Protecting electronics in the Surf? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Sdspeed · 09-23-2012, 09:26 AM

How much of a beating can a typical GPS/FF take during a surf launch or beaching. I.E i loose it and over the kayak goes. Are most of you using a quick disconnect and stowing them in a drybox while still in calmer waters?
Been watching the LJ Webcam a bit much.

thefisher · 09-23-2012, 09:59 AM

I keep my electronics stowed away during launch and landing. As soon as i pass the break or yellow markers i get all my electronics geared up.

lterrero · 09-23-2012, 10:58 AM

I keep my electronics and (exposed Hooks) stowed on landing; even on a calm day

Dannowar · 09-23-2012, 12:27 PM

i rock out with my ff out

if theres waves i put a bag over it

roadx · 09-23-2012, 04:44 PM

i have had Lowrance and Humminbirds, neither like to be dunked in salt.
smart thing do to is to pack it until you clear the surf and pack it going in.

StinkyMatt · 09-23-2012, 06:35 PM

Almost always launch and land with hds mounted and connected. Taken a couple spills no problems yet.

ful-rac · 09-23-2012, 06:53 PM

YET.....

09-23-2012, 09:26 AM	#1
Sdspeed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 732	Protecting electronics in the Surf? How much of a beating can a typical GPS/FF take during a surf launch or beaching. I.E i loose it and over the kayak goes. Are most of you using a quick disconnect and stowing them in a drybox while still in calmer waters? Been watching the LJ Webcam a bit much.

09-23-2012, 10:58 AM	#3
lterrero Leo Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Jolla, CA Posts: 482	I keep my electronics and (exposed Hooks) stowed on landing; even on a calm day Last edited by lterrero; 09-23-2012 at 11:05 AM.

09-23-2012, 04:44 PM	#5
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	i have had Lowrance and Humminbirds, neither like to be dunked in salt. smart thing do to is to pack it until you clear the surf and pack it going in. __________________

09-23-2012, 06:53 PM	#7
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	YET..... __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

09-23-2012, 09:59 AM	#2
thefisher Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 36	I keep my electronics stowed away during launch and landing. As soon as i pass the break or yellow markers i get all my electronics geared up.

09-23-2012, 12:27 PM	#4
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	i rock out with my ff out if theres waves i put a bag over it

09-23-2012, 06:35 PM	#6
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Almost always launch and land with hds mounted and connected. Taken a couple spills no problems yet.