Offshore kayak advice for rookie
Offshore kayak advice for rookie
Hey guys was wondering if I can get some advice on what I need to prepare myself if I do go offshore. This year I'm looking forward to going but dunno what I need or be aware of- any input would be great plus would like to tag along this summer as well to learn;
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Re: Offshore kayak advice for rookie
I would say go to the offshore kayak advice section and not the classifieds.........just a lil advice.
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Re: Offshore kayak advice for rookie
Here's a video to walk you through some of the layout. My setup has changed a little since this video was made, but it still gives you an idea of what to pack and how it can be packed for offshore:
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Re: Offshore kayak advice for rookie
Rule #1- MINIMIZE (this does not pertain to safety items), everyone overloads when they start, and most end up losing a portion on their first couple of trips because they turtle with too much gear.
1- safety items
2- one or two rods
3- leaders and bait
4- snacks
Forget the coolers, gaffs, billyclubs, lights, extra floats, etc until you get your BTB legs under you. Then dicide according to what would make the next trip easier and decide where you will store it out of your way........
I'm a bad bad kitchen sink packer, but on the water I'm a minimalist because it's less weight, less cumbersome, less to find if you do turtle....
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1- safety items
2- one or two rods
3- leaders and bait
4- snacks
Forget the coolers, gaffs, billyclubs, lights, extra floats, etc until you get your BTB legs under you. Then dicide according to what would make the next trip easier and decide where you will store it out of your way........
I'm a bad bad kitchen sink packer, but on the water I'm a minimalist because it's less weight, less cumbersome, less to find if you do turtle....
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Re: Offshore kayak advice for rookie
X2 with Boomy.
Please search this forum for more safety, critical, and useful BTB information since the same topic had been in discussion many times in the past.
Plus, there were many near missed /accidents that we all need to learn from (including me).
Beside all points listed by others above.
I like to add two more critical points below:
1. Need to practice to upright your kayak and re-entry in deep water and high swells.
2. Need to have a good marine radio.
Good Luck and be safe
Please search this forum for more safety, critical, and useful BTB information since the same topic had been in discussion many times in the past.
Plus, there were many near missed /accidents that we all need to learn from (including me).
Beside all points listed by others above.
I like to add two more critical points below:
1. Need to practice to upright your kayak and re-entry in deep water and high swells.
2. Need to have a good marine radio.
Good Luck and be safe
Re: Offshore kayak advice for rookie
Wear you PFD and lash everything down so WHEN you get dumped in the surf!
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Re: Offshore kayak advice for rookie
All great advice. Don't go alone - Monitor the BTB section on TKF - Look for folks going out - Ask them if you can tag along.
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Re: Offshore kayak advice for rookie
bacht35 wrote:Hey guys was wondering if I can get some advice on what I need to prepare myself if I do go offshore. This year I'm looking forward to going but dunno what I need or be aware of- any input would be great plus would like to tag along this summer as well to learn;
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Hey, check out this BTB opportunity.... Good Luck!
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Re: Offshore kayak advice for rookie
When I started out, I kept it very simple. kayak & paddle, PFD, one fishing pole, one small Plano lure box, and a Sog knife. The Sog knife is in the surf at High Island. I played around and fished just past the breakers getting a feel for the swells and the surf. The best advice has already been given. Meet up with others that are going BTB and get after it. I would also strongly suggest when the water has warmed up, take everything off your kayak and practice launching and beaching over and over until you are comfortable with it. If you launch and beach only when you are going fishing then it's going to take a lot of fishing trips under your belt before you get confident with it.
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Re: Offshore kayak advice for rookie
Come to the PACK meeting tomorrow, see my post on today's date.
Re: Offshore kayak advice for rookie
Great advice
Re: Offshore kayak advice for rookie
I'm in the same boat as you, new to b2b. There are two trips I've been eyeing: PINS for red snapper/ kings ; high island for sharks. Want me to keep you in the loop when weather windows open up?bacht35 wrote:Hey guys was wondering if I can get some advice on what I need to prepare myself if I do go offshore. This year I'm looking forward to going but dunno what I need or be aware of- any input would be great plus would like to tag along this summer as well to learn;
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David