Kayak Fishing: Basic Safety Tips #FieldTrips VLOG Ep 10
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Date: 2020-08-09
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Eric
Hey, Robert! I got an old Perception Caster 12. 5 a few weeks ago and have been out a few times. Late yesterday I flipped for the first time when I got sideways in tidal current that was stronger than I thought -- my bad for not being more aware. I had done a lot of things right: I was out with a friend, I had my PFD on (always, I was wearing clothes I could swim in, and most of my gear was secured. That said, I lost a Plano box of tackle that wasn't adequately strapped into my crate, and I would've lost the crate if there hadn't been a small, empty cooler strapped into it that made it float. I also lucked out in that my homemade PVC rod holder kept my rod secure, so I didn't lose it when the crate got loose. I was stressed out but didn't panic, my friend was right there for backup, and I was able to get back in with some effort (and using the little cooler for a boost, a tip from Salt Strong. A lot of good lessons were learned, among the most important of which was: I should have practiced my re-entry before then, as you advise. I'm going to make sure we both practice that now! And I'll also be sure that, as you advise, we're always dressed to swim and rigged to flip. Thanks for your great safety video!
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Hey, Robert! I got an old Perception Caster 12. 5 a few weeks ago and have been out a few times. Late yesterday I flipped for the first time when I got sideways in tidal current that was stronger than I thought -- my bad for not being more aware. I had done a lot of things right: I was out with a friend, I had my PFD on (always, I was wearing clothes I could swim in, and most of my gear was secured. That said, I lost a Plano box of tackle that wasn't adequately strapped into my crate, and I would've lost the crate if there hadn't been a small, empty cooler strapped into it that made it float. I also lucked out in that my homemade PVC rod holder kept my rod secure, so I didn't lose it when the crate got loose. I was stressed out but didn't panic, my friend was right there for backup, and I was able to get back in with some effort (and using the little cooler for a boost, a tip from Salt Strong. A lot of good lessons were learned, among the most important of which was: I should have practiced my re-entry before then, as you advise. I'm going to make sure we both practice that now! And I'll also be sure that, as you advise, we're always dressed to swim and rigged to flip. Thanks for your great safety video!
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RubiconJoey
Great video! I've always packed a lighter but, hadn't considered an actual fire starting kit. The kit would be much easier/quicker than trying to build a fire while bumbling around trying to find kindling in a cold weather induced stupor.
I'd also suggest having a first aid kit in your kayak. I used mine just last weekend. A couple of girls I met on the river were skipping rocks and long story short one of them took a rock to the head at point blank range. The gash wasn't too big but, enough that it was pouring out blood. The band-aid and alcohol pad I gave her at the least kept the blood out of her eye and may have even prevented a nasty infection.
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Great video! I've always packed a lighter but, hadn't considered an actual fire starting kit. The kit would be much easier/quicker than trying to build a fire while bumbling around trying to find kindling in a cold weather induced stupor.
I'd also suggest having a first aid kit in your kayak. I used mine just last weekend. A couple of girls I met on the river were skipping rocks and long story short one of them took a rock to the head at point blank range. The gash wasn't too big but, enough that it was pouring out blood. The band-aid and alcohol pad I gave her at the least kept the blood out of her eye and may have even prevented a nasty infection.
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Robert
Very appropriate material discussed here. especially with the explosion in popularity of kayak fishing. Please stop apologizing when you make statements of facts that may ultimately save ones life at some point. case in point-wearing a PDF- it's not about just wearing it. it should be fastened as designed. staying hydrated-in hot AND cold weather are also ultra important. lastly, please use your platform to encourage all kayak fisherman to be in a modicum of physical condition when heading out. folks just don't know how physically draining peddling/paddling against the current or into the wind are and put their lives at risk. keep up the great work!
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Very appropriate material discussed here. especially with the explosion in popularity of kayak fishing. Please stop apologizing when you make statements of facts that may ultimately save ones life at some point. case in point-wearing a PDF- it's not about just wearing it. it should be fastened as designed. staying hydrated-in hot AND cold weather are also ultra important. lastly, please use your platform to encourage all kayak fisherman to be in a modicum of physical condition when heading out. folks just don't know how physically draining peddling/paddling against the current or into the wind are and put their lives at risk. keep up the great work!
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South
Fantastic advice! Something else to note. If you're chasing big fish, do your best to keep the fish in front of the kayak. It's definitely not something that's always posible, or easy, but the longer your rod hangs to port/starboard, the more of a chance that fish has to make a big run. While most any given fish can pull 3 times it's weight, some a good bit more, it might take allot less than you think, for that fish to flip you. Keep up the great work Robert!
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Fantastic advice! Something else to note. If you're chasing big fish, do your best to keep the fish in front of the kayak. It's definitely not something that's always posible, or easy, but the longer your rod hangs to port/starboard, the more of a chance that fish has to make a big run. While most any given fish can pull 3 times it's weight, some a good bit more, it might take allot less than you think, for that fish to flip you. Keep up the great work Robert!
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Andy
Hey Robert, thank you, I appreciate the video. I have a few questions; what do you do when you have a shark or crocodile checking you out and what to do if they begin to nudge or bite your kayak? Have you ever thought of using the AMA kit? I plan on purchasing a Hobie Revo. 13 with the AMA kit cause I thought it might be harder to flip. The outback seems it is very sturdy but I have heard with waves water gets into it a lot. Again, thank you very much.
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Hey Robert, thank you, I appreciate the video. I have a few questions; what do you do when you have a shark or crocodile checking you out and what to do if they begin to nudge or bite your kayak? Have you ever thought of using the AMA kit? I plan on purchasing a Hobie Revo. 13 with the AMA kit cause I thought it might be harder to flip. The outback seems it is very sturdy but I have heard with waves water gets into it a lot. Again, thank you very much.
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Bora
I'm disabled and love fishing. Would you recommend someone like me who has no function with leg movement to go on a kayak? I fish mainly from the bank and can hardly cover areas of water. I'm from california and fish on the delta. I usually bring a friend in case I do land a fish and need assistance with safely removing fish from out the water. I would like to find a nice boat/kayak where I can independently fish without having any assistance. lol.
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I'm disabled and love fishing. Would you recommend someone like me who has no function with leg movement to go on a kayak? I fish mainly from the bank and can hardly cover areas of water. I'm from california and fish on the delta. I usually bring a friend in case I do land a fish and need assistance with safely removing fish from out the water. I would like to find a nice boat/kayak where I can independently fish without having any assistance. lol.
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Paul
Adding to the basic list. Leash your paddle to the kayak. Use float bags or the equivalent inside the kayak to keep it buoyant in the event that you take on water. VHF radio with GPS if going offshore. Increase visibility with a flag during the day and lights at night. Stay hydrated and figure out a way to urinate while underway in a wet suit. If your kayak supports them, use amas (outriggers) in choppy conditions.
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Adding to the basic list. Leash your paddle to the kayak. Use float bags or the equivalent inside the kayak to keep it buoyant in the event that you take on water. VHF radio with GPS if going offshore. Increase visibility with a flag during the day and lights at night. Stay hydrated and figure out a way to urinate while underway in a wet suit. If your kayak supports them, use amas (outriggers) in choppy conditions.
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Phil
Great video Robert. All good ideas for safety. One or two things to add are if you know that you are going to be in an area with boat traffic, it would be a good idea to have one of those arosol air horns to alert boaters if they get too close and haven't seen you.
The other is something I'm sure just slipped your mind. You should always, and some states require, have a whistle on your pfd to call for help.
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Great video Robert. All good ideas for safety. One or two things to add are if you know that you are going to be in an area with boat traffic, it would be a good idea to have one of those arosol air horns to alert boaters if they get too close and haven't seen you.
The other is something I'm sure just slipped your mind. You should always, and some states require, have a whistle on your pfd to call for help.
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Ocean
Nice video! Thanks for sharing your safety tips. I noticed a lot of kayak related deaths you posted were older men. Our pride can get in the way sometimes, realizing we can't do the things we used to do as a younger man. A good litmus test might be in practicing re-entry, if we can't re-enter the kayak in deep water, it might be time to hang up the kayak and move to a boat. Thank you for raising awareness.
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Nice video! Thanks for sharing your safety tips. I noticed a lot of kayak related deaths you posted were older men. Our pride can get in the way sometimes, realizing we can't do the things we used to do as a younger man. A good litmus test might be in practicing re-entry, if we can't re-enter the kayak in deep water, it might be time to hang up the kayak and move to a boat. Thank you for raising awareness.
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David
Thank you so much showing was a guide upper Delaware spring time you have minutes before your in danger muscles cramp up in running 45 degrees water flip kayaks on purpose to learn in calm waters rather that then two miles out thank you so much you may have saved one life which makes the time you did pay in spades
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Thank you so much showing was a guide upper Delaware spring time you have minutes before your in danger muscles cramp up in running 45 degrees water flip kayaks on purpose to learn in calm waters rather that then two miles out thank you so much you may have saved one life which makes the time you did pay in spades
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