Newbie Yakin thru - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jaws197 · 06-24-2012, 11:11 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome! I do believe that the members here are a tremendous resource for a novice like myself and look forward to the ride!

Mtnbykr2, what model icom are you using?

I will definitely take the advice to heart and buy the radio form west marine as well as the extended warranty.

Taggermike,
I am already seeing what you are talking about as far as getting things figured out as to what I truly need and where to place or carry it!

I just finished making some rod and gear leashes last night after seeing the postings about making your own and saving a ton of cash

Thinking about making a move over to the big bay soon so if anyone would like a little novice company please let me know?

Again thanks to all and tight lines to one and all!!

dsafety · 06-24-2012, 06:30 PM

IMO, while a radio is a great thing to have on board, a cell phone in a waterproof case can be much more useful. Radios only work when you are in "line of sight" with whomever you are trying to reach. If you have an emergency and are tucked behind a mountain, say something like Mt. Soledad, your call may not be heard by the CG or Lifeguards on the other side of the hill.

Most cell phone services get excellent reception out at least three miles from the coast around San Diego so you should always be able to reach help. Just call 911 in an emergency or, as most of us do, store the numbers for the Lifeguard Service and Coast Guard in the phone's memory.

If you have a smart phone, like an iPhone or one using Android, there are a host of useful apps that you can carry with you while on the water. I have ones for navigation, weather, tides and fish identification. I even carry with me a copy of the latest DFG regs.

Bob

06-24-2012, 11:11 AM	#1
jaws197 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Poway, CA Posts: 148	Thanks for the warm welcome! I do believe that the members here are a tremendous resource for a novice like myself and look forward to the ride! Mtnbykr2, what model icom are you using? I will definitely take the advice to heart and buy the radio form west marine as well as the extended warranty. Taggermike, I am already seeing what you are talking about as far as getting things figured out as to what I truly need and where to place or carry it! I just finished making some rod and gear leashes last night after seeing the postings about making your own and saving a ton of cash Thinking about making a move over to the big bay soon so if anyone would like a little novice company please let me know? Again thanks to all and tight lines to one and all!!

06-24-2012, 06:30 PM	#2
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,123	IMO, while a radio is a great thing to have on board, a cell phone in a waterproof case can be much more useful. Radios only work when you are in "line of sight" with whomever you are trying to reach. If you have an emergency and are tucked behind a mountain, say something like Mt. Soledad, your call may not be heard by the CG or Lifeguards on the other side of the hill. Most cell phone services get excellent reception out at least three miles from the coast around San Diego so you should always be able to reach help. Just call 911 in an emergency or, as most of us do, store the numbers for the Lifeguard Service and Coast Guard in the phone's memory. If you have a smart phone, like an iPhone or one using Android, there are a host of useful apps that you can carry with you while on the water. I have ones for navigation, weather, tides and fish identification. I even carry with me a copy of the latest DFG regs. Bob