Fishnwire Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Another OFNer started a thread about top 5 lures. I mentioned that in addition to my "must-have" baits, I consider a decent pair a needle nose (for ease of hook removal) to be something I really prefer not to do without. Most have a cutting section for your line and you can bend a hook back into shape with them. I prefer not to throw a cast unless I have them on hand. Anyway, what do you guys consider an essential piece of equipment to have on the boat seat, front section of your tackle bag, in your pocket, etc?...That tool or item you always like to have within arm's reach. Cold beer is a valid answer, but let's not waste a lot of thread-space on the obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdotfisherman Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 I'd say that some essential fishing tools/tackle for me would be pliers, jaw spreaders, bait cast setup, camera, gloves, tangle-free net, flashlight, and a pack of smokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Two things I don't leave the house without (other than rod,reel and tackle) are a hat and polarized sunglasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmeh Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 cell phone is always nice to have, just in case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeds Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) In addition to the stuff you guys mentioned I like to have a copy of the regs on hand although I often forget them. I really like to have zippered pockets when fishing too, saved losing my keys/wallet more than once. Edited June 2, 2009 by Weeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Hook stone for sticky sharp points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 other then what's been posted, a map of the lake I am on (if in my boat; as I hope if I am in another person boat they know the area) so I know where I can go if the weather turns nasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 PS, extra PFD's if I have room as I have had to pull people from the water in the past... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 1. Cronz (net in laymans terms) 2. Cronzy (stringer in laymans terms) 3. Cronzinator (fish billy in laymans terms) 3. Cronz-o-matic (my cool new fillet knife) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 toilet paper, just in case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Toilet paper? Why do you think Weeds brings along a copy of the regs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) Toilet paper? Why do you think Weeds brings along a copy of the regs? or as Dave would say "the yellow floating minnow bucket" Edited June 2, 2009 by GBW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) A full pack of smokes, a full thermos of coffee, a full tank of gas and the camera. I never go anywhere without my pocket knife......especially fishing. I'm lost without it. Sinker Edited June 2, 2009 by Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pike slayer Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 rod/reel, tackle box full of goodies including pliers and weigh scale, sun lotion, bug spray, etc you know it and its in my tackle box. you cant forgot victory gars for the first fish caught and a trophy fish! stringer, cooler with goodies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappieperchhunter Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 I never wear a ball cap,except for fishing, then its standard gear. Good sunglasses all the time but especially on the ice. Hemostats are 100 times more practical then pliers... IMHO... cause you can just clip them on your clothing somewhere and you always have them. Nail clippers for cutting line,cause my teeth just don't cut it anymore.A hand towel cause the only thing worse then cold hands is cold WET HANDS. And finally something to keep me hydrated, which is a jug of water most of the time but in the winter it is usually a thermos of homemade soup. Others things I bring regularly but the above things I ALWAYS bring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpikemike Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 wow thought u guys would have had it all covered by now....i love the water added in above....but one more thing guys exspecially if ur in a boat....extra sweater and rain gear and always matches or a lighter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish-miester Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 rod setups, tackle, gulp alive, extra line, a back up baitcast reel, baseball cap, cap light , flash light, hot pads (in case it gets chilly) , polorized sunglasses , knife , pliers , lighter , camera , water/munchies , ZIPLOCK bags for sure! , if its befor mid june or in fall i'll keep a pair of snow pants on board the boat as well as gloves. extra pair of socks, bug spray/sun screen, a pair of crocks / sandals + shoes depending on weather, if im in the boat, lots of rope + caribiniers , anchor, gas , pfd's , fish scale (scale+camera = gets rid of all those "fish stories") other then that a few drinks , a good friend or the girlfriend all in all hopefully a good time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhenrygsr Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 - Sun block Lotion - Polarized Glasses - Pliers - Rain Gear - Safety Kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 5 items eh? Hat sunglasses some liquid (depends on the hour ) hemostat compass OK #6 camera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 I'm amazed no one has said " OFNCommunity tourney sign". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 I dragged my OFC tourney sign around a couple of years back. Our captain went MIA and the tourney results were never added up. I hated that I put all those fish through the added stress for nothing. I guess this could fall under the emergency toilet paper as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 - Pliers - Camera - Knife - Phone - Hat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddler Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Good Post. I thought about all my tackle bags, boxes and vests and there are three things I NEVER go fishing without. 1. Line nipper or a finger nail clipper. I put these on a retractable pin on when stream fishing other wise put it on a dollar store lanyard. Easy to find and I can wear it when the action gets hot. 2. Long nose pliers or a hemostat. Depends if I'm walking or in a a boat. 3. Small first aid kit. Nothing can wreck a days fishing than a little nick that bleeds all over the place. Great for kids too. Nexcare (lawlaws and Independant stores) makes a 5 pack that has just what I need for little emergencies. Each is a foldable organized pouch tha has 7 sections with a good variety of sizes of bandaids. Fold it an put it into a zip lock bag and forget it until you need it. All else depends where I go and for how long. Most of the time I go for less than an hour so just the needed tackle and the above essentaila will do. muddler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshS Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 SMOKES! ahah.. pathetic. Always like to have my polarized with me to see follows b/c it builds my confidence to see that fish are somewhat interested and maybe tells me its time to switch it up. And a bottle of water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Something new for me the last couple of years that I can not go fishing without is a pair of 2.50 magnifying glasses, without 'em I aint tying my line to nada! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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