Poll: What is must have when Kayak fishing? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

usmp06 · 08-04-2013, 07:21 PM

Besides the obvious i.e. fishing rods and tackle I wanted to see what gear or accessories you guys just can't fish without. What is the must have when you guys hit the water?

Cadillyak · 08-04-2013, 07:33 PM

Life jacket (by law u must have one, and even if it wasn't, why not?), game clip, water, sunscreen to add a few. Ill let others chime on in...

echo1er · 08-04-2013, 07:34 PM

HatSunglasses
Sunblock

Never bring a banana

08-04-2013, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

I know this is something we all do, however for some of the newbies out there getting into this sport, or fishing period I thought maybe if we all listed some of the "Must Have" items that we take with us, it may help others.

PFD
paddle
FF
gaff(bay and ocean, you never know what you will catch)
seat
whistle
knife
pliers
braid line cutters
bait tank
sunscreen
radio VHF
sunglasses
hat
Obviously the fishing gear I will need or use
waterproof cell phone case
pump in the event I'm taking on water

If I think of more I will list them. Looking forward to seeing what you all post up.

Simple forum search. Been asked many many times
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ight=gear+list

makobob · 08-04-2013, 07:44 PM

Fish landing device, lip gripper, net, gaff. Whistle, knife, radio, buddy.

usmp06 · 08-04-2013, 07:44 PM

Opps newbie mistake but you never know might have changed with all the new cool things coming out.

beef78 · 08-04-2013, 08:02 PM

Lube.

Hobie-Pedaller · 08-04-2013, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by echo1er

......Never bring a banana

one of the most entertaining & FALSE wise tales in all of fishing !!

i take bananas on many of my fishing outings EVERYWHERE & still catch tons of fish.

i had just eaten a banana mins before hooking up with the 35" Hali, that i released in SDB on July 26.
i also ate 2 bananas during my July 29 outing in SDB, when i caught 40 Bass & 65 total fish.

i take them on the 1/2 day & 3/4 day boats all the time as well. and typically do as well or better, than most other fishermen on those boats/trips.
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Hobie-Pedaller · 08-04-2013, 08:32 PM

i cover well with sunscreen BEFORE hitting water in yak.
i NEVER take sunscreen ON my yak.

(you want to TRULY "curse" your fishing, forget worrying about a banana.... just get some sunscreen on your hooks, lines, and/or baits.)

i always take (in the Bays and for Inshore outings):

long-nose pliers, folding knife, nail clippers (for trimming knots/line), fish finder & battery, net, water & food in small cooler, big sun hat, sunglasses, long sleeve shirt, long nylon pants, beach slipper shoes (to protect feet while pedaling mirage drive), inflatable seat cushion, life jacket, whistle, camera, head-band lamp (for dusk, dark times), portable FM radio (i have to have rock & roll going, to last out there for my typical 8-12 hour outings).

i only take these items out, for Inshore fishing:

gaff, bait tubes or bait tank & battery, sm canned cat food (to use as "chum" IF i can't find macks for bait), cut squid (to use for bottom fishing IF nothing is biting on top water).

still never owned a VHF radio, but would take it out always, if i had one.
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beef78 · 08-04-2013, 08:49 PM

The thing that turned my fishing around the most was a bait tank. I never go with out it.

old_rookie · 08-04-2013, 09:05 PM

Food!! Drink and an empty bottle properly identified to prevent confusion with Mountain Dew or similarly colored drink. Not speaking from experience.

Patrick.walker5326 · 08-13-2013, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old_rookie

Food!! Drink and an empty bottle properly identified to prevent confusion with Mountain Dew or similarly colored drink. Not speaking from experience.

I thought that's what scuppers are for!

FISH11 · 08-13-2013, 01:30 PM

That's one of the things that make my older Malibu xfactor great there is a scupper in front of the seat and the storage hatch. I'm sure that was intentional from some very experienced kayak fishermen.

alanw · 08-13-2013, 01:39 PM

Center bait tank or porta-pottie, you decide

Saba Slayer · 08-13-2013, 02:33 PM

VHF radio and PFD!
Jim / Saba Slayer

jorluivil · 08-13-2013, 02:56 PM

time to fish.

Without it nothing else matters

MrPatrick · 08-13-2013, 03:14 PM

Bring ,your head on swivel, boats, birds, sea lions, sneaker swells/waves/wakes, other anglers proximity, the cool views from wherever you are fishing and of course the indigenous bipedal beach mammals should all be on your radar.

ctfphoto · 08-13-2013, 03:26 PM

Bait Tank, Bait Tank, Bait Tank

Salty Dog · 08-13-2013, 03:57 PM

Beer. Since her christening, my boat has never ran dry.

t-$money bussard · 08-13-2013, 05:29 PM

a cigar, cutter, torch and a plastic zip lock. i cant hit the water without one. typically a 52x7+ for longevity

08-04-2013, 07:21 PM	#1
usmp06 Shark Bait Join Date: May 2013 Location: Banning Posts: 91	Poll: What is must have when Kayak fishing? Besides the obvious i.e. fishing rods and tackle I wanted to see what gear or accessories you guys just can't fish without. What is the must have when you guys hit the water?

08-04-2013, 07:33 PM	#2
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	Life jacket (by law u must have one, and even if it wasn't, why not?), game clip, water, sunscreen to add a few. Ill let others chime on in... __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

08-04-2013, 07:44 PM	#5
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Fish landing device, lip gripper, net, gaff. Whistle, knife, radio, buddy. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

08-04-2013, 08:02 PM	#7
beef78 Large Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 316	Lube. __________________ "I shall not tiptoe through life to arrive safely at death."

08-04-2013, 08:32 PM	#9
Hobie-Pedaller Fish On !!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 194	i cover well with sunscreen BEFORE hitting water in yak. i NEVER take sunscreen ON my yak. (you want to TRULY "curse" your fishing, forget worrying about a banana.... just get some sunscreen on your hooks, lines, and/or baits.) i always take (in the Bays and for Inshore outings): long-nose pliers, folding knife, nail clippers (for trimming knots/line), fish finder & battery, net, water & food in small cooler, big sun hat, sunglasses, long sleeve shirt, long nylon pants, beach slipper shoes (to protect feet while pedaling mirage drive), inflatable seat cushion, life jacket, whistle, camera, head-band lamp (for dusk, dark times), portable FM radio (i have to have rock & roll going, to last out there for my typical 8-12 hour outings). i only take these items out, for Inshore fishing: gaff, bait tubes or bait tank & battery, sm canned cat food (to use as "chum" IF i can't find macks for bait), cut squid (to use for bottom fishing IF nothing is biting on top water). still never owned a VHF radio, but would take it out always, if i had one. . __________________ Hobie Kayaks: Use Your Legs to Pedal.... Use Your Arms to Fish !! Kayak Fishing is a DRUG.... and I'm addicted !! Last edited by Hobie-Pedaller; 08-04-2013 at 08:38 PM.

08-04-2013, 07:34 PM	#3
echo1er Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 598	HatSunglasses Sunblock Never bring a banana

08-04-2013, 08:49 PM	#10
beef78 Large Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 316	The thing that turned my fishing around the most was a bait tank. I never go with out it. __________________ "I shall not tiptoe through life to arrive safely at death."

08-04-2013, 09:05 PM	#11
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	Food!! Drink and an empty bottle properly identified to prevent confusion with Mountain Dew or similarly colored drink. Not speaking from experience.

08-13-2013, 01:30 PM	#13
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,642	empty bottle That's one of the things that make my older Malibu xfactor great there is a scupper in front of the seat and the storage hatch. I'm sure that was intentional from some very experienced kayak fishermen.

08-13-2013, 01:39 PM	#14
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	Center bait tank or porta-pottie, you decide __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

08-13-2013, 02:33 PM	#15
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,855	Radio and PFD VHF radio and PFD! Jim / Saba Slayer

08-13-2013, 02:56 PM	#16
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	time to fish. Without it nothing else matters __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

08-13-2013, 03:14 PM	#17
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Bring ,your head on swivel, boats, birds, sea lions, sneaker swells/waves/wakes, other anglers proximity, the cool views from wherever you are fishing and of course the indigenous bipedal beach mammals should all be on your radar.

08-13-2013, 03:26 PM	#18
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	Bait Tank, Bait Tank, Bait Tank

08-13-2013, 03:57 PM	#19
Salty Dog loves bacon Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Behind The Orange Curtain Posts: 110	Beer. Since her christening, my boat has never ran dry.

08-13-2013, 05:29 PM	#20
t-$money bussard Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: racoon city Posts: 74	a cigar, cutter, torch and a plastic zip lock. i cant hit the water without one. typically a 52x7+ for longevity