Going to be fishing marsh around big lake tomorrow. I demo'd, decided, and this will be my first trip out. I need some help with essentials so that I do not have any "oh shite, I forgot about that" moments on the water.

I have a small floating net and stringer
Compact tackle bag with what I will need
Dry box

Thinking I will need:
Anchor
Anchor trolley
Crate or box?
Hog trough or some type of measuring tool
Rod leashes
Paddle leash
Flag/light
Safety kit

And other absolute must have for first trip? Trying to keep it minimal until I know how this will go.

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Posted by StrongBackWeakMind

Member since May 2014

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Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:19 am to KABoss02

First time ever kayak fishing?

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Posted by maisweh

Member since Jan 2014

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Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:21 am to KABoss02

seems like you've got just about everything except your rods.
I think rods are an absolute must have

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Posted by YOURADHERE

Member since Dec 2006

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Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:26 am to KABoss02

Keep it pretty minimal your first few trips out and you'll quickly figure out what you need/don't need. If you're going to be fishing alot of shallow marsh then I'd suggest making a PVC stake out pole. I carry an anchor but it rarely gets used unless I'm in ~5ft+ depths.

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Posted by SouthboundTiger

Baton Rouge

Member since Dec 2014

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Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:33 am to KABoss02

Go minimal for sure. All I bring every time I fish out of the yak is fly rod, paddle, park and pole, small ice chest, and then a box of flies.

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Posted by DownSouthJukin

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Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:33 am to KABoss02

quote:
Picking up 2015 outback today

I thought Subarus were for Yankee hipsters

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Posted by jimbeam

University of LSU

Member since Oct 2011

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Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:42 am to KABoss02

Niceee

Launch at Devall rd public launch and fish those coves. Low boat traffic but watch for oysters

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Posted by AutoYes_Clown

Baton Rouge, LA

Member since Oct 2012

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Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:43 am to KABoss02

Split image fail

Must have: go to Home Depot/Lowes and pick up a 8' tomato/garden stake. They also have shorter... get the 8 footer. It's green plastic coated tubing... ribbed for her pleasure. It's $4 and a great short term stake out pole. You can stick it through paddle holder bungee on side of yak. You will eventually want a trolley but you can't beat this setup for $4