I almost saw a chupacabra chasing Bigfoot once when camping on Lake Travis, but it turned out to just be my naked drunk brother being chased by his drunk pittbull
Accessories that protect your investment became a big focus for me last season. I almost lost rods 3 or 4 times and got those floats now. The rogue phone leash is a no brainer. Most of all protect the most valuable thing on the kayak, YOU, with a good pfd. I highly recommend one with pockets even though they can be hot. The heat becomes a moot point when you realize those pockets are super handy for organization.
💯 bro. And rogue makes a great product. Super sturdy. And I agree those PFD pockets are the real deal. Great to have everything close/on you. Once it gets to a certain temp, it doesn’t matter. Hot is hot 🥵
I recommend the brand adventure medical kits. I use the .5 for backpacking and all outdoor activities. It’s watertight, lightweight, and bright yellow so it’s easy to find/see. Has everything you would need and probably extra. For just kayak fishing, you could probably get one of their smaller kits, I just like having a solid all around kit for when I’m outdoors.
Great ideas. Ps the anchor you showed needs to be tired so the main line goes to the bottom and the line is tied to the top with a weak zip tie so the anchor will release from being stuck in a tree out rock
I fish November to mid April. I have the wilderness tart . So, make my first aid kit to start, get a phone tether, get a light ? Night light, have a PDL and anchor wizard., have same 2 rod holders, going to make your krate, get a rod float, down in Englewood Florida, that’s the net I have now, no clubs for me. Need good pliers the Big Fish 108 has 2 cup holders , needs a dry bag, great native sunglasses
All great products. Wanted to keep it beginner focused so I didn’t include the ketch board but that would be next up in importance. A good scale is a great call too.
I ordered a phone tether and before it got to me I went fishing and it was hot. I forgot my phone was on me and went for a swim. I lost my phone but eventually did find it after searching for about 20 minutes. Never again! It will remain tethered to me or to the kayak at all times!!!
Thanks for starting to talk about life jackets. As a former emergency responder and military, it sucks recovering a body of a father who could swim. He jumped in to get his kid who was wearing a life jacket, but he wasn't wearing one. The water was cold. Kid lived, the father's body was found several days later after a long search. All it takes is once branch to the head and you're out and going to the bottom of the lake. I can't help anyone else if I drown, so I always wear my PDF. I always carry a throwable. (Great to sit on.) Wear the life jacket for your kid, please. (plus they have handy pockets, and I love pockets.)
@@BeardedDadFishing Oh and thanks for your videos, just ordered my new pedal kayak. I expect lots of Michigan fish will be laughing at my attempts to catch them soon. lol.
Great video, but I think you forgot a very important tool, the paddle Even though a lot of people have pedals or motors, a paddle is essential when launching or when the water gets super shallow
What do you guys do with your kayak cart while you're out on the water? Do you leave it on the shore or throw it in your truck? I figure it would get stolen if I leave it
Relatively new angler here. My business partner jumped the gun and bought both us hoodoo tempest pdl kayaks. Seen some mixed reviews on these. Should I be worried?
If you are new start out with dollar store stuff and upgrade. Get on the water and learn what you want. What he's telling you is what your going to want but sometimes you got to work up to it.
