Ocean kayaking tips - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MITCHELL · 09-26-2016, 03:36 AM

And tie all your gear in with a leash...as soon as you don't it's gone...probably easier now with the newe're kayaks I cover my graph with a plastic bag and electric tape and take it off if its rough coming in...increase your range with time...practice with no gear in surf launching and landing don't leash your paddle in till your passed surfline out and in make sure your holding your paddle the right side up....experience is the best teacher unless you got money to higher a guide best if you go with a partner take a compass in case fog bank comes in.I have spent hours padding north in 50 ft of water in the fog in la jolla one time I was in 20ft of water in surfline and still could not see land before I had a gps map in my fish finder .I'm sure you no all the safety gear to bring last but no least I bring swim fins worst scenario for me I'll swim in.....

MITCHELL · 09-26-2016, 03:43 AM

You will develop your own style and find your likes and dislikes....

Dannowar · 09-26-2016, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MITCHELL

And tie all your gear in with a lease....as soon as you don't it's gone...probably easier now with the newe're kayaks I cover my graph with a plastic bag and electric tape and take it off if its rough coming in...increase your range with time...practice with no gear in surf launching and landing don't lease your paddle in till your passed surf out and in make sure your holding your paddle the right side up....experience is the best teacher unless you got money to higher a guide best if you go with a partner take a compass in case fog bank comes in.I have spent hours padding north in 50 ft of water in the fog in la jolla one time I was in 20ft of water in surfline and still could not see land before I had a gps map in my fish finder .I'm sure you no all the safety gear to bring last but no least I bring swim fins worst scenario for me I'll swim in.....

Lol. Wut?

MITCHELL · 09-26-2016, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Dannowar

Lol. Wut?

It will come with time...meaning experience.....lol

straightrod · 09-26-2016, 08:12 AM

That's it post about fins - swimming in and scare the guy to death.

Mr_Fixit · 09-26-2016, 08:24 AM

These guys really nailed it. Specific questions would help. Given that, there are some things you really should have:

Protective clothing, including your face and feet:
Feet: (My preference, but you asked) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Shirt: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Head: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hands: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Face: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Legs: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You should also have a flag/light for safety. Something similar to this is good: http://www.kayakfishinggear.com/prod...d-mighty-mount

As mentioned before, LEASH your rods! Yeah, they DO tend to jump out of your kayak at the most inopportune times! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Protect your phone! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

A small medical kit, food, water, radio (waterproof, marine)... Safety first man. ALWAYS wear your PFD also. Get one with pockets to store your multi-tool and radio. Always keep your tool and radio on you. Rogue wave, or perhaps you get too close to a reef or something, but the wave could knock you out of your boat.

octico · 09-26-2016, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MITCHELL

And tie all your gear in with a leash...as soon as you don't it's gone...probably easier now with the newe're kayaks I cover my graph with a plastic bag and electric tape and take it off if its rough coming in...increase your range with time...practice with no gear in surf launching and landing don't leash your paddle in till your passed surfline out and in make sure your holding your paddle the right side up....experience is the best teacher unless you got money to higher a guide best if you go with a partner take a compass in case fog bank comes in.I have spent hours padding north in 50 ft of water in the fog in la jolla one time I was in 20ft of water in surfline and still could not see land before I had a gps map in my fish finder .I'm sure you no all the safety gear to bring last but no least I bring swim fins worst scenario for me I'll swim in.....

I will have a drink of whatever he is having

09-26-2016, 03:36 AM	#1
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,265	Take baby steps...... And tie all your gear in with a leash...as soon as you don't it's gone...probably easier now with the newe're kayaks I cover my graph with a plastic bag and electric tape and take it off if its rough coming in...increase your range with time...practice with no gear in surf launching and landing don't leash your paddle in till your passed surfline out and in make sure your holding your paddle the right side up....experience is the best teacher unless you got money to higher a guide best if you go with a partner take a compass in case fog bank comes in.I have spent hours padding north in 50 ft of water in the fog in la jolla one time I was in 20ft of water in surfline and still could not see land before I had a gps map in my fish finder .I'm sure you no all the safety gear to bring last but no least I bring swim fins worst scenario for me I'll swim in..... __________________ Duke Mitchell Last edited by MITCHELL; 09-26-2016 at 04:04 PM.

09-26-2016, 03:43 AM	#2
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,265	With time You will develop your own style and find your likes and dislikes.... __________________ Duke Mitchell

09-26-2016, 08:12 AM	#5
straightrod Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 48	That's it post about fins - swimming in and scare the guy to death.

09-26-2016, 08:24 AM	#6
Mr_Fixit Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 130	These guys really nailed it. Specific questions would help. Given that, there are some things you really should have: Protective clothing, including your face and feet: Feet: (My preference, but you asked) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Shirt: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Head: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Hands: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Face: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Legs: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You should also have a flag/light for safety. Something similar to this is good: http://www.kayakfishinggear.com/prod...d-mighty-mount As mentioned before, LEASH your rods! Yeah, they DO tend to jump out of your kayak at the most inopportune times! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Protect your phone! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 A small medical kit, food, water, radio (waterproof, marine)... Safety first man. ALWAYS wear your PFD also. Get one with pockets to store your multi-tool and radio. Always keep your tool and radio on you. Rogue wave, or perhaps you get too close to a reef or something, but the wave could knock you out of your boat.