Kayak Fishing Essentials - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

makoslayer · 05-07-2013, 02:39 AM

Hey all, I have created a post on all the Essentials for Kayak Fishing. This is just what I believe to be the essentials and will make another post soon on what extras I take with me. Let me know if you think I should add anything or what you take with you. Leave comments on the blog as well. Tight Lines!!!

http://makoslayer.blogspot.com/2013/...ssentials.html

alanw · 05-07-2013, 05:17 PM

Good starter list there. I am new to the sport so I may be carrying too much but what I bring along is:

Tow rope
Dry bag (for layers)
Extra floation (10-12 pool noodles - 300+lbs of buoyancy) inside the yak (for piece of mind)
Fish finder and battery
Anchor on an anchor trolley
Kelp clip
Tackle box w/rod holders
Waterproof box with VHF radio and first aid kit
Waterproof pouches for cell phone, wallet, car keys
Sunscreen
Life vest with whistle/compass
Small cooler w/ice (lunch, snacks)
Water bottle
Leashes for all poles and paddle
Spare emergency paddle
Hand bilge pump tied to a rope inside the yak
Fishing stuff (poles, gaff, net, gloves, steel stringer, burlap sack, etc..)
Tools (pliers, knife, lip grip, etc..)
Waterproof (wetsuit) boots, splash pants
Seat, paddle (duh)

I haven't fished at night yet, but I'll probably get front and rear lights as well as cockpit rope lighting for that.

That's probably overkill on packing but I feel better being prepared even if I don't use everything. There's probably a few things I missed as well

makoslayer · 05-08-2013, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanw

Good starter list there. I am new to the sport so I may be carrying too much but what I bring along is:

Tow rope
Dry bag (for layers)
Extra floation (10-12 pool noodles - 300+lbs of buoyancy) inside the yak (for piece of mind)
Fish finder and battery
Anchor on an anchor trolley
Kelp clip
Tackle box w/rod holders
Waterproof box with VHF radio and first aid kit
Waterproof pouches for cell phone, wallet, car keys
Sunscreen
Life vest with whistle/compass
Small cooler w/ice (lunch, snacks)
Water bottle
Leashes for all poles and paddle
Spare emergency paddle
Hand bilge pump tied to a rope inside the yak
Fishing stuff (poles, gaff, net, gloves, steel stringer, burlap sack, etc..)
Tools (pliers, knife, lip grip, etc..)
Waterproof (wetsuit) boots, splash pants
Seat, paddle (duh)

I haven't fished at night yet, but I'll probably get front and rear lights as well as cockpit rope lighting for that.

That's probably overkill on packing but I feel better being prepared even if I don't use everything. There's probably a few things I missed as well

Great List! I updated my post with some. I need to get a spare paddle but for the most part I have everything you mentioned. In addition I suggest a VHF Radio!!! If you plan on night fishing, I would go with a VISIPOLE! They are excellent!!!

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vincentek9 · 05-08-2013, 11:22 PM

you forgot the food/beer/water!

05-07-2013, 02:39 AM	#1
makoslayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Coronado Posts: 234	Kayak Fishing Essentials Hey all, I have created a post on all the Essentials for Kayak Fishing. This is just what I believe to be the essentials and will make another post soon on what extras I take with me. Let me know if you think I should add anything or what you take with you. Leave comments on the blog as well. Tight Lines!!! http://makoslayer.blogspot.com/2013/...ssentials.html __________________ *http://www.fishyakhunt.com* Stealth 14 (Sand Camo)

05-07-2013, 05:17 PM	#2
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	Good starter list there. I am new to the sport so I may be carrying too much but what I bring along is: Tow rope Dry bag (for layers) Extra floation (10-12 pool noodles - 300+lbs of buoyancy) inside the yak (for piece of mind) Fish finder and battery Anchor on an anchor trolley Kelp clip Tackle box w/rod holders Waterproof box with VHF radio and first aid kit Waterproof pouches for cell phone, wallet, car keys Sunscreen Life vest with whistle/compass Small cooler w/ice (lunch, snacks) Water bottle Leashes for all poles and paddle Spare emergency paddle Hand bilge pump tied to a rope inside the yak Fishing stuff (poles, gaff, net, gloves, steel stringer, burlap sack, etc..) Tools (pliers, knife, lip grip, etc..) Waterproof (wetsuit) boots, splash pants Seat, paddle (duh) I haven't fished at night yet, but I'll probably get front and rear lights as well as cockpit rope lighting for that. That's probably overkill on packing but I feel better being prepared even if I don't use everything. There's probably a few things I missed as well Last edited by alanw; 05-07-2013 at 05:26 PM.

05-08-2013, 11:22 PM	#4
vincentek9 MAYNEE-YAK Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 533	you forgot the food/beer/water! __________________