What are your "Must Have" items when going out kayak fishing - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

driftwood · 02-27-2013, 06:22 PM

don't forget your survival kit. Bring plenty!

bus kid · 02-27-2013, 06:26 PM

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mtnbykr2 · 02-28-2013, 08:11 AM

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so that's what all the orange stuff is...lol

DanaPT · 02-27-2013, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by driftwood

don't forget yout survival kit. Bring plenty!

and enough for new friends met while on the water.

driftwood · 02-27-2013, 06:49 PM

These things always give me chorro.

TEAMFISH · 02-28-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by driftwood

These things always give me chorro.

X2, Bad news on a yak.

old_rookie · 02-28-2013, 05:42 PM

DO NOT bring Myoplex as a snack. I did that once and will never forget how it shortened my time on the water. Wife was being nice enough to pack a snack for me.

Vikingj · 02-28-2013, 07:36 PM

Great lists but I have 2 more important things on my list that I haven't noticed above: 1) cheap hand held compass (when the fog rolls in and no gps) and 2) be sure to kiss the wife before you leave (good for a few extra hours or an extra day otw)!

FishNinjaY · 02-28-2013, 07:57 PM

I'm a float tube fisherman, about to jump into this addiction..

so THANK YOU.. for compiling this list!!!

I'd add.. CAMERA/GoPro

Mr hooks · 02-28-2013, 08:01 PM

GPS don't forget water,also of u get f in a really bad sit your radio.

Mr hooks · 02-28-2013, 08:03 PM

Looks like u have it all covered.

dorado50 · 02-28-2013, 08:09 PM

[QUOTE=Vikingj;149117]Great lists but I have 2 more important things on my list that I haven't noticed above: 1) cheap hand held compass (when the fog rolls in and no gps)

Excellent point! I would never kayak fish without the compass,even on clear,bright sunny days. A pfd and compass will save you,the rest of the list is just an added luxury..........

Cadiyak · 03-01-2013, 09:34 AM

Based on last trips experience (smooth hound shark involved), more than one pair of pliers. I prefer the disposable Home Cheapo bulk pack, since they inevitably go over the edge.
Naturally, if I followed the "tie everything down you want to keep" rule, this wouldn't be an issue.

dmrides · 02-27-2013, 06:51 PM

Unfortunately I don't use it on every trip, but often I find a game clip is pretty helpful.

JarrodMc · 02-27-2013, 09:29 PM

this

taggermike · 02-28-2013, 08:16 AM

Thats a good list. I cameupwith a few more that I try to have handy.

Plenty o water and a few granola bars.

1 or 2 fish securing clips or stringers.

Gunny sack or towel to wet and keep your fish cool.

Big bin, ice chest, or huge trash bag to hold your catch for the drive home. I have a small wagon so this is important.

Some folks like to bring a garden sprayer to give gear a fresh water or salt cutting rinse. I bring a household sized spray bottle on trips to mexico when I'm days and miles away from a hose. I can't afford to buy my gear twice.

It depends on the season but a paddleing jacket, light polar fleese, and beenie can really save a trip.

Mike

Jimmyz123 · 02-28-2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by taggermike

Thats a good list. I cameupwith a few more that I try to have handy.

Plenty o water and a few granola bars.

1 or 2 fish securing clips or stringers.

Gunny sack or towel to wet and keep your fish cool.

Big bin, ice chest, or huge trash bag to hold your catch for the drive home. I have a small wagon so this is important.

Some folks like to bring a garden sprayer to give gear a fresh water or salt cutting rinse. I bring a household sized spray bottle on trips to mexico when I'm days and miles away from a hose. I can't afford to buy my gear twice.

It depends on the season but a paddleing jacket, light polar fleese, and beenie can really save a trip.

Mike

I always have a large ice chest in the truck for the catch that I may bring home. I need to get an actual game clip, the one I made works, but I'm not sure if it will hold up if I get anything of real size.

dorf · 02-28-2013, 12:45 PM

Don't forget a net.
It's actually in the regulations (Page 46 28.65.d)
DFG officer was cool enough not to ticket me a while back but I never go out without one now.

02-27-2013, 06:22 PM	#1
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	don't forget your survival kit. Bring plenty! Last edited by driftwood; 02-27-2013 at 06:41 PM.

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bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	asteroids.jpg __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

02-28-2013, 08:01 PM	#10
Mr hooks Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 104	Life jacket GPS don't forget water,also of u get f in a really bad sit your radio.

02-28-2013, 12:45 PM	#18
dorf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 279	Have a net Don't forget a net. It's actually in the regulations (Page 46 28.65.d) DFG officer was cool enough not to ticket me a while back but I never go out without one now. __________________ Don't try to confuse me with facts! I hereby reject your reality and submit my own.

02-27-2013, 06:49 PM	#5
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	These things always give me chorro.

02-28-2013, 05:42 PM	#7
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	DO NOT bring Myoplex as a snack. I did that once and will never forget how it shortened my time on the water. Wife was being nice enough to pack a snack for me.

02-28-2013, 07:36 PM	#8
Vikingj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dana Point area Posts: 438	Great lists but I have 2 more important things on my list that I haven't noticed above: 1) cheap hand held compass (when the fog rolls in and no gps) and 2) be sure to kiss the wife before you leave (good for a few extra hours or an extra day otw)!

02-28-2013, 07:57 PM	#9
FishNinjaY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 428	I'm a float tube fisherman, about to jump into this addiction.. so THANK YOU.. for compiling this list!!! I'd add.. CAMERA/GoPro

02-28-2013, 08:03 PM	#11
Mr hooks Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 104	Looks like u have it all covered.

02-28-2013, 08:09 PM	#12
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	[QUOTE=Vikingj;149117]Great lists but I have 2 more important things on my list that I haven't noticed above: 1) cheap hand held compass (when the fog rolls in and no gps) Excellent point! I would never kayak fish without the compass,even on clear,bright sunny days. A pfd and compass will save you,the rest of the list is just an added luxury..........

03-01-2013, 09:34 AM	#13
Cadiyak Junior Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 14	Based on last trips experience (smooth hound shark involved), more than one pair of pliers. I prefer the disposable Home Cheapo bulk pack, since they inevitably go over the edge. Naturally, if I followed the "tie everything down you want to keep" rule, this wouldn't be an issue.

02-27-2013, 06:51 PM	#14
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	Unfortunately I don't use it on every trip, but often I find a game clip is pretty helpful.

02-28-2013, 08:16 AM	#16
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Thats a good list. I cameupwith a few more that I try to have handy. Plenty o water and a few granola bars. 1 or 2 fish securing clips or stringers. Gunny sack or towel to wet and keep your fish cool. Big bin, ice chest, or huge trash bag to hold your catch for the drive home. I have a small wagon so this is important. Some folks like to bring a garden sprayer to give gear a fresh water or salt cutting rinse. I bring a household sized spray bottle on trips to mexico when I'm days and miles away from a hose. I can't afford to buy my gear twice. It depends on the season but a paddleing jacket, light polar fleese, and beenie can really save a trip. Mike