b'KAYAK FISHINGEach box contains more than enough rigs so that I dont run out even If I get broken off by a few sharks. Even if a rig has a little bit of damage from fishs teeth or sharp spines rubbing against it, I like to change them out for a brand new one. So, plenty in the box is good insurance for a trip away. With all the rigs and lures now ready to go they can be placed intoPretied ledger rigs with sinkers are stored the tackle pod, perfectly organised andin waterproof containers for easy use.out of the salt water.ELECTRONICS Black Magics new Flipper Once the terminal gear is up to scratch,Jig colours are sure be a I can move on to checking over mykingie favourite.electronics. The first thing I do is a quick test of my PLB to check batteries and then check my VHF radio too. This season I noticed my PLB had a little corrosion on its aerial, so I cleaned it with some Salt Away.Its good to assess all your safety equipment every few months to keep on top of it. Think about what you would do if you had nothing to contact emergency services! With the safety gear now all in order I can move onto the sounder.Throughout the 2021 season I sonar logged over 100km on my Raymarine Element 7HV, mapping out much ofAn FG Knot should be retied with Pania reef, along with plenty of othernew leader before your first trip, spots around the country. This amounteven if it had no use over winter.of data began to clog up my maps, so for the new season I deleted all my old sonar chart live maps to make room for more. If I need them in the future, they are all backed up on my computer and I can use them for later reference. All the previous marks I found are saved as a waypoint, so I can still head straight to them. Its handy to keep a few screenshots of the past maps on the computer so I can reference the terrain I mapped.Checklists are something that constantly saves me when the rush is on to get out onto the water. When its been a few months since the last trip, it can be hard to remember every littleTest the FG Knot by piece of gear. It can be so frustratingputting your maximum when I forget something as small as adrag through the line.knife or fish towel. I solved this problem by writing a spreadsheet which includes every item I take out on the yak. While I load the trailer, I tick them off as each are accounted for. This is a great way to save time and perfect for keeping gear organised for both local and travel missions away.54FISHING IN GODZONE NOV/DEC 2022'