I like the idea of a jacket with a built-in zip-in PFD, which model Gill is that?

It's a gill env 343. I'm not sure if they make them still, but its a fantastic Jacket.  Even has routing for a deck harness to be worn under.

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Sweatpants, shoes, big jacket, no PFD.

Wait for it...

I think thats a wetsuit not sweatpants.  But yeah no PFD come on. Should know better.

Ahhh, upon closer inspection...lol. OK, not nearly as bad but I'd still recommend a PFD (Perhaps there's one under your jacket?)

Guys this is a GILL Jacket with a Zip-IN PFD (meaning the PFD is part of the JAcket, but also removable and can be worn on its own)..... It keeps you warmer and keeps shit from getting caught on buckles. Please don't assume things; it's not very cool.  I was wearing a 3mm wetsuit, PFD, and Sailing Jacket.. New to kayaking but not the ocean. been sailing since before I could drive.

Haha. My apologies. Feel free to slap me if we ever meet.

All good. Just want to make sure im not written off immediately being that I'm new to this game.  Deffo committed to safety; ordering a plb this week actually. 

First-time solo fishing on the yak so I wasn't expecting much, but after finding a nice drop-off, I managed to pretty well.  I got on the water at 7 and was off by 10 with 1 27" ling (having lost 2 more and run out of heavy tackle) and boating & releasing about 15 rockfish (copper, blacks, and olives) to 5lbs.  A little bit of wind chop but overall pretty darn calm all morning! Had a blast!

oh yeah. I need to buy a fish grip 

Good Stuff! I'm thinking about maybe heading into the Sierras and doing some trout fishing as ive also been fishing the bay for the majority of my time these days.

Caught 1 keeper Hali on 5/11 @ Alameda Rockwell. Gonna try to hit it again Sunday 5/19. After the weather blows out. Fingers crossed!

where does the wind usually come from out there? Im on the other side of the bay but have been interested in working my way out there eventually..

Hey everyone! I'm Christian and I'm graduating uni in St. Paul, MN in a week; so I bought a cheap little kayak back at home to get me around (Scrambler XT)!  I've been fishing for 15 years and fly fishing for 10 with my most recent focus being in the surf.  That said, I'm moving back to Redwood City and work across the street from the boat ramp at the port... Can't take that for granted!

Looking forward to learning a bunch from all of your posts and meeting members!