Here’s a checklist of things you’ll want to bring on your next fishing adventure.
Tackle And Gear
__ Rods: spinning, casting, trolling
__ Reels: Spooled with line
__ Extra line: fluorocarbon leader, monofilament, or superbraid
__ Tackle bag or tackle box
__ Hardbaits: crankbaits and minnowbaits
__ Spinnerbaits and inline spinners
__ Soft-plastics: grubs, tubes, jerkbaits, worms, lizards
__ Topwaters: poppers, walk-the-dogs, plastic frogs, buzzbaits
__ Bass hooks: offset shank for Texas-rigging, wide gap for wacky rigging
__ Bass flipping jigs
__ Walleye hooks for livebait: octopus
__ Circle hooks for catfish and pike
__ Bait hooks of various sizes
__ Various sized spoons
__ Sinkers: split shots, walking, egg
__ Leaders, snaps and swivels
__ Jig heads: ball, darter, tube
__ Bucktail or feather jigs
__ Worm harnesses and livebait rigs
__ Fish scent
__ Bobbers: slip, fixed, and illuminated for night fishing and bobber stops
__ Planner boards
__ Fishing net
__ Live bait: worms, minnows, leeches, and carrying containers (e.g., minnow bucket)
__ Valid fishing license and state regulations
__ Scale/ruler
__ Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs
Clothing
__ Rain gear: jacket, pants and hat
__ Neoprene gloves or waterproof mittens
__ Waterproof footwear: hiking boots or rubber boots
__ Running shoes or sandals
__ Hats: ball cap, wide-brim, or wool
Clothing: Tops And Bottoms
__ Moisture-wicking thermal underwear (if fishing in cold weather)
__ Sports bras
__ Moisture-wicking socks
__ Fleece mid-layer shirt and pants
__ Hooded sweater
__ Fleece vest
__ Pile or wool pants
__ Convertible zip-off pants
__ Lightweight shorts
__ Quick-drying swimsuit and towel
__ Moisture-wicking T-shirt and long-sleeve shirt
__ Gear bag to carry extra clothing
General Boating Gear
__ Rod holders
__ Pliers: needle-nose, split ring
__ Fish hook remover/extractor
__ Boat tools: spark plug wrench, pliers, standard wrench
__ Spare tire and jack
__ Life jackets
__ Paddle
__ Bailer or manual bilge
__ Flashlight with fresh batteries
__ Signaling device: horn, whistle, flares
__ Throw rope
__ Bowline
__ Boat fenders
__ Boat trailer tie-downs
__ Fire extinguisher
__ Spare oil
__ Spare spark plugs and fuses
__ Full tank of gas
__ Fish finder
__ GPS Unit
__ Weather radio
__ Hydrographic navigation maps and road maps
__ Map marking pen
__ All-weather pen and notebook
__ Trolling motor and charged battery
__ Duct and electrical tape
Other Items
__ Sunscreen
__ Lip balm
__ Sunglasses
__ Bug repellant
__ First Aid/Medical Kit
__ Matches in a waterproof container
__ Biodegradable soap
__ Personal Medicine: eyewash, aspirin, lotion, etc.
__ Other personal toiletry items
__ Water
__ Tape measure
__ Camera
__ Cooler for lunch and drinks with ice packs
__ Thermos for coffee
__ Fillet knife and zippered plastic bags
__ Binoculars
__ Waterproof wrist watch
__ Emergency contact phone numbers
__ Cash, credit card, and phone calling card
__ Driver’s license and vehicle and boat insurance
__ Health insurance information or card
__ Travel alarm clock
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