2010, 06:35 PM

Ive been using this for two years now after my non floating radio went for a dive. Icom makes a similar one also

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...loating/Detail

Billy V · 05-08-2010, 10:09 PM

Make sure you have the Coast Guard and SD Life Guard Dispatch phone numbers programed into your cell phone.

Floating hand held vhf, a loud whistle, and good life vest are also a must.

Shit happens fast, so be prepared.

bigbarrels · 05-08-2010, 10:59 PM

Here this might also help with your question

Not only should you have the safety equipment but make sure it is readily available to use

Like Billy V said, shit happens fast!

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=7167

Kesepton · 05-09-2010, 06:59 AM

Man, I just read through that thread, thats crazy. I really need to get a bilge pump and vhf radio now. What I dont understand is why no one carries a mirror. I do a lot of backpacking, and you always have a mirror attached to your compass (which you always have as well....) Technology fails, sometimes simple is better.

Billy V · 05-09-2010, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Kesepton

Man, I just read through that thread, thats crazy. I really need to get a bilge pump and vhf radio now. What I dont understand is why no one carries a mirror. I do a lot of backpacking, and you always have a mirror attached to your compass (which you always have as well....) Technology fails, sometimes simple is better.

I carry a LED LENSER flashlight called The Frogman

Its small and very bright, even in daylight and waterproof to 197 ft.
It makes a good signal light.

Be aware that people counterfeit these lights and sell them online. Buy from a good dealer if you choose.

http://www.zweibrueder.com/ENG/startseite_1024.php

My Model Here --> http://www.zweibrueder.com/ENG/produ...d14.php?id=d14
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Still in all.......
The best safety plan is to fish with a friend.

05-08-2010, 06:33 PM	#3
stairman Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 84	radio http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...classNum=10253 this one will do the trick

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05-08-2010, 05:50 PM	#1
prowlerdude Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Clairemont Posts: 116	VHF and PFD a must. A good whistle wouldnt hurt

05-08-2010, 06:35 PM	#4
prowlerdude Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Clairemont Posts: 116	Ive been using this for two years now after my non floating radio went for a dive. Icom makes a similar one also http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...loating/Detail

05-08-2010, 10:09 PM	#5
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Make sure you have the Coast Guard and SD Life Guard Dispatch phone numbers programed into your cell phone. Floating hand held vhf, a loud whistle, and good life vest are also a must. Shit happens fast, so be prepared.

05-08-2010, 10:59 PM	#6
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	Here this might also help with your question Not only should you have the safety equipment but make sure it is readily available to use Like Billy V said, shit happens fast! http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=7167

05-09-2010, 06:59 AM	#7
Kesepton Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 70	Man, I just read through that thread, thats crazy. I really need to get a bilge pump and vhf radio now. What I dont understand is why no one carries a mirror. I do a lot of backpacking, and you always have a mirror attached to your compass (which you always have as well....) Technology fails, sometimes simple is better.