I have an inReach and an ACR device. They're for different things to me. In a serious emergency, I would hit the ACR first for sure. I've used the Garmin/Iridium SOS system and it works, but realize you will be going through a private company and some layers of coordination to get someone to you. The PLB uses basically the same technology as the EPIRBs on boats - I just figure there is a more tried and true playbook for responding to these emergencies.

I use my inReach for letting people know where I am and to give them a map/recording of where I've been, and for basically texting when I have no cell service. The way I use it (for texting and tracking and such) I find it less reliable for emergency situations, just because of the battery life.

I often carry both. Less so in a kayak (usually don't bring the inReach in a kayak), but I always have both on me when I'm boating. PLB is strapped to my PFD, garmin is on the dash.

Basically before I go on a trip, whether on the water or otherwise, I ask myself 'if you disappeared would anyone know where to look for you'. If the answer is 'no' I bring the inReach and put tracking on and send the link to my girlfriend and family. It also gives them some peace of mind as well.

Also, the ACR OLAS Tag linked above I believe is for the ACR OLAS Guardian system, which is the piece of the wireless killswitch system (for boaters) you put on your person - the other part goes in the dash. I don't think this would be useful for a kayak.

I'd like 2 of each please.

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I was at CCK yesterday and was informed at Hobie is recalling 2020 mirage drives due to a welding issue.

Don’t have too many other details yet.

Welcome! Also pretty new to this and still getting comfortable with all of the additional complexity of fishing on a kayak. Lmk if you're looking for a fishing buddy to ramp up with haha.

See you out there!

Hoping the rest of fire season this year won't be as bad as last year (fingers crossed).

Been trying to make weekend plans for November but it looks like we'll have to be flexible...

Be safe out there everyone!!

let me know if you need a fishing buddy! just starting off too.

I sure do! Over the winter my fishing days are pretty much restricted to weekends, I think.

Already looking forward to summer. Will be easier to get in some before/after work outings.

I stopped by HMB Sportfishing a few days ago and asked for pointers. The lady working there (didn't get her name) was super helpful - recommended a deep six diver with a watermelon apex, and to replace the line that comes with it as well as the hook. Read that some other folks here have had luck with the apex also.

That being said, haven't actually caught any salmon yet...

Hi everyone,

My name is Kent and I’m stoked to be a part of this community!

I’ve lived in the SF Bay Area for about 2 years now. Right now living in San Mateo. In that time I grew to love fishing the surf for surf perch and stripers, but the open water was always so enticing to me and I figured it was about time to get a kayak.

I recently became the owner of a new Hobie Outback. I’ve taken it out to pillar point and Lake Del Valle so far and it’s been a blast. It’s pretty barebones so far - trying to take on the accessories slowly since I have a habit of buying things I won’t actually use.

I’ve been lurking around here for a while and you all have been a wealth of information. Excited to meet you all, and hope to see you out on the water!