It can be hard to weed out what works from what doesn’t when it comes to specialty items for kayak fishing. And when the equipment prices begin to stack up it can quickly become painful on the wallet.

Here’s a list of gear I have personally used and can wholeheartedly recommend.

Stohlquist Fisherman PFD Olive Green L/XL

Fishing PFD that features exclusive Graded Sizing and a higher mesh-back design for better fit with modern, taller seat backs in fishing boats

STANDARD HORIZON HX40 6 Watt VHF Ultra Compact Handheld Marine Radio

About the size of a deck of playing cards, this portable radio easy to fit just about anywhere. The HX40 comes with a very visible Dot Matrix display with a very clear, very bright fully backlit display.

Lowrance Hook² 5 with SplitShot Transducer and US/Canada Nav+ Maps

The Lowrance HOOK2 5 Fish Finder features auto-tuning sonar and phone-like menus giving you more time to spend fishing and less time dealing with settings.

YakAttack Omega Rod Holder with LockNLoad Track Mount

Works flawlessly with spinning, casting, larger conventional reels, and fly reels

YakAttack VISIpole II GearTrac Ready Light with Flag

Light on 3/8" Fiberglass mast with a floating base. Manufactured from domestically manufactured 3/8" fiberglass tube. Permanently attached to the light and the base. With a height of 4'-6" tall, you will truly be visible from 360 degrees.

BENDING BRANCHES Angler Classic Fishing Kayak Paddle

The Angler Classic gives you all the bells and whistles that our high-end fishing paddles do, at a price any kayak fisherman can afford.This paddle enables you to smoothly pull through water and maintain a flutter-free stroke no matter your skill level.

Costa Del Mar Men's Brine Polarized Oval Sunglasses

For those who bleed saltwater, Costa's Brine sunglasses are one of the most useful fishing tools in any tackle box.

YakAttack Boomstick Pro Camera Mount

The BoomStick Pro is an updated version of the original BoomStick that features a more durable construction, LockNLoad base, and new YakAttack camera ball system.

Garmin Instinct, Rugged Outdoor Watch with GPS

Rugged GPS watch built to withstand the toughest environments.

Muck Boot Men's Edgewater Classic Mid Calf Boot

Get comfortable. Get the original. Edgewater classic brings back the boot that started a revolution.

AfterShokz Air Open Ear Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones

Bone conduction technology and open Fit design delivers music through your cheekbones, ensuring ears remain completely open to ambient sounds for maximum situational awareness during long-term wear.

RAILBLAZA Camera Boom 600 R-Lock with Action Camera Adapter

The RAILBLAZA Camera Boom 600 R-Lock is the best action camera short boom mount for your kayak.

12V 6Ah Miady Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery

Lead-acid batteries last 100-300 cycles is a lot more typical while lithium-iron batteries will go 2000 cycles with no problem.

SAE Connector DC Power Extension Cable 16 AWG

SAE to SAE extension cable single head plug.

Weatherproof SAE Socket Sidewall Port

SAE Connector, Electop Solar Weatherproof SAE Socket Sidewall Port, SAE Cable Quick Connect Panel Mount Universal Flush-Mountable Connector for Solar Generator Battery Charger with 8 Screws(2 Pack)

Mroinge 12V 2A Lead Acid & Lithium(LiFePO4) Automatic Trickle Battery Charger Smart Battery Maintainer

Two battery type options: 12V Lead Acid and 12V Lithium(LiFePO4); Input voltage: 100-120VAC, Output: 12V 2A

12 Volt Rechargeable Lithium Battery - 12 V 10 Ah - LiFEPO4

11 YEAR USA WARRANTY: Dakota Lithium’s batteries were born in the rugged landscape of North Dakota and are backed by a “Best in Class” 11 Year Warranty.