Been a few years since I’ve been out; Am I missing anything?
Been a few years since I’ve been out; Am I missing anything?
Posted by PeriqueFreak
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PeriqueFreak on
So I’ve been out of the Kayak game for a while. Still fishing, just haven’t been on a ‘Yak in about 4 years or more. Previously I was just sticking to bays and harbors, but I’m really wanting to try out a beach since I’ve gotten into surf fishing and want to get a little deeper than I can cast. I’ve picked a beach that’s notoriously flat, so tipping risks are minimal if not nonexistant. I’m going early in the morning, so wind shouldn’t be a factor. Rips are almost unheard of here, and I know how to handle one if I get into one since I’ve surfed for 20+ years.
I got a new anchor since I had a 3.5lb before. Picked up an 8lb mushroom anchor (The area I’m in is a sandy bottom). I also picked up an extra 100’ length of anchor rope in case I want to anchor somewhere deeper (Not super likely).
I have 3 rods picked out that span everything from small bay bass to big halibut.
I have my life vest, and I’m well within range of cell towers out there (Also have a waterproof phone case). I also have a HAM Radio just in case I lose cell service.
I got a new scupper-hole trolley that will get me over the sand to the launch point easily.
I ordered a new seat for my Kayak that I’m hoping will come in before the weekend that lets me get elevated a few inches.
I have all the tackle I need for everything from finesse drop shot, to deep diving jerkbaits.
I have sunscreen, and I’ll probably remember to put it on. I’ll also be covering up as much as I can with SPF rated clothing.
Am I missing anything? Are there any little quality-of-life enhancements that have become standard in the last few years? Is there anything else I should bring with me?
And_ask on
Nope. Looks good
BusterOfCherry on
PFD, tools to cut lines, first aid is what I can think of. The best bet is get on the water and you will learn what you need and don’t. Oh get a dry bag for your phone and keys, I use this so my phone doesn’t go flying into the abyss. I tie it off to my PFD
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So I’ve been out of the Kayak game for a while. Still fishing, just haven’t been on a ‘Yak in about 4 years or more. Previously I was just sticking to bays and harbors, but I’m really wanting to try out a beach since I’ve gotten into surf fishing and want to get a little deeper than I can cast. I’ve picked a beach that’s notoriously flat, so tipping risks are minimal if not nonexistant. I’m going early in the morning, so wind shouldn’t be a factor. Rips are almost unheard of here, and I know how to handle one if I get into one since I’ve surfed for 20+ years.
I got a new anchor since I had a 3.5lb before. Picked up an 8lb mushroom anchor (The area I’m in is a sandy bottom). I also picked up an extra 100’ length of anchor rope in case I want to anchor somewhere deeper (Not super likely).
I have 3 rods picked out that span everything from small bay bass to big halibut.
I have my life vest, and I’m well within range of cell towers out there (Also have a waterproof phone case). I also have a HAM Radio just in case I lose cell service.
I got a new scupper-hole trolley that will get me over the sand to the launch point easily.
I ordered a new seat for my Kayak that I’m hoping will come in before the weekend that lets me get elevated a few inches.
I have all the tackle I need for everything from finesse drop shot, to deep diving jerkbaits.
I have sunscreen, and I’ll probably remember to put it on. I’ll also be covering up as much as I can with SPF rated clothing.
Am I missing anything? Are there any little quality-of-life enhancements that have become standard in the last few years? Is there anything else I should bring with me?
Nope. Looks good
PFD, tools to cut lines, first aid is what I can think of. The best bet is get on the water and you will learn what you need and don’t. Oh get a dry bag for your phone and keys, I use this so my phone doesn’t go flying into the abyss. I tie it off to my PFD
https://a.co/d/fMNlPj4
can’t see where the beer is but maybe it’s in a bag somewhere
Water to put your Kayak in.
Never heard of mainland kayaking 😜