
Taking the plunge and buying my first fishing kayak. Correction-bought my first fishing kayak. A prowler elite 4.5. Don't pick it up till Dec 23rd where I'll be taking up to doubtless Bay in the far north for 3 weeks to try it out.
Will be looking for a keen kayaker here in Wanganui over summer who could possibly show me the ins and out of getting out in the wild West Coast and then maybe even showing me where all the fish are at
Just a few questions to get me set up.
What should I buy for wearing while kayaking? Do most people generally wear neoprene or those bloody expensive sharkskin things all year round? Or just good ol togs and a singlet do me? Gloves? Leggings? I want to get everything I need now so I'm sorted for All seasons.
Also are EPIRB's an essential on the kayak? Or just a vhf? Just signed up for the vhf certificate course so I'll know how to drive it. I see I can get a vhf with GPS built in, far cheaper than an EPIRB. Interested to hear what youz think.
And could someone please suggest good life jacket to get?
Sorry lots of questions.
Cheers
Dan