could this have been you? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

lamb · 04-28-2008, 07:35 PM

Thanks for sharing. I'm glad to hear it all ended up well for the guy.

There can never be enough safety reminders. Your top 10 list just about identifies all the "don't dos" of kayak fishing.

Great article Chris wrote on Sea Kayaking Safety:

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...fishing-safety

aguachico · 04-28-2008, 08:41 PM

Thanks for sharing. Trying to achieve the lightest yak possible has made me take safety shortcuts. Time to evaluate my safety stuff. I need to try some self rescues as my boat has changed and my strength has weakened.

bajadog · 04-29-2008, 05:06 AM

Great advice.

I keep my VHF in my PDF front pocket. And yes it floats.

dorf · 04-29-2008, 05:24 AM

Thanks for the reality check Don. And good looking out for the other guy. Good Karma will come to you 10 fold.

I believe the industry renamed them Personal Flotation Device to make them sound more cool but they are what they are and that is LIFE VEST. They were created for your safety.

I have two samll boys and they always wear their Life Vests when on the yak. What kind of an example would I be if I just left mine sitting in the hold? To make it more practicle I have one with pockets that I use to hold my cell phone and other fishing gear.

It's the same when we ride our bikes. I alway wear a helmet as I expect them to always wear one.
I do not have a marine radio (yet) but never go farther than I am willing to swim back. If I go outside of the harbour I always go with someone and stay close to them. No matter where or who I go with I let someone (my wife) know where I will launch from and when I will be out of the water. I call her as soon as I am out of the water to let her know all is well.
To some it may sound like I am whipped but I am being safe and courtious to my wife as she is very concerned about my safety, especially after what happen at Solan Beach this week.

These are a few of the things I do. I like to hear other ways to improve.

Be safe out there.

Weightman · 04-29-2008, 01:08 PM

yeah I took a dump twice on a scrambler (no not scrambler XL) a lil ways back, no pdf, no nada.... I got back on but crap that takes a lot out of you.... lucky for me I had some buddies near to take pics and laugh

Billy V · 04-29-2008, 02:55 PM

I pulled a guy out of the water in La Jolla 2 weeks ago.

Caught myself a fishin' buddy.

http://www.kayakfishnation.com/forum...pic.php?t=3725

Bigfoot Suit Guy · 04-29-2008, 03:51 PM

Thanks for the reminder.

Joe11 · 05-01-2008, 02:09 PM

Dorf - I call my wife too. That is just being courteous. Like most of the people I know, she thinks I am nuts going out there on a yak. I call her when I am about to hit the water and call her when I am back at the beach. I always wear a PFD regardless. Carry a phone in a dry bag in my left front PFD pocket, a VHF radio on my PFD, and a whistle in my front right PFD pocket. Also keep a dive knife on me, handheld GPS, tow line, and have two glow sticks onboard.

04-28-2008, 07:35 PM	#1
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	Thanks for sharing. I'm glad to hear it all ended up well for the guy. There can never be enough safety reminders. Your top 10 list just about identifies all the "don't dos" of kayak fishing. Great article Chris wrote on Sea Kayaking Safety: http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...fishing-safety __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

04-29-2008, 05:06 AM	#3
bajadog I eats what I kills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 393	Great advice. I keep my VHF in my PDF front pocket. And yes it floats. __________________ Please release bill-fish.

04-29-2008, 05:24 AM	#4
dorf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 279	Thanks for the reality check Don. And good looking out for the other guy. Good Karma will come to you 10 fold. I believe the industry renamed them Personal Flotation Device to make them sound more cool but they are what they are and that is LIFE VEST. They were created for your safety. I have two samll boys and they always wear their Life Vests when on the yak. What kind of an example would I be if I just left mine sitting in the hold? To make it more practicle I have one with pockets that I use to hold my cell phone and other fishing gear. It's the same when we ride our bikes. I alway wear a helmet as I expect them to always wear one. I do not have a marine radio (yet) but never go farther than I am willing to swim back. If I go outside of the harbour I always go with someone and stay close to them. No matter where or who I go with I let someone (my wife) know where I will launch from and when I will be out of the water. I call her as soon as I am out of the water to let her know all is well. To some it may sound like I am whipped but I am being safe and courtious to my wife as she is very concerned about my safety, especially after what happen at Solan Beach this week. These are a few of the things I do. I like to hear other ways to improve. Be safe out there. __________________ Don't try to confuse me with facts! I hereby reject your reality and submit my own.

04-28-2008, 08:41 PM	#2
aguachico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 719	Thanks for sharing. Trying to achieve the lightest yak possible has made me take safety shortcuts. Time to evaluate my safety stuff. I need to try some self rescues as my boat has changed and my strength has weakened.

04-29-2008, 01:08 PM	#5
Weightman Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clairemont Posts: 14	yeah I took a dump twice on a scrambler (no not scrambler XL) a lil ways back, no pdf, no nada.... I got back on but crap that takes a lot out of you.... lucky for me I had some buddies near to take pics and laugh

04-29-2008, 02:55 PM	#6
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	I pulled a guy out of the water in La Jolla 2 weeks ago. Caught myself a fishin' buddy. http://www.kayakfishnation.com/forum...pic.php?t=3725

04-29-2008, 03:51 PM	#7
Bigfoot Suit Guy Junior Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 10	Thanks for the reminder.

05-01-2008, 02:09 PM	#8
Joe11 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Riverside County Posts: 30	Dorf - I call my wife too. That is just being courteous. Like most of the people I know, she thinks I am nuts going out there on a yak. I call her when I am about to hit the water and call her when I am back at the beach. I always wear a PFD regardless. Carry a phone in a dry bag in my left front PFD pocket, a VHF radio on my PFD, and a whistle in my front right PFD pocket. Also keep a dive knife on me, handheld GPS, tow line, and have two glow sticks onboard.