Fishing Check List

This list is a result of many years of personal forgetting.  Use it, and you will look like you are organized.  NOT included in these lists are items of key importance for camping and car safety (i.e. tents, kindling, jumper cables etc.) Those items are not really part of our focus here, but are not to be ignored. Additionally you will observe some duplication between the items.  This is because some boat items, for example, ALSO need to be personal and or fishing gear items.   Just remember, now that you have this list, you have no excuse to give your wife for forgetting something.

Don’t forget to tell someone where you are going, and when you will get back.  Having a map and working knowledge of the area is invaluable. Before leaving, find out about any potential weather issues that can adversely affect your trip.

BOAT ARTICLES

___ Boat (wash windows on boat) 

___ Motor

___ Mixed gas

___ Check all fluid levels (car and boat)

___ Socket set

___ Life Jackets for all passengers

___ Fish box (Think positive - you are gonna catch fish)

___ Oars/Paddles

___ Whistle

___ Fire Extinguisher

___ Anchor

___ Rope

___ Jacket and gloves

___ Rod Holder

___ Cell phone (How else are you gonna call and brag?)

FISHING GEAR

___ Fishing rods and reels (Don’t forget spares, I usually break at least one)

___ Fishing net

___ Bait

___ Bait box

___ Tackle box

___ Small portable tackle box

___ Extra fishing line (several sizes)

___ Rod repair materials

___ Wader boots

___ Fishing Vest

___ Filet Knife

___ Cleaning Knife

___ Tape measure and/or scale - this will stop the liars

___ Lots of lures

___ Extra hooks (more than you think you will need)

___ Flies (live mosquitoes provided free of charge on-site) 

___ Sinkers

___ Snap and barrel swivels

___ Glue

___ Fish stringer

___ Fishing license and tags

___ Fishing regulations

___ Fishing vest

___ Hook removal tool

___ Scents

___ Thermometer

___ Cutting board

___ Magnifying lens - Usually used for removing slivers, etc.  You should resist the temptation to use it to enlarge your fish...

___ Insect repellent  (Don't worry about people repellent.  You are fishing! just keep your arms down)

___ Tick repellent

___ Sunscreen lotion

___ Hat or cap to protect your bald spot, and/or keep your ears warm

___ Snake bite kit 

___ Old canvas shoes (extras)  You haven't been fishing till your shoes and pants are wet...

___ Extra dry socks

___ Map of area - if you can't read maps well, it works great for fire starting!

___ Waterproof matches

___ Compass

___ Warm jacket

___ Gloves

___ Canteen or water container

___ First aid kit with pain reliever

___ Ankle wrap

___ Medications

___ AM radio as well as FRS or citizens band radio

___ Cell phone

___ Toilet paper

___ GPS

___ Camera - a great picture of the trophy fish is expected!

___ Food (Energy bars, etc. as well as normal food)

___ Rope

___ Whistle

___ Sun glasses

___ Soap

___ Cash

___ Flares

___ Tools

___ Metal mirror

___ Pocket Knife

___ Leatherman

___ Mace or other personal protection

___ Newspaper for fire starting after you have burnt up your maps