Kayak Fishing Safety Gear - Comprehensive Kayak Safety Tips on Gear!

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Links mentioned in the video: Anchor Trolley Setup: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2PFo6N9q817ns0 How to change Coosa Prop: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4PNgIWiZ8tqZ8k Rescue Streamer: amzn.to/2qkpqw2 ACR Beacon: amzn.to/2ObUfwk Spot Messenger: amzn.to/2PuQPJP Paddle Safety Hack: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHnci52cobuDY9U Lightning Detector: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpjXmGeOnqadptE Kayak Self Rescue Ladder: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIXOnqeVjb-Fr6c Waterproof Radio: amzn.to/2Jwtt17 Link to my playlist on other kayak safety tips: kzbin.info/aero/PL8egn41J7Go-UFQNfAZBiWZBXiLJuIDOM Check out this video from the Texas Redfish Hunter channel for more info on gear and accessories: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6TRZp2tmptofpY

[@dr.froghopper6711]

When I was in the Navy, I was fortunate to work closely with Special Forces. One thing I noticed was the redundancy that we utilized. Your suggestions are very valid. Staying alive is worth redundancy! I actually carry a small survival kit. Emergency aluminized emergency poncho, bigger knife than my 6” Rapala, fire starting kit with waterproof tinder, magnesium fire bar, waterproof matches, even a larger poncho and extra 100’ of 550 cord. I carry an MRE, teabags, an old Vietnam Era canteen and bag with the metal cup. That way I can make fire, shelter, something hot to eat and drink. I’m strongly considering Highway flares but I don’t want to make my kayak top heavy or overloaded. A lot of this and a change of clothes can be put in a dry bag and stored within the hull. That’s extra floatation and lowers the center of gravity. I’m also going to add some pontoons for stability and additional floatation. I’m 65 and disabled, riding a wheelchair for any real distance. I used to be a hunter of critters of terra firma. Those days are gone. But I can still hunt fish! Water is my friend in the summer time! Even though I’m heat sensitive, getting and staying wet in a lake is usually my best choice. I don’t require total immersion, just the ability to stay damp. I wrap my head in a scarf like many Arabs do, then keep it wet. It’s like having a swamp cooler wrapped around my noggin. Good stuff Maynard!

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Great suggestions! I need to upgrade my rig!

[@johns311]

For those in cold weather and cold water regions I suggest a fire starter or lighter with cotton balls soaked in Vaseline so you can start a fire in the event your ejected from your kayak. The ability to start a fire is especially important if your in remote areas. A small stash of food like protein bars is a good idea as well.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Excellent! I do not fish when the water gets cold - I omitted that very good advice.

[@wisenber]

@ John S Good advice. Hypothermia can set in with air temperatures in the 50's. Even in the summer I pack some extra insulation even if it's just a long sleeved shirt.

[@LarryTalbot_1313]

Being well prepared is also part of being safe!

[@jaxsonmac6827]

Definitely NOT over kill. I live and Kayak on the Gulf of Mexico. My kit mirrors yours in the fact that I wear a main PFD and have a back up, marine radio, 2 location becons, an IFAK, an ACR water activated strobe, air horn, whistle, flair gun, small repair kit, small survival kit, kestral weather meter, as well as your typical gear. My kayak is also bright orange and yellow and my paddle matches. It does sound like a lot of extra gear to some and my friends will poke fun once and a while but it keeps my blood pressure down and helps my family sleep at night knowing that I'm at least taking the extra precautions. Great video you've got another subscriber in me!

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I need to add some of your components to my kit! Thanks for the comprehensive idea!

[@jaxsonmac6827]

@@KayakhacksFishing No worries, I forgot to add for a signaling streamer device, I have my own that I made from orange flagging tape, and I just started a project using bicycle flags to provide better visibility when kayaking in higher boat traffic areas. I eventually want to put LED lights on my kayak with lithium ion batteries for power, they weigh nothing!

[@longBowHunterII]

@@jaxsonmac6827 what do you use for the repair kit?

[@jaxsonmac6827]

@@longBowHunterII My main repair item is a product called Rescue Tape, it's a stretchy silicone tape that is water resistant, heat resistant, not conductive, 950 psi tensile strength. I also have a silicone sealant/glue, a small tube of crazy glue with a small capsule of baking soda as an accelerant it also almost acts as a gusseting material for the crazy glue (thank Adam Savage for this tip!) Nighteyes brand gear ties 4 Total 2 large and 2 medium, smaller visegrips, larger are too heavy I also have 2 smaller spring clamps and Paracord that all fit in a smaller Plano waterproof case nice and snug. I always, always ALWAYS have a multi tool on my person and while kayaking either is in a small dry bag tethered to me or strapped on my belt, being on the gulf it does need to be cleaned and oiled despite being decently resistant stainless steel. I'll emphasize that is something that is attached to my body in some way NOT my PFD the reason being is, if I stop on a small island or deserted beach and take my lifejacket off, the risk of loss is much higher and if I choose to have my lifejacket off while paddling and I go in the drink I risk loosing the tool. Same goes for a few other basic items that stay connected to my body, a smaller water resistant flashlight, exotac bic lighter, and my marine radio. All are on my person the radio is the only bulky-ish item that is somewhat cumbersome. The repair kit is attached to the kayak and rides down in the cockpit, its less essential that the ditch kit and FAK so it rides farther back. If I am making repairs in open water than something is really wrong and ditching/calling for help is probably definite at that point.

[@jaxsonmac6827]

@@longBowHunterII Let me add that the load out I have is for a sit in kayak. I recently aquired a sit on top/surf kayak, it has no cockpit to stash gear so there will be modifications made. The load out will also get modified again so I can switch between the two with some ease.

[@jordangouveia1863]

I mounted two one way jaw type clets (used on sail oat rigging) on my yak with a SS plate back up. I use my trolley fore or aft and slide the anchor rope into the appropriate jawed clete. To remove just pull up on the rope and it comes out of the laws. Been working great for decades! I've anchored in a channel with 4 knot current no problems.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Great idea! Thanks

[@philod902]

In Spring and Fall, I keep a set of dry clothes in my truck, wear neoprene waders with a chest belt, and year-round, I have two of those Mylar ( I think !) blankets in little pouches in the center console...… I'm in New England...you could freeze to death waiting for AAA :). I don't go out in the ocean, and I think the furthest I've been from my parking spot is about a mile. If and when I start venturing further, I'll probably put spare clothes in a dry bag in cold water times. I like the horn idea a lot..... I almost got nailed by a jet ski this summer, about 200 yards from my cottage at 2:00 in the afternoon.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Great advice! Thank you for rounding out the cold water advice!

[@Heather-oj7ps]

Great job 👍 always better to be over prepared!

[@Davidfca1]

I flipped my kayak a week ago and I wish I had taken the interest of being better prepared. All was well. I lost about 200$ in gear but I was fine. Thank you for the video.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Sorry to hear that

[@YellowDogWelding]

Great tips. You have to use your head. When fishing through the ice I always figured if I went through I might just as well tuck and kiss my arse goodbye. I tread lightly, I want to have fun tomorrow too.

[@Dforres917]

Thanks for this video, and all your video's! You've been a great help to a newbie Kayaker!

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I really appreciate that! I'll work even harder!

[@peterlenhardt235]

Thanks, you have some great ideas.

[@retnav92]

Shoreline Marine SafetyThrow bag, model SL92000, at Walmart for around $19.95. 50' of 5/16" floating, double braid line. Comes in it's own bag with snap-link web strap handle, and reflective stripe around bag perimeter. Only takes up about the space of a softball, so I keep it in the crate behind the seat. Line is pre-looped for ease of handling. I've yet to make the reentry/rescue ladder, but it's on my list for this off-season projects. 🤔 I may have to add a smaller crate behind the existing crate just for safety stuff. The Feelfree brand "gravity seat" design doesn't lend itself to adding/lashing-on extra stuff.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Good addition! Thanks!

[@retnav92]

@@KayakhacksFishing: Thanks. In addition to the manual bilge pump you mention, I might add a small roll of weather-resistant/waterproof Gorilla Tape (or other brand), to fix a hole or crack in the hull.

[@floydaltonmiller]

Great tips, I can't kayak fish anymore but these items are good for any small boat.

[@jamesosborne5950]

I do Alot of kayak / camping so I carry a cat tourniquet .it could save you or a buddies life. Great video

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Good idea! Thanks

[@michaelkim4251]

Thanks for the advice.

[@mrspock2al]

Great ideas! We fish inland lakes - normally pretty safe. I have two pet peaves - yakers without PFDs (drives me nuts) and drunken speed boat operators.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Especially the power boats. Seems like some of them enjoy coming as close as they can without getting arrested.

[@ratherbfishing455]

This is the best video! Excellent! I have a dry hand towel handy, as it was difficult to use my smart phone to call 911, since my hands were wet. Meds that I might need, Gatorade and a high-potein, sugary snack.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Super points! Thanks

[@chicsta]

Your videos are the best! Thank you!

[@mohammadkashif6481]

Your channel is super interesting. Learning a lot from you. Thanks!

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@user-wo7rp6bc6t]

Great tips and video!

[@VABigRing]

As a suggestion, I purchased a couple sea dye markers from a military surplus shop...they work well and are inexpensive. I am a little confused about the need for a bilge pump. I have a Jackson Coosa FD and would expect the water to drain through the scuppers. Is the bilge pump in case water gets into the hull through a hatch?

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Good idea on the dye! Yes, if you flip, water will get inside through the hatches since they are not totally watertight. Also, if you get a hole in the boat (crack, etc), you would need to pump it out.

[@VABigRing]

@@KayakhacksFishing Good to know....thanks

[@kevinrosing-clapp2881]

Looked through all the links in the description & replies, but found nothing on the manual bilge pump. Could you give me the source, please? Thanks for a great video!

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Sure - amzn.to/2DrUkdt

[@maiko6862]

Late reply on this, but my kayak has a drain plug. Like a dummy, I left it open and filled the kayak with water 2 hours into a fishing trip and the pendulum motion of the water sloshing dump me over. I didn't have a pump and couldn't drain it to make the kayak stable enough to get back into. Had to swim 3/4 mile with the kayak back to the shore. I have a manual pump on order and I'm also installing a battery powered autopump. Also learned a hard lesson that people on shore won't offer aid to someone struggling on the water, whistle or not.

[@jerry-381]

Great tips! Looked like that was an inflatable PFD. If so I think it's important folks know you shouldn't wear this type of PFD if you are not a great swimmer.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Thanks for adding that

[@allkindsofoutdooractivities]

Great information

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Glad you liked it

[@rogerford8281]

I flipped my Hobie Outback yesterday. All safe, but a 2 hour ordeal! I'm 66, and that really made me think. So I appreciate your many tips, and I've explained to my wife that I'm going to invest in them! One question: How does the Spot 3 Satellite GPS Messenger compare to the Spot X 2-Way Satellite Messenger? Any thoughts?

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I have the original SPOT and am not familiar with these two newer products. Just from reading the info, the Spot 3 does the same things as my original and allows you to send a preformatted "check in/I'm OK" message while the 2 way allows you to send and receive texts.

[@RogerFordTheSmilingBassHole]

@@KayakhacksFishing Thanks! I love your posts. Do you have instructions on making the kayak re-entry step? What Working Load Limit rope should a 280 lb. man use (asking for a friend ; ).

[@gregjohnson6799]

Thanks for your content.

[@crocogator569]

Lots of good info!!!

[@oldguydiscgolf9631]

VHS radio...meh, I prefer my older and didn't stick to well in the market, Betamax Radio! ;) . (Great video, sub'd, thank you!)

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Thanks for the sub!

[@reazulalam7559]

Do you carry anything to stay warm in cold water if your kayak flip and can’t get back to it? Thank you.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I stop fishing from the kayak when the weather turns cold out of concern for the scenario you laid out. The only safe option is to wear a dry suit - but those are really expensive.

[@blaircox1589]

The biggest problem with touch screen phones is water. Those screens get wet and they are next to useless to use. Unless you have physical panic button keys or key combinations or can push a physical button to activate voice, good luck drying that screen off to use it when everything is soaking wet.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I never thought of that! Thank you for pointing it out.

[@Song-mf6cq]

Tourniquet. With hooks, knives and gaffs, in case... must stop the bleeding

[@markrogge3098]

What's on your pfd vs behind your seat.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I have the whistle and the emergency beacon on my PFD.

[@RhinoVenturesOutdoors]

You probably have it in your first aid kit, but I carry a hook removal kit. Knock on wood, haven't had to use it! :)

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Actually, I do not. I have never heard of a kit. I know about the push and pull with a short section of line technique. I need to find a kit! This happened to me fly fishing - the wind whipped the fly and it stuck in my back!

[@sterlgirlceline]

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[@BritneyStinson]

all youre missing is a forward mount 50

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I am not familiar with that. Can you share a link? Thanks.

[@BritneyStinson]

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[@docbailey3265]

“He died doing what he loved most...messing with all the gadgets on his kayak”. Aw, just messin widya. This Kentucky boy didn’t know any of this. Why would anyone in a small craft venture on the seas without a VHF? When I get my battery pack I’ll also take a VHS for those really slow days on the water.

[@johanyak-n-surf8268]

How about kayak flotation, in case u get a leak

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Yes! Glad you brought that up. I have permanently solved that problem, but others many not have. Here is the video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIG2opSFlp2fZrM

[@mcjondumoran7472]

Hello Uncle Do You Have a Secondhand Kayak? i want That Kayak To Fishing At The Sea. I Dont Have Buy That Because Im Still Studying And My Parent Is so Poor I Hope 1 People Give that To zme.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Sorry - I need it

[@mcjondumoran7472]

@@KayakhacksFishing okey Unlce Sorry Too.

[@ReelAdventures]

Just found your channel, Love the content so far! If you get a chance to swing by and check out what we are doing I would appreciate it! Thanks in advance and Keep up the good work!

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@Backlashed]

I know you usually fish shallow water so it's probably ok but in general I don't trust inflatable PFD's, too many vids on youtube with stories of them not deploying properly. Maybe add a knife for cutting line or rope in an emergency.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Good point! I forgot to mention the knife. Good caution on the PFD as well

[@williambrinkmann5564]

Do you have room for your fishing gear, and can you find ? LOL 🙂

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Sometimes

[@jamesweller616]

Thanks for your good ideas.