Yak newbie asking for accessory list - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

rvonkaenel · 06-11-2019, 05:37 AM

Dont make the mistake I did and get the wrong life vest. I bought the one I see all the time. Wrong. It is more for water skying, etc. Very uncomfortable. The best one I found for Kayaking is by NRS. Go to their web site and you will see it. It runs about $120. Expensive, but it has lots of great features and made for kayaking. Also if you don't want to loose it lash it! I am new at kayaking and flipped my Hobie Compass last week and lost a $300 avet reel.

DanaPT · 06-11-2019, 04:11 PM

And you can DIY some of that list and save a few bucks.

Bait tank (5 gal bucket/vittles vault w/ pump and pvc)
fish stringer (rope with loop on one end, attached to a metal probe/rod on the other)
rod leashes (old coiled car phone charges make great leashes)
milk crate/rod holders (milk crate & PVC with screws or zip ties)
gaff buy the hook and affix/wrap to a broken hockey stick, golf club, stout broken fishing rod, Calcutta bamboo, etc.)
bilge/bath room (1/2 gallon milk jug w/ bottom cut, bail yourself out of a bad situation.)

and a bunch of other stuff you can hack. I use a lot of zip ties, nylon 1/4 inch rope, PVC, and electrical tape (go figure).

06-11-2019, 05:37 AM	#1
rvonkaenel Junior Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Laguna Woods Posts: 19	Dont make the mistake I did and get the wrong life vest. I bought the one I see all the time. Wrong. It is more for water skying, etc. Very uncomfortable. The best one I found for Kayaking is by NRS. Go to their web site and you will see it. It runs about $120. Expensive, but it has lots of great features and made for kayaking. Also if you don't want to loose it lash it! I am new at kayaking and flipped my Hobie Compass last week and lost a $300 avet reel. Last edited by rvonkaenel; 06-11-2019 at 05:45 AM.

06-11-2019, 04:11 PM	#2
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,605	And you can DIY some of that list and save a few bucks. Bait tank (5 gal bucket/vittles vault w/ pump and pvc) fish stringer (rope with loop on one end, attached to a metal probe/rod on the other) rod leashes (old coiled car phone charges make great leashes) milk crate/rod holders (milk crate & PVC with screws or zip ties) gaff buy the hook and affix/wrap to a broken hockey stick, golf club, stout broken fishing rod, Calcutta bamboo, etc.) bilge/bath room (1/2 gallon milk jug w/ bottom cut, bail yourself out of a bad situation.) and a bunch of other stuff you can hack. I use a lot of zip ties, nylon 1/4 inch rope, PVC, and electrical tape (go figure). Last edited by DanaPT; 06-11-2019 at 04:16 PM.