Yakabout Kayak Fishing Gear Checklist

Hobie Mirage Adventure

I should mention that I never take all of this equipment out at any one time. What I take depends on numerous things, such as where I am fishing, what I am fishing for, what I am intending to achieve and what is physically plausable. For instance, I'll only take an anchor if I intend to come to a complete stop and fish with bait (which is rare). Some times I'll only take out 1 external rod holder, perhaps one or two rods and a handful of lures. Other times I'll make use of all available rod holders and carry out 4 rods and 3 gear buckets full of lures. Generally speaking, I try to only take out the items that I think I''m likely to need for any given trip, from rods & tackle, to storage & apparel. I always take out my safety kit, however, and usually both cameras as well.  

Kayak equipment

Rigged up and ready to go

• Hobie Miragedrive pedal powered propulsion system
• ST (Square Top) fins
  
• Standard Hobie paddle
• Standard Hobie wheel cart
  
• XL twist & stow rudder blade
• Anchor trolley
• Rod holder extension tube (for flush rod mounts)
• Safety flag
• Gear bucket style safety kit (stored in rear 8" hatch)
• Ritchie compass
  

Ritchie kayak compass

Hydrostar SOS safety light

• 2-way LED flashlight, strobe, red/green marine marker, sos
  
• Waterproof
• Twist action control, magnetic base, suction cup attachment
  

Time to turn on the SOS safety light!

• Keeps reels up high and rod butts clear of deck space
• Rotational movement allows for easy position adjustment
  

RAM tubes fitted to Hobie Revolution

RAM mount fly rod holders

• Ideal for flickstick spin rods
  

RAM fly rod holder, ideal for flickstick spin rods to

Rod leashes x 4 (2 forward, 2 rear)

• Used on rods at all times
• Easily clipped on and off for casting and retrieving
• One of the rear leashes is used on fishing net 

Rod leashes - required if you value your rods

Gear keepers x 3 (2 forward, 1 rear)

• 1 used for leatherman/pliers
  
• 1 used for lip grip
  
• 1 used for waterproof camera housing
• Retractable wire cable with detachable keyring clip
  

hobie retractable gear keeper

Lowrance GPS "iFINDER H2O"

• Used for marking launch spots, reefs, routes and hot spots 

Lowrance X50 DS Sounder

• Used for identifying  depth and structure

Lowrance X50 DS Fish finder

Hobie safety kit

• Designed to fit 8" twist 'n seal hatches
• Contains 33 piece safety kit, water proof torch, signal mirror, space blanket, whistle, utility tool, waterproof matches, duct tape, cloth tape, 1st aid kit
  

Sea anchor / Drift chute

• Ideal for slowing drift for fishing or safety

Hobie drift chute (AKA sea anchor)

Anchor

• Anchoring the kayak for bait fishing

Hobie anchor - for when I absolutely, positively, have to stay still

SPT tie down straps

• Wire cable reinforced, lockable

SPT lockable tie downs: security & peace of mind

Pelican Micro cases

• Storage of anything that absolutely, positively, must stay dry (keys, phone, etc)

Pelican micro cases: storage of tackle, wallet, phone and keys

B&W International Outdoor case type 30

• Storage of cameras, lens, batteries, UHF radio
• Stored in rear storage well for quick access to equipment
  

Mission critical: keep cameras & radio dry, but accessible

Hobie dry bag

• Placed under centre 8" hatch 
  

DMH waterproof gearbags x 2

• 1 x small (tackle and first aid storage - placed in rear storage well)
• 1 x large (fish storage - placed in front hatch
• Large entry
  
  
  
  

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• Kayak equipment
• Fishing equipment
• Apparel
  
• Cameras