List your idea of what is ABSOLUTELY a necessity for off shore Kayak Fishing. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

CKallday71 · 02-26-2013, 09:31 PM

Hello there my fellow fishing fanatics. I'd like to see what everyone's master list of ABSOLUTE necessities are for an off shore trip via Kayak.

MrM · 02-26-2013, 10:35 PM

Heres a pretty decent list. Also, a game clip and I like to have my flare gun stored within my kayak. You never know!

Redeyejedi · 02-26-2013, 10:52 PM

absolute bare minimum?

yer boat and a pole, net, or spear...like back in the day.
or like kevin pointed out that checklist is a great start.
can add: anchor, drift bags/drogue, hat, shades w/ gators, dry bags. oh and certain special security tokens i frequenlty hear mentioned here!

Cbad Mike · 02-26-2013, 10:56 PM

Absolute necessity.... Kayak.

roadx · 02-27-2013, 04:52 AM

NRS Kayak Pump

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ak-Pump/Detail

CheapPelican · 02-27-2013, 04:55 AM

... Licence?

jorluivil · 02-27-2013, 05:51 AM

Peddles......don't forget the peddles!!!!

GregAndrew · 02-27-2013, 03:13 PM

My absolute bare bones necessities are:

Paddle with leash
PFD
VHF
Rod and Reel with leash
Plastic and/or Iron
Sun protection
Water or similar drink
Pliers
Bilge Sponge
Your licenses

A couple of additions that the DFG require but are rarely checked are:

Net with an 18" opening
Some type of stringer (or is that freshwater only?)

JarrodMc · 02-27-2013, 09:10 PM

Beer. preferably craft brewed and local

JarrodMc · 02-27-2013, 09:13 PM

And like GregAndrew said, this. Handmade by yours truly

taggermike · 02-28-2013, 08:28 AM

Off shore?? What do you mean by that? Out side the kelp beds in LJ or hunting paddies in the summer? Long paddles to lonely seamounts in baja? A bay to bay trip? Not trying to be a ahole.

Plenty of water.
In season; sun protection or warm gear.
Radio.
Experience learned from many shorter trips.
PFD! On your body and not in the hatch or strapped to the back!!

Most importantly for off shore or remote areas; Have a buddy with you.

Mike

02-26-2013, 09:31 PM	#1
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	List your idea of what is ABSOLUTELY a necessity for off shore Kayak Fishing. Hello there my fellow fishing fanatics. I'd like to see what everyone's master list of ABSOLUTE necessities are for an off shore trip via Kayak.

02-26-2013, 10:35 PM	#2
MrM Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Matrix Posts: 643	Heres a pretty decent list. Also, a game clip and I like to have my flare gun stored within my kayak. You never know! __________________ -Kevin

02-27-2013, 04:52 AM	#5
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	NRS Kayak Pump http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ak-Pump/Detail __________________

02-27-2013, 04:55 AM	#6
CheapPelican Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Too far from the launch. Posts: 443	... Licence? __________________

02-27-2013, 05:51 AM	#7
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	Peddles......don't forget the peddles!!!! __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

02-26-2013, 10:52 PM	#3
Redeyejedi Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Westside Posts: 141	absolute bare minimum? yer boat and a pole, net, or spear...like back in the day. or like kevin pointed out that checklist is a great start. can add: anchor, drift bags/drogue, hat, shades w/ gators, dry bags. oh and certain special security tokens i frequenlty hear mentioned here!

02-26-2013, 10:56 PM	#4
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Absolute necessity.... Kayak.

02-27-2013, 03:13 PM	#8
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	My absolute bare bones necessities are: Paddle with leash PFD VHF Rod and Reel with leash Plastic and/or Iron Sun protection Water or similar drink Pliers Bilge Sponge Your licenses A couple of additions that the DFG require but are rarely checked are: Net with an 18" opening Some type of stringer (or is that freshwater only?)

02-27-2013, 09:10 PM	#9
JarrodMc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 411	Beer. preferably craft brewed and local

02-28-2013, 08:28 AM	#11
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Off shore?? What do you mean by that? Out side the kelp beds in LJ or hunting paddies in the summer? Long paddles to lonely seamounts in baja? A bay to bay trip? Not trying to be a ahole. Plenty of water. In season; sun protection or warm gear. Radio. Experience learned from many shorter trips. PFD! On your body and not in the hatch or strapped to the back!! Most importantly for off shore or remote areas; Have a buddy with you. Mike