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Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: SoCal
Posts: 31
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VHF radio? (other safety gear you take?)
I read this and seems that some are not recommending vhf, post is 5 years old though.. Any help appreciated. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=22397 |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: South OC
Posts: 1,606
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Vhf radio, water resistant or in a dry bag. I rarely use mine. But it's nice to have. Of course always wear a PFD. Finally, go with a buddy. Play it safe until you get the idea.
Other stuff: Fish finder with gps, sun block, hat, whistle, water, food/snack, phone in dry bag, leash everything, keep your eyes open.... dont assume boats see you (yes they have to yield to you but why take that chance), know your mlpa and other regulations on species and size. Have fun! |
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#3 |
Junior
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 18
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My fishing vest is a pfd so I always have on my pfd.
I keep a sonic whistle that doesn’t need a pee to work. I like to keep my paddle in my lap for slapping away seals and tipping prevention. |
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla
Posts: 2,641
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As already mentioned a Kayak fishing PFD (has a recessed back padding for comfort), a waterproof floating VHF radio w/GPS (if you can afford the extra feature), a safety whistle, a waterproof light, and a flag on a pole (such as a Yakattack visipole) preferably with built in light, for safety when it get foggy, a self rescue step ( for getting back in if you fall overboard and are alone) can be bought or make your own.
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#5 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 401
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I've recommended, and been quite happy with, the Uniden MHS75 in the past. They're not crazy expensive and waterproof. They advertise as floating... I actually had one turn upside down on its clip without securing the lanyard, and it sank to the bottom out at San Clemente
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#6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 117
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https://www.westmarine.com/buy/acr-e...73?recordNum=1
PLB, Marine radio, PDF and whistle. Secure your gaff and remove hooks before landing in the surf. Sent from my ONEPLUS A5000 using Tapatalk |
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#7 | |
Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: SoCal
Posts: 31
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#8 |
Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: SoCal
Posts: 31
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[QUOTE=ProfessorLongArms;302768]I've recommended, and been quite happy with, the Uniden MHS75 in the past. They're not crazy expensive and waterproof. They advertise as floating... I actually had one turn upside down on its clip without securing the lanyard, and it sank to the bottom out at San Clemente
![]() Yea any radio I assume is better than none... Thats kinda funny a radio that advertised as floats but not... ![]() Glad you got a new one. |
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#9 |
Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: SoCal
Posts: 31
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Thanks everyone for the feedback.
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