What are your "Must Have" items when going out kayak fishing - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FishNinjaY · 02-28-2013, 07:57 PM

I'm a float tube fisherman, about to jump into this addiction..

so THANK YOU.. for compiling this list!!!

I'd add.. CAMERA/GoPro

Mr hooks · 02-28-2013, 08:01 PM

GPS don't forget water,also of u get f in a really bad sit your radio.

Mr hooks · 02-28-2013, 08:03 PM

Looks like u have it all covered.

dorado50 · 02-28-2013, 08:09 PM

[QUOTE=Vikingj;149117]Great lists but I have 2 more important things on my list that I haven't noticed above: 1) cheap hand held compass (when the fog rolls in and no gps)

Excellent point! I would never kayak fish without the compass,even on clear,bright sunny days. A pfd and compass will save you,the rest of the list is just an added luxury..........

Cbad Mike · 02-28-2013, 11:38 PM

Although I forget to use it, I always bring sun screen.

MITCHELL · 03-01-2013, 04:10 AM

Just bought a hand pump at harbor freight for $5 with a three ft hose duct taped a weight to hold the hose in the water fills a gallon jug in a min

kiyo21 · 03-01-2013, 07:40 AM

FishNinjaY · 03-01-2013, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MITCHELL

Just bought a hand pump at harbor freight for $5 with a three ft hose duct taped a weight to hold the hose in the water fills a gallon jug in a min

great idea!! (unless the weight sinks the pump..

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Cadiyak · 03-01-2013, 09:34 AM

Based on last trips experience (smooth hound shark involved), more than one pair of pliers. I prefer the disposable Home Cheapo bulk pack, since they inevitably go over the edge.
Naturally, if I followed the "tie everything down you want to keep" rule, this wouldn't be an issue.

Jimmyz123 · 03-01-2013, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cadiyak

Based on last trips experience (smooth hound shark involved), more than one pair of pliers. I prefer the disposable Home Cheapo bulk pack, since they inevitably go over the edge.
Naturally, if I followed the "tie everything down you want to keep" rule, this wouldn't be an issue.

Isn't it amazing how easy fish kick things our of the kayaks?

02-28-2013, 08:01 PM	#22
Mr hooks Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 103	Life jacket GPS don't forget water,also of u get f in a really bad sit your radio.

03-01-2013, 04:10 AM	#26
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,261	Just bought a hand pump at harbor freight for $5 with a three ft hose duct taped a weight to hold the hose in the water fills a gallon jug in a min __________________ Duke Mitchell

03-01-2013, 07:40 AM	#27
kiyo21 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chino CA Posts: 202	and a life raft just in case, can also serve as car pool buddy

02-28-2013, 07:57 PM	#21
FishNinjaY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 428	I'm a float tube fisherman, about to jump into this addiction.. so THANK YOU.. for compiling this list!!! I'd add.. CAMERA/GoPro

02-28-2013, 08:03 PM	#23
Mr hooks Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 103	Looks like u have it all covered.

02-28-2013, 08:09 PM	#24
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	[QUOTE=Vikingj;149117]Great lists but I have 2 more important things on my list that I haven't noticed above: 1) cheap hand held compass (when the fog rolls in and no gps) Excellent point! I would never kayak fish without the compass,even on clear,bright sunny days. A pfd and compass will save you,the rest of the list is just an added luxury..........

02-28-2013, 11:38 PM	#25
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Although I forget to use it, I always bring sun screen.

03-01-2013, 09:34 AM	#29
Cadiyak Junior Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 14	Based on last trips experience (smooth hound shark involved), more than one pair of pliers. I prefer the disposable Home Cheapo bulk pack, since they inevitably go over the edge. Naturally, if I followed the "tie everything down you want to keep" rule, this wouldn't be an issue.