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  • Best Waterproof VHF Radio for Kayak Fishing

    Best Waterproof VHF Radio for Kayak Fishing

    best waterproof VHF radio for kayak fishing

    Kayak anglers fishing beyond the surf line have real reasons to carry a VHF that a car angler doesn’t — no engine, lower profile in the water, and often further from immediate help. Here’s what to look for.

    Floating and waterproof are non-negotiable

    A capsize or dropped radio shouldn’t mean losing your only means of calling for help. Both the Cobra MR HH600 FLT BT and Uniden MHS75 float and are fully submersible — genuinely tested features, not just marketing claims.

    Size and one-handed operation

    You’ll often be operating a VHF one-handed while managing a paddle or rod with the other — look for large, glove-friendly buttons and a compact size that fits a PFD pocket without snagging.

    Battery life

    A full-day kayak session with no shore access to recharge means battery life matters more than it does for boat anglers who can run off the house battery. Check the rated hours on standby vs active transmission before you buy.

    See our full VHF radio buying guide, or get in touch with questions about kayak-specific mounting.

  • Best Marine Electronics for Sea Fishing & Offshore Anglers

    Best Marine Electronics for Sea Fishing & Offshore Anglers

    best marine electronics for sea fishing offshore anglers

    Offshore and sea fishing put a premium on reliability and safety rather than the sonar sophistication that inshore bass fishing chases. Here’s the priority order we’d recommend.

    1. A reliable chartplotter with AIS

    Knowing where commercial traffic is matters offshore in a way it rarely does inshore. A chartplotter with AIS overlay isn’t a luxury out past the harbour — see our Best Chartplotter for UK & European Waters guide.

    2. Fixed-mount VHF, plus a handheld backup

    A fixed VHF with DSC is your primary means of raising the coastguard offshore. A handheld backup, ideally floating and waterproof, covers you if you have to abandon ship or the fixed unit fails. See our Fixed vs Handheld VHF guide.

    3. A personal locator beacon

    If you regularly fish beyond VHF range or in exposed water, a PLB is genuinely cheap insurance against the worst-case scenario. See our Best PLB guide.

    Building an offshore-ready setup? Get in touch — we’ll help make sure nothing important gets missed.