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

semiwrecker · 05-08-2010, 05:43 PM

new to the kayaking scene. just got a hobie and i wanna take it out to la jolla next thursday. ive made a couple test runs to el cap bass fishin and to san diego bay last week. this would be my first time out in the big pond. i got all the gear i think i need. just wondering about distress equipment??? is a vhf a must? flare gun? air horn? you tell me?

prowlerdude · 05-08-2010, 05:50 PM

VHF and PFD a must. A good whistle wouldnt hurt

semiwrecker · 05-08-2010, 05:56 PM

Quote:

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.

cowboybill · 05-09-2010, 08:36 AM

My OP, bring everything you can, but as light as possible...

I am going to add a flair gun and Fog Horn, as once last fall, I was out with 2 buddies near point loma kelp, and the fog just dropped, or formed on us; I mean visibility went from well over 1000 yards to less than 100 yards in minutes...
Then next thing we know, we hear a boat heading our way....closer, closer....Then we see him coming right at ME! We all start waving paddles, and I am blowing hard on a survival whistle, and getting ready to DIVE!
At about 50 yards the guy swerves....and all was OK...but it rattled me for a bit...
It was a lobster boat, going too fast for conditions, trusting radar, but we sure werent showing up on his screen!!

Point is like everyone says; things can change in an instant!
If you think you could need it, bring it! But keep it simple...

After that day, I have also made a point of entering critical points on my GPS, and keep a simple compass handy so if I am out, and fog or darkness or ??? happens, I have some reference points to help me get back...

Joe11 · 05-09-2010, 08:58 AM

In addition to the safety equipment, make sure you can get back on your kayak in case you end up in the water before you get out there.

Billy V · 05-09-2010, 09:11 AM

Quote:

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.

semiwrecker · 05-09-2010, 10:31 AM

sinking is bad enough but sinking in the fog then having a boat coming straight at you would be brutality... terrible situation. thank guys for all the responses really helpful

. a friend would help too big time... i dont have friends that kayak fish so a radio is gotta be the ticket. thanks again

05-08-2010, 05:43 PM	#1
semiwrecker Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 54	VHF radio?? distress equip. new to the kayaking scene. just got a hobie and i wanna take it out to la jolla next thursday. ive made a couple test runs to el cap bass fishin and to san diego bay last week. this would be my first time out in the big pond. i got all the gear i think i need. just wondering about distress equipment??? is a vhf a must? flare gun? air horn? you tell me?

05-08-2010, 06:33 PM	#4
stairman Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 84	radio http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...classNum=10253 this one will do the trick

05-09-2010, 08:36 AM	#9
cowboybill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 103	safety first My OP, bring everything you can, but as light as possible... I am going to add a flair gun and Fog Horn, as once last fall, I was out with 2 buddies near point loma kelp, and the fog just dropped, or formed on us; I mean visibility went from well over 1000 yards to less than 100 yards in minutes... Then next thing we know, we hear a boat heading our way....closer, closer....Then we see him coming right at ME! We all start waving paddles, and I am blowing hard on a survival whistle, and getting ready to DIVE! At about 50 yards the guy swerves....and all was OK...but it rattled me for a bit... It was a lobster boat, going too fast for conditions, trusting radar, but we sure werent showing up on his screen!! *Point is like everyone says; things can change in an instant!* *If you think you could need it, bring it! But keep it simple...* After that day, I have also made a point of entering critical points on my GPS, and keep a simple compass handy so if I am out, and fog or darkness or ??? happens, I have some reference points to help me get back...

05-09-2010, 10:31 AM	#12
semiwrecker Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 54	fog sinking is bad enough but sinking in the fog then having a boat coming straight at you would be brutality... terrible situation. thank guys for all the responses really helpful . a friend would help too big time... i dont have friends that kayak fish so a radio is gotta be the ticket. thanks again

05-08-2010, 05:50 PM	#2
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	#5
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	#6
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	#7
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	#8
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.

05-09-2010, 08:58 AM	#10
Joe11 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Riverside County Posts: 30	In addition to the safety equipment, make sure you can get back on your kayak in case you end up in the water before you get out there.