WEAR your PFD! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

min-va · 03-27-2012, 09:34 AM

RIP

Out in the bay, most people on the kayak didn't wear PFD, i just don't get it.....is your life..maybe you never going to use it, but when shit happens, you'll be glad you wearing it.

I wear it every time i went out, you can never under estimate the danger of water, people get drown for all kind of reasons, even you know how to swim.

Jim Sammons LJKF · 03-27-2012, 11:04 AM

I see way to many guys out there, guys that should know better, guys that others are looking up to, not wearing PFD's and wearing waders without a wading belt. Please don't follow that example, wear your PFD at all times and wear a wading belt if wearing waders. You could go your entire life without having an issue on the water, but if you do have a problem out there you will be glad you have on your PFD and belt.

People drowning while kayak fishing is bad for my business.

sasha · 03-27-2012, 01:08 PM

Well as someone who is a bad swimmer I put my PFD on before I Put the kayak in the water and it comes off after i get on shore. I always try to make sure my deck is as clear as i can keep it. So if I go over there is nothing for to get tangeled with. On one of the landings i got close to shore ready to jump out of the kayak into the water and guide it in cause of waves. Didnt pay attention to the paddle it fell into the water the leash got both my legs and a large waves pushed the kayak up and forward. it took my legs from under me and I were pulled by the kayak with my head under water. It happened so fast, First I'm standing in water just above my knees. In less then a blink of an eye Im getting pulled under water feet first. Lucky me the water wasnt deep and I untangled my self within a sec. You bet now everytime I go in i prep the kayak for a roll . Everything is out of the way and I check it twice. Live and learn or should i say learn and live...

bigbarrels · 03-27-2012, 02:19 PM

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...fd-life/Detail

would have died two Springs ago if I didn't have the above PFD on while swimming for 45 minutes 1.5 miles off La Jolla point (and get picked up by a boat before hypothermia really kicked in)

Not only should you always have your PFD, but remember your sump pump, VHF, phone in a dry bag, whistle, and whatever else you think might save your ass.

Just my .02

Mr Fishback · 03-28-2012, 08:53 AM

RIP Francisco. First time out... Praying for your family, man.

03-27-2012, 09:34 AM	#1
min-va Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hacienda Heights Posts: 216	RIP Out in the bay, most people on the kayak didn't wear PFD, i just don't get it.....is your life..maybe you never going to use it, but when shit happens, you'll be glad you wearing it. I wear it every time i went out, you can never under estimate the danger of water, people get drown for all kind of reasons, even you know how to swim. __________________ www.vapercompany.com

03-27-2012, 11:04 AM	#2
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	I see way to many guys out there, guys that should know better, guys that others are looking up to, not wearing PFD's and wearing waders without a wading belt. Please don't follow that example, wear your PFD at all times and wear a wading belt if wearing waders. You could go your entire life without having an issue on the water, but if you do have a problem out there you will be glad you have on your PFD and belt. People drowning while kayak fishing is bad for my business. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

03-27-2012, 02:19 PM	#4
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...fd-life/Detail would have died two Springs ago if I didn't have the above PFD on while swimming for 45 minutes 1.5 miles off La Jolla point (and get picked up by a boat before hypothermia really kicked in) Not only should you always have your PFD, but remember your sump pump, VHF, phone in a dry bag, whistle, and whatever else you think might save your ass. Just my .02 __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

03-27-2012, 01:08 PM	#3
sasha Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 275	Well as someone who is a bad swimmer I put my PFD on before I Put the kayak in the water and it comes off after i get on shore. I always try to make sure my deck is as clear as i can keep it. So if I go over there is nothing for to get tangeled with. On one of the landings i got close to shore ready to jump out of the kayak into the water and guide it in cause of waves. Didnt pay attention to the paddle it fell into the water the leash got both my legs and a large waves pushed the kayak up and forward. it took my legs from under me and I were pulled by the kayak with my head under water. It happened so fast, First I'm standing in water just above my knees. In less then a blink of an eye Im getting pulled under water feet first. Lucky me the water wasnt deep and I untangled my self within a sec. You bet now everytime I go in i prep the kayak for a roll . Everything is out of the way and I check it twice. Live and learn or should i say learn and live...

03-28-2012, 08:53 AM	#5
Mr Fishback Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 71	RIP Francisco. First time out... Praying for your family, man.