safety gear

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by dmyaker

im new to the kayak fishing and ive heard some chatter that PFD's are mandatory as well as a net . what about VHF radios, are they mandatory. will i get a ticket the next time i go out if i dont have a life jacket on or can it be stored in the hull. I apologize up front for my ignorance but any info would be great.

Not sure about the net thing but to go out on a Kayak without a PFD is asking for trouble. If you have it stored in the hull and need it good luck getting to it. I will not go out unless my PFD is on, my life is too important to risk it.

VHF wise you don't have to have one but it's a good safety tool. You may want to research Kayak safety rules a lot of our water ways do have laws that state you need a whistle, PFD, and possibly some other things. If you think of your Kayak as a boat and not a pool toy then you might want to try and have the same safety gear a boat would need.