PFD knife revisted... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

JRD · 10-26-2011, 04:03 PM

Good stuff man. Its interesting to hear that many long term kayakers dont see a need for the knife. Im just wondering how many remember the incident in Malibu where Tommy got the Rappala stuck in his chin by having some other guy drag his trolled lure over the kayak. If something like that happens, or god forbid, a T gets you wrapped in your own 65lb spectra its nice to have. I've had one in my vest since the beggining, the only thing I would say is a small lanyard would be a good idea so it does not get fumbled in a panic. I picked some up at West Marine years ago really light coiled things that stretch out about 4 feet and would be easy enough to break in a panic and yet strong enough to keep the knife within reach if your dragged off the kayak.

10-26-2011, 04:03 PM	#20
JRD Junior Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 21	Good stuff man. Its interesting to hear that many long term kayakers dont see a need for the knife. Im just wondering how many remember the incident in Malibu where Tommy got the Rappala stuck in his chin by having some other guy drag his trolled lure over the kayak. If something like that happens, or god forbid, a T gets you wrapped in your own 65lb spectra its nice to have. I've had one in my vest since the beggining, the only thing I would say is a small lanyard would be a good idea so it does not get fumbled in a panic. I picked some up at West Marine years ago really light coiled things that stretch out about 4 feet and would be easy enough to break in a panic and yet strong enough to keep the knife within reach if your dragged off the kayak.