Signal Flare - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Rocketfish · 05-04-2016, 12:31 PM

I was cleaning my garage the other day and found two road flares that are about 5 years old. Assuming they don't really "expire," are these the type of flares one might carry on a kayak in the event that you needed to signal a rescue craft of some sort? I know about flare GUNS, but what about these red flare sticks? Once you light them, they are water proof too right?

Dave Legacy · 05-04-2016, 01:22 PM

Seems like it would be pretty easy to accidentally melt a hole in your hull.

Rocketfish · 05-04-2016, 01:32 PM

That's for sure Dave. I was thinking the same thing.

Harry Hill · 05-04-2016, 08:50 PM

they burn super hot and the dripping sulfur will go right through your hull, probably not the best flare for kayaking

FullFlavorPike · 05-05-2016, 07:34 AM

Could be good dog deterrent, like in the old Jungle Book movie where Mowgli ties the burning stick to the tiger's tail

Rocketfish · 05-05-2016, 08:24 AM

Thanks guys... i may just put this in my cars with the spare tires.

05-04-2016, 12:31 PM	#1
Rocketfish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: North O.C. Posts: 156	Signal Flare I was cleaning my garage the other day and found two road flares that are about 5 years old. Assuming they don't really "expire," are these the type of flares one might carry on a kayak in the event that you needed to signal a rescue craft of some sort? I know about flare GUNS, but what about these red flare sticks? Once you light them, they are water proof too right?

05-04-2016, 08:50 PM	#4
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	they burn super hot and the dripping sulfur will go right through your hull, probably not the best flare for kayaking __________________ you can't eat it if you release it

05-04-2016, 01:22 PM	#2
Dave Legacy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 427	Seems like it would be pretty easy to accidentally melt a hole in your hull.

05-04-2016, 01:32 PM	#3
Rocketfish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: North O.C. Posts: 156	That's for sure Dave. I was thinking the same thing.

05-05-2016, 07:34 AM	#5
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 809	Could be good dog deterrent, like in the old Jungle Book movie where Mowgli ties the burning stick to the tiger's tail

05-05-2016, 08:24 AM	#6
Rocketfish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: North O.C. Posts: 156	Thanks guys... i may just put this in my cars with the spare tires.