Here is a good link for kayak fishing checklist
http://www.kayakfishingmagazine.net/...checklist.html
I tie down everything, don't
Think it won't happen to you, it will. I always have my PFD on, what use is it if its not on. I always have a knife on my PFD or strapped to my leg. The best advice I was given was don't rush into this sport. Learn to walk before you try to run. Safety should be first on everyone's list. You can't fish if your injured or dead.
PFD, food, water, rope, signaling Mirror, whistle, license, extra parts for the mirage drive, phone, VHF, hand pump if I take on water, knife, sun block, dress in layers, float plan. I know I'm missing a couple
other things I take out.