Ok almost ready to go.... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

kiyo21 · 10-10-2012, 07:18 PM

Hoopin for some bug I got 3 nets my yak and some small stuff

BUT

Can everyone do me a solid?

Give me a list of stuff you all take or a awesome list of what I would need?

Would absolutely appreciate it!!!
Thanks and

maui jim · 10-10-2012, 07:30 PM

Fish finder, glow sticks, 2 headlights in case one goes for a dip.
Big flashlight to scare away large boat heading towards you. Water, or gatoraid.
Quick reaction to smack annoying seal from jumping on your yak.
Know not to grab the morey eels they really dont like people out of the water.
Nor do sting rays for that matter...
Watch out for gooey ecky thing that somehow crawl into the hoop. Cound never figure those things out, and they do no taste like chicken.
And go with a friend...

dc1983 · 10-10-2012, 07:43 PM

Lobster gauge, gloves, something to put lobsters in plus that mentioned in previous post

lowprofile · 10-10-2012, 07:47 PM

VHF radio or phone is water proof case.. and floats!

a gaff or pole with a hook (my BB angler paddle worked wonders) to grab the rope in case your too far off target. that way you don't have to keep doing circles.

make sure you have a light constantly on while out. mine burnt out last night and it was a bit sketchy in the harbor.

wear your PFD.

also bring a light rod with some swimbaits or anchovies to soak between pulls

CheapPelican · 10-11-2012, 04:46 AM

http://www.sabaslayer.com/html/hooping-tips.html

Aaron&Julie · 10-11-2012, 02:24 PM

Fishing license, lobster card, watch out for sculpins, too, sure to ruin your night if you get stuck by one of those.

ctfphoto · 10-11-2012, 02:59 PM

Get 2 more hoop nets

jorluivil · 10-11-2012, 04:28 PM

At a minimum I make sure I have these items

fishing license
lobster report card
gauge
headlamp
gloves
vhf radio
paddle

skrilla · 10-11-2012, 08:51 PM

Don't forget a pen. Bring a spare as well. I prefer black ink but blue works just as great.

andrewtp · 10-11-2012, 10:08 PM

waders, paddle jacket/sweater, snacks drinks, knife

vincentek9 · 10-12-2012, 09:08 AM

BEFORE I LEAVE MY HOUSE...
kayak, paddle, pfd.
hoop nets. (modified with big styrafoam floats for easy visibility)
bait cages (made of 3" pvc pipe and chicken wire)
bait
LOBSTER GUAGE, knife, pliers (pre-packed in ziplock bag)
gloves, headlight, beanie, mask (pre- packed i another bag)
snacks, water.

*pack as much into the kayak hatches as possible... this way... i ensure that i dont forget anything in the car*

BEFORE I LAUNCH
unpack everything from yak and put it where it belongs.
load bait cages and zip-tie them into hoops.
LAUNCH AND GO CATCH STUFF!!!

Vikingj · 10-12-2012, 10:29 AM

Great lists! but I would add: reflective tape for paddles/jacket/etc. and a whistle (from my old coaching days) that I keep ziptied to my shoulder strap.

finyak · 10-12-2012, 03:34 PM

And then laminate your list and keep it for future use.

10-10-2012, 07:18 PM	#1
kiyo21 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chino CA Posts: 202	Ok almost ready to go.... Hoopin for some bug I got 3 nets my yak and some small stuff BUT Can everyone do me a solid? Give me a list of stuff you all take or a awesome list of what I would need? Would absolutely appreciate it!!! Thanks and

10-10-2012, 07:30 PM	#2
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	Fish finder, glow sticks, 2 headlights in case one goes for a dip. Big flashlight to scare away large boat heading towards you. Water, or gatoraid. Quick reaction to smack annoying seal from jumping on your yak. Know not to grab the morey eels they really dont like people out of the water. Nor do sting rays for that matter... Watch out for gooey ecky thing that somehow crawl into the hoop. Cound never figure those things out, and they do no taste like chicken. And go with a friend... __________________

10-10-2012, 07:47 PM	#4
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,476	VHF radio or phone is water proof case.. and floats! a gaff or pole with a hook (my BB angler paddle worked wonders) to grab the rope in case your too far off target. that way you don't have to keep doing circles. make sure you have a light constantly on while out. mine burnt out last night and it was a bit sketchy in the harbor. wear your PFD. also bring a light rod with some swimbaits or anchovies to soak between pulls __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

10-11-2012, 02:24 PM	#6
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Fishing license, lobster card, watch out for sculpins, too, sure to ruin your night if you get stuck by one of those. __________________ "Never say die"

10-11-2012, 04:28 PM	#8
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	At a minimum I make sure I have these items fishing license lobster report card gauge headlamp gloves vhf radio paddle __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

10-10-2012, 07:43 PM	#3
dc1983 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Laguna Hills, Ca Posts: 309	Lobster gauge, gloves, something to put lobsters in plus that mentioned in previous post

10-11-2012, 04:46 AM	#5
CheapPelican Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Too far from the launch. Posts: 443	http://www.sabaslayer.com/html/hooping-tips.html

10-11-2012, 02:59 PM	#7
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	Get 2 more hoop nets

10-11-2012, 08:51 PM	#9
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	Don't forget a pen. Bring a spare as well. I prefer black ink but blue works just as great. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

10-11-2012, 10:08 PM	#10
andrewtp Awesome Possum Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Riverside Posts: 187	waders, paddle jacket/sweater, snacks drinks, knife

10-12-2012, 09:08 AM	#11
vincentek9 MAYNEE-YAK Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 531	BEFORE I LEAVE MY HOUSE... kayak, paddle, pfd. hoop nets. (modified with big styrafoam floats for easy visibility) bait cages (made of 3" pvc pipe and chicken wire) bait LOBSTER GUAGE, knife, pliers (pre-packed in ziplock bag) gloves, headlight, beanie, mask (pre- packed i another bag) snacks, water. pack as much into the kayak hatches as possible... this way... i ensure that i dont forget anything in the car BEFORE I LAUNCH unpack everything from yak and put it where it belongs. load bait cages and zip-tie them into hoops. LAUNCH AND GO CATCH STUFF!!! __________________

10-12-2012, 10:29 AM	#12
Vikingj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dana Point area Posts: 438	Great lists! but I would add: reflective tape for paddles/jacket/etc. and a whistle (from my old coaching days) that I keep ziptied to my shoulder strap.

10-12-2012, 03:34 PM	#13
finyak Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 332	And then laminate your list and keep it for future use.