What are your "Must Have" items when going out kayak fishing
 

I know this is something we all do, however for some of the newbies out there getting into this sport, or fishing period I thought maybe if we all listed some of the "Must Have" items that we take with us, it may help others.

PFD
paddle
FF
gaff(bay and ocean, you never know what you will catch)
seat
whistle
knife
pliers
braid line cutters
bait tank
sunscreen
radio VHF
sunglasses
hat
Obviously the fishing gear I will need or use
waterproof cell phone case
pump in the event I'm taking on water

If I think of more I will list them. Looking forward to seeing what you all post up.

Drinking H2O
Snack

Paddle leash.

Rod Leashes.

Jimmy, I think you have it covered and yes, leashes for everything! Not a matter of if but when. You will get wet!

Janine:captain:

So far I have been lucky not to go in, but I'm sure one day it will happen. I have a paddle leash attached all the time, as well as everything else is leashed. If you don't want to lose it, leash it.

I also have a refillable air horn that I picked up from Cabela's a couple years ago! Refillable with a bicycle pump you can get a few blasts to create a couple S.O.S.'s :eek:
Just hope I never have to use it!
FFY

don't forget your survival kit. Bring plenty!

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and enough for new friends met while on the water.

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These things always give me chorro.

Unfortunately I don't use it on every trip, but often I find a game clip is pretty helpful.

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so that's what all the orange stuff is...lol

Thats a good list. I cameupwith a few more that I try to have handy.

Plenty o water and a few granola bars.

1 or 2 fish securing clips or stringers.

Gunny sack or towel to wet and keep your fish cool.

Big bin, ice chest, or huge trash bag to hold your catch for the drive home. I have a small wagon so this is important.

Some folks like to bring a garden sprayer to give gear a fresh water or salt cutting rinse. I bring a household sized spray bottle on trips to mexico when I'm days and miles away from a hose. I can't afford to buy my gear twice.

It depends on the season but a paddleing jacket, light polar fleese, and beenie can really save a trip.

Mike

I always have a large ice chest in the truck for the catch that I may bring home. I need to get an actual game clip, the one I made works, but I'm not sure if it will hold up if I get anything of real size.

Have a net
 

Don't forget a net.
It's actually in the regulations (Page 46 28.65.d)
DFG officer was cool enough not to ticket me a while back but I never go out without one now.

X2, Bad news on a yak.

DO NOT bring Myoplex as a snack. I did that once and will never forget how it shortened my time on the water. Wife was being nice enough to pack a snack for me.

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) and 2) be sure to kiss the wife before you leave (good for a few extra hours or an extra day otw)!

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

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


I'd add.. CAMERA/GoPro

:kayak-surfer:

Life jacket
 

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

Looks like u have it all covered.

[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..........

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

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

and a life raft just in case, can also serve as car pool buddy
 

great idea!! (unless the weight sinks the pump.. :biggrinjester: )

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?