When I first got into Kayak Fishing, I was overwhelmed with all the “stuff” that can be used for kayak fishing. What I have learned over the years is that do not need bring everything on every trip. I bring what I need for the specifies I am targeting, the water I am fishing, and the time of year that I am fishing. All of my gear is organized and ready to go. I print up my Kayak Fishing Check List and cross out the items that I will not need on my trip and check off the items as I load them into my Suburban. Time is fish! 😉
General Gear
- Kayak
- Cart
- Paddle
- Seat
- Crate
- Rods / Reels
- Pole Anchor
- Drop Anchor
- Rod Holders
- One Gallon Zip Lock Bag (for trash)
- Digital Camera (Fully Charged)
Safety Stuff
- PFD (a.k.a. “Life Vest”)
- Float Plan
- Flare Gun
- Pea-less Whistle
- Air Horn
- Plastic Mirror
- First Aid Kit
- Sunscreen
- Bug Spray
- Submersible VHF Radio vith GPS (Fully Charged)
- Safety Flag with Light
- Knife
- Compass
- Hydration (e.g. Water, Gatorade, Poweraid)
- Food (e.g. Protein Bar, 5HR Engery)
- Step-Rope
- Throw Rope
- Hand Bilge Pump
- Head Lamp
- Laminated Chart of Area
- Wrist Watch
Outerware (depending on weather)
- Paddling Gloves
- Dry Top
- Dry Pants
- Dry Gloves
- Dry Suit
- Booties
- Water Shoes
- Wetsox
Fishy Stuff
- Rods/Reels
- Leaders / Rigs
- Plyers
- Lip Gripper
- Scale
- Net
- Bait
- Lures
- Lure Retriever
- Rod Holders
- Fisher Finder / Chart Plotter (with fully charged battery)
