Setting up PFD fpr Night fishing/Hoop Netting - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Cbad Mike · 10-07-2013, 04:08 PM

Last night was my first time hooping so I'm not even a beginner but I like that your taking safety seriously. The glow stick on the back is not a bad idea. The glow stick on the front may cut down on your night vision which you will need to see your floats. I think the front one is a good idea if you don't activate it unless you absolutely have to be seen.
I fish a lot in the dark and always use a good headlamp that also has a red light. The red light definitely helped last night.
Good luck.

jorluivil · 10-07-2013, 05:19 PM

You need to get the lights as high as possible.

Imagine this:
4-5 foot swells
Glow sticks at chest level
Boat headed your way
Now he sees you, now he don't
I'm sure you know Where this is going.

As an ex-private boater and now kayaker I'm speaking from experience. Make yourself as visible as possible from as far away as possible.

Comanche · 10-07-2013, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jorluivil

You need to get the lights as high as possible.

Imagine this:
4-5 foot swells
Glow sticks at chest level
Boat headed you way
Now he sees you, now he don't
I'm sure you know Where this is going.

As an ex-private boater and now kayaker I'm speaking from experience. Make yourself as visible as possible from as far away as possible.

Thankyou for suggestion and information on your experience I will put that into use.

Any other ways of making my kayak more visaible besides decking out in SOL tape and Visi Pole?.

Comanche · 10-07-2013, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Cbad Mike

Last night was my first time hooping so I'm not even a beginner but I like that your taking safety seriously. The glow stick on the back is not a bad idea. The glow stick on the front may cut down on your night vision which you will need to see your floats. I think the front one is a good idea if you don't activate it unless you absolutely have to be seen.
I fish a lot in the dark and always use a good headlamp that also has a red light. The red light definitely helped last night.
Good luck.

Thankyou...Good to know I'm on the right path of being safe. Later once I get more fit and get gear'd up I come on here to look for a lobster buddy for my area.

10-07-2013, 04:08 PM	#1
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Last night was my first time hooping so I'm not even a beginner but I like that your taking safety seriously. The glow stick on the back is not a bad idea. The glow stick on the front may cut down on your night vision which you will need to see your floats. I think the front one is a good idea if you don't activate it unless you absolutely have to be seen. I fish a lot in the dark and always use a good headlamp that also has a red light. The red light definitely helped last night. Good luck. __________________ [SIGPIC]

10-07-2013, 05:19 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	You need to get the lights as high as possible. Imagine this: 4-5 foot swells Glow sticks at chest level Boat headed your way Now he sees you, now he don't I'm sure you know Where this is going. As an ex-private boater and now kayaker I'm speaking from experience. Make yourself as visible as possible from as far away as possible. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer Last edited by jorluivil; 10-07-2013 at 05:58 PM.