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08-25-2014, 08:25 PM
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Junior
Join Date: Jun 2014
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1st kayak
Just picked up my 1st kayak on Saturday at the malibu parking lot sale. Bought a stealth 9.
Being this is my first (and definitely Not last) kayak, what tips do you guys suggest????? Plan on fishing the local harbors, and inside of break wall Ready go!?!?!? Thanks, Luke |
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08-25-2014, 08:28 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: San Diego
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make sure you have all your safety equipment before going out. Practice self rescue couple times too.
what fish will you be targeting? |
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08-25-2014, 08:30 PM
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Junior
Join Date: Jun 2014
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I have a PFD, what other safety equipment do your recommend? Bass and halibut inside the bay, and calicos at the wall |
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08-25-2014, 08:33 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
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There was a long thread going here a while back regarding safety equipment, use the search function and I'm sure you'll find. One thing that you don't want to go on the water without is your PFD, VHF radio and most importantly......................common sense.
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08-25-2014, 08:43 PM
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Junior
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Thanks |
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08-25-2014, 08:51 PM
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On the PFD I highly recommend a whistle. I have one on mine and it's nice to know you have a noise making device that will get attention without having to resort to yelling if you should take a dip. I have it on a lanyard and tied to the vest
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08-25-2014, 08:28 PM
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Here's the best advise I can give you, don't be this guy.
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=23078
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08-25-2014, 08:37 PM
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Brandon
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: San Diego
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Bilge pump.
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08-25-2014, 10:29 PM
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lizard king
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Lakewood
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Bilge pump a def in case you need to take water out... Wouldn't hurt to have a vhf radio for coast guard emergency calls
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08-25-2014, 10:31 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
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Welcome to the forum. In addition to what has been mentioned, a small first aid kit with items to treat puncture/knife wounds can come in handy. Congratulations on your new kayak. Hope you enjoy it and catch loads of fish.
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08-26-2014, 08:35 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
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I always keep a pair of wire cutters with my first aid kit in case i get hooked.
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08-26-2014, 06:11 PM
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Junior
Join Date: Jun 2014
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So besides all the safety gear, How about fishing gear, leashes, carts/crates, etc???
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08-26-2014, 06:44 PM
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08-26-2014, 09:17 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
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Some other things I have added to my list when I go out...
Paddle plan letting significant other know where you are paddling out at Minimum size for targeted fish...know the regs for halibut, bass etc What the tides are doing, trying to paddle against the current at sd bay is an experience!!! Hydration and food Take a dump before you go out!! Sunscreen |
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