new kayak and all the toys that come with it (suggestions welcome)

New hobie outback (and all the essentials)... check
anchor and trolley system... check
fish finder... check
gps... check
rod holders... check
compass... check
downrigger (sorta)... check
gaff... check
club... check
sturgeon snare... check
shrimp pump... check
pfd... check
annoying list... check
terminal tackle... duh
still need pool noodle flotation... maybe
also need a dive knife, bilge pump, wetsuit, rechargeable battery setup... and im thinking of a box of dynamite for dealing with the landlord, but im not sure on the feasibility of that.
anybody see anything im forgeting or omitting?

Did your OB come with a cart?  If not, you'll need one of those.  Depending on who you talk to, you might need an upgraded cart anyway.

VHF radio A MUST!!!

Maybe a net?

Michael

got the cart and the net, just forgot to mention em... Any suggestions on a brand or model for the VHF... without getting to big budget... the other stuff has eaten up most of the accumulated WAF

I've got an ICOM and LOVE it.  It was a bit pricey but wouldn't trade it for the world, especially if I need it to save my life some day.

I think most people on the board use Uniden or Standard Horizon and have never heard a bad word about either product.

Michael

Rod & drive leash's!

got the cart and the net, just forgot to mention em... Any suggestions on a brand or model for the VHF... without getting to big budget... the other stuff has eaten up most of the accumulated WAF

I've been using the floating Icom M34 radio lately and I'm pretty happy with it so far. I've used plenty of junk radios in other aspects of my life and plenty of good ones too. The Icom is the first marine radio I've used and so far, it seems like a good basic radio that meets my needs on the water.

This is what i have.
http://www.northeastmarineelectronics.com/browseproducts/Uniden-Voyager-Handheld-VHF.html
 Looked at 3 sited Cabelas was one and they had this radio listed at $199.
http://xtremedeal4u.zoovy.com/product/VOYAGER/Uniden_Voyager_Handheld_VHF_Marine_RadioVoyager_Marine_Radio.html
This place was the next in line, a few $ less.
Anyhow, I haven't used it a whole lot, but when I did it worked fine.  It's not a floater though, I keep it clipped to PFD.  There was a rather sizeable post about VHF's recently, Try a search and you'll be able to see what radio most are using.

Troy

Damn!!! Those are great prices!!!  Ebay is selling them for about the same price, but depending on shipping and tax it can come out to be a few dollars more or less than these prices.  I ALMOST got one on Ebay for 100$, but a sniper beat me out by a buck.  I got the ICOM M34 too, and really like it.  Floating to me means I will be less likely to do something stupid with it and regret it.  But I generally keep it clipped to my PFD, cause it does you no good if its in your boat when you fall out!

Btw, anyone have a busted voyager and accessories? http://tinyurl.com/2y7z7o

Have you taken any kind of kayak safety class? How to self rescue...and so on?

You might want to add a whistle or horn, signaling mirror (or AOL CD), some flares, and all the dry bags you can afford.

some time on the water and a FISH! GO! Now!  it's not raining this week!
Dude, you got enough! Don't take the anchor out when you plan to troll
Good to see I wasn't the only one to accumulate ALL and EVERYTHING NEEDED before i even touched water.....then you don't create bad habits like....
*i'll wait for the PFD......or that other life saving item...."i ain't fell in yet" famous last words of someone dead, i'm sure.
Be safe and GO FISH!

Guys I've fished with Bryan a few times and he looks pretty comforterable, fished with him all day at CC on a day that would have sent most of us home.

Guys I've fished with Bryan a few times and he looks pretty comforterable, fished with him all day at CC on a day that would have sent most of us home.

like ME!....I'dTUCKtailONaMOMENTSnotice!   seeUoutTHEREsoon! SV

LOL... forgot all about this post.. Mike: thanks for the compliment... Mooch: waitin' for warmer weather so I can go dump myself in the lake and see how it goes... No big blue until I can self rescue.  To everyone else, thanks for the suggestions... the checklist grows!

Fish on the yak would be the ultimate add-on on any yak...