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08/02/11 03:08 PM
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Re: Basic Nessesities?
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08/02/11 10:52 PM
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Great post!
That orange thing in the top right hand corner.....is that what I think it is?  THE LOUDER THE BETTER! Used to warn others / get attention. Especially useful when you become injured/stranded & or just need help. In low light conditions/night time you cant be seen but you can be heard.Most anglers won't use there's until they are stranded, injured or need help. A good water proof whistle/horn, like the ones shown above can help alert others of your location & possible danger. Remember, Not everyone has 20/20 vision & boaters often get too close especially on lakes. People are curious & want to see/identify what they can't make out. If you can't be seen, at least be heard. FACTS:Sound waves travel better across water. Sound waves travel better at night. You'll wish you had one when you need it. Useful on & off the water. You can't use it if doesn't work or you don't have one A loud WATER PROOF noise making device can help save you and others. IT'S THE LAW!!!  LINKS: http://www.stormwhistles.com/http://www.seasense.com/products/50/flypage/horn/details/2792http://www.scotty.com/boating-supplies-equipment/safety-equipment/whistles.htm I carry two whistles, one on my pfd and one clipped to my "canoe bag". I've got the old school looking whistles. I test 'em when I'm doing my pre-trip check list. Most of my equipment is old school. I definitely need to upgrade on my knife though.
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 Re: Basic Nessesities?
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09/04/11 08:51 PM
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Ziplock Freezer Bags, Dry Boxes, Tupaware, Dry Bags & Dry Sacks are all things that we use to protect our Wallets, Keys, Batteries, Phones, Extra Clothes, Flashlights, First Aid Kits & hand held devices from the elements.  Walmart sells a 3-pack of "Dry Sacks" (water resistant) for around $10. These WILL slide around in your yak. I prefer this dry bag by Marine Raider. Ruined many of cell phone before I realized the value of a nice dry bag/box.  Around $20 at Academy. Also comes in different sizes & colors. This bag has a soft rubber bottom that prevents it from sliding around in the kayak  Sea Line also makes a nice Dry bag IMO.
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Re: Basic Nessesities?
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09/07/11 02:20 PM
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 360 White LightBright is the key here! & the 3rd Item required while fishing on Texas waters (dusk-dawn)Why? For your SAFETY & because the law says so Exert from TPWD site: All vessels including motorboats, sailboats, canoes, kayaks, punts, rowboats, rubber rafts, or other vessels when not at dock MUST HAVE and EXHIBIT at least one bright light, lantern or flashlight visible all around the horizon from sunset to sunrise in all weather and during restricted visibility
Law goes on to state: light must be visible from up to 1 mile away.
All other manually driven vessels """"""MAY""""" exhibit sidelights and a stern light, """""""""OR""""""""" shall ~~~EXHIBIT~~~ at least one bright light, lantern, or flashlight from sunset to sunrise when not at dock.
IMO Sunset to Sunrise is vague. So, Think of it like driving your car. 30 min before dark & thirty min after 1st light, have that bright 360 light on
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/boat/safety/vessel_requirements/#canoe
 Advertised as water proof, 3 AAA batteries
I also strongly recommend a waterproof style 360 light & a headlamp as BACKUP.
If your batteries or bulb on the 360 light burn up, at least you have some light (head lamp) so you can seen & be seen. This will not prevent you from getting ticketed but could still save your life.
Walmart around $8 each
Up to $8 for a 2 pack at Academy. LED style should last several trips without having to replace the batteries. I normally toss mine after the batteries go.
Was in my powerboat one night not long ago when I came right up on 3 jet skiers with no lights  idling in open water. They had to get out of my way. Glad they were able to! You will not be able to get out of the way of a boat traveling 35+ Mph
[b]Other 360 light sources:http://www.kayalu.com/k/kayalite-portable-LED-kayak-light-boat-light-deck-anchor-stern-light.phphttp://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-Micropacker-LED-Lantern/13848714 http://www.tek-tite.com/src/product_info.php?id=3065Note: We normally fix our 360 lights to pvc, a pole, dowl or rod then drop all that in one of our crate rod holders.
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Re: Basic Nessesities?
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09/21/11 07:16 PM
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Re: Basic Nessesities?
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09/21/11 07:42 PM
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I like that.
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Re: Basic Nessesities?
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09/21/11 07:46 PM
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We use things like waterproof "Dry Paks" & Heavy Duty ZipLoc Freezer bagsto protect our phones ![[Linked Image]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41ovIOxznIL._SL500_AA300_.jpg) Just make sure you close the double zippers well & don't forget to leave a little air in any bag you use to insure your phone will stay on the surface. Leave your phone in the bag. It's not necessary to take your phone out of the bag to use it. Trapping humidity in the bag will ruin your phone too. This trick is good for boat & bank fisherman. I have started putting my phone in my PFD this way. Works nice!
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Re: Basic Nessesities?
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09/21/11 08:18 PM
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All paddles are not created equal. Paddles Article <-click here  Most vets will tell ya that. They will all get you moving but some excel & are builT with superior adhesives, plastics, resins, etc. The others will get the job done but can make you sorry you decided to purchase them. Ever been up the river with a broken paddle? How about in the middle of the lake in foul weather with one? I have  I thought it looked like a good deal but turned out to be a dud. That said, It's always a good idea to keep a spare below deck for times like these. Here are a few brand name Paddles: (Notice the different shapes of these blades) Carlisle Bending Branches Werner Z&J SPORT Aqua Bound... These paddles can be well over $200. So far I have had good luck with the cheap $30. Marine Raiders from Academy. Then again I don't expect them to last more than 2 yrs. They will make a good emergency paddle when it does fail :~)
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Re: Basic Nessesities?
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09/22/11 12:39 AM
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I wear an Onyx paddling vest in the summer months  And I wear an inflatable Onyx in the colder months when I don't get into the water much  Since I started fly fishing and wade a lot i've started wearing an Onyx waist pack inflatable that you pull to engage incase I step off into deeper water or get hurt on rocks while wading. Just for extra safety. Nice thread
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Re: Basic Nessesities?
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09/22/11 09:14 AM
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Re: Basic Nessesities?
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10/05/11 11:11 PM
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Tether a knife to your PFD. Why? In case you get entangled in your anchor line or someones trot line. Even better, to tether a pair of dikes to your jacket. Say some dummy decides to use illegal cable for his trout line. One of our buddies recently got a big kahle hook in his leg while fishing off of the second sandbar. He had to wait for one of us to swim out & cut the line because he didn't have a knife or dikes on him. Luckily we saw him waving & whistling. He was pretty shook up but very thankful! Could have been a lot worse! The hook was so deep he had to run it through his leg & we cut the shank to remove it.  Fish Rivers & Creeks? Watch out for limb lines & log jams. They are notorious for grabbing you with old rusted hooks & line you can't break. Better to be safe than sorry IMO.  
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Re: Basic Nessesities?
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10/06/11 02:27 AM
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Todd
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Re: Basic Nessesities?
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10/06/11 06:00 PM
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Even better, to tether a pair of dikes to your jacket..... ...as long as they're not bull dikes.
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Re: Basic Nessesities?
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10/06/11 07:19 PM
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Could get heavy paddling around with a pair of them tethered to your pfd 
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