The Ultimate Fishing and Gear List

[Mike the Pike]

Well folks I have been thinking about this for awhile now.Having our members come up with the ultimate fishing and gear list.

 

Lets here from our members what to bring in the boat or shore fishing etc....

 

If our Adminastrators agree we could have this check list available from our website.

 

I have read so many posts of how the batteries in the camera were dead or the awesome report but sorry we forgot the camera and you know how much we love pics on the OFC.

 

We know the obvious items to bring rods tackle box etc.....

 

 

I don't know if this has been done but it would be great if this list could contribute to more successful ,safe and comfortable days on the water.

 

 

This fall we could make the ultimate ice fishing list with safety tips.

 

Avoid excuses for the OFC tournament be ready.

 

 

Lets all contribute.Lets here some creative ideas.

 

Here are some of the things I like to bring.

 

Hand Warmers.(ice out time is cold why not warm up those hands good for the wife and kids avoid the trip back to dock keep them comfy.

 

Gloves for warmth or leather for handling the big toothy critters.

 

Mouth spreader for pike

 

CAMERA (this should be the first item on your list)

 

Extra batteries.(what good will the camera do without power)

 

Extra card for video or keep your current card pics low.

 

Analogue CAMERA

 

extra film

 

Disposable camera keep one in the boat or tackle box this will keep the fish stories away.

 

Rolaids,tylenol,cough drops no explanation required.

 

SUN TAN LOTION

 

NET very obvious but how many forget it!!!!!!!!!

 

Rain suit

 

Rain poncho you can buy them for a couple of bucks and keep them in the boat or your back pack.

 

plastic bags ,Zip lock bags

 

Boots

 

Extra socks

 

Line just in case

 

Extra spool for rod

 

Key for the boat.I keep an extra in the tackle box.Sometimes make it to the boat and yup forgot the key at camp so I just take the one from the tackle box.

 

GAS this should be checked before going out.

 

Cell phone( fully charged)

 

Sunglasses (these can save your eyes)

 

A cord for your glasses If you bend over too far you won't lose your glasses.

 

Life Jackets obvious

 

FIRST AID KIT.(I also keep a few bandaids in my tackle box and yes they do get used every year.

 

Cooler with ice packs.

 

Plenty of drinking water

snacks

 

Worms how many times have we forgot those(AND PLEASE PUT THEM IN THE COOLER)

 

fish scale(no more guessing)

 

OFNCOMMUNITY SIGN (so you won't let your team down)

 

Tape measure keep your catch legal and ofners honest.

 

Booster cables

 

Duck tape(in case your fishing partner talks too much)

 

Matches for the smokers (last thing you want is a nicotine addicted smoker wasting valuable fishing time looking for a lite disturbing other fisherman.

 

FISHING LICENCE(how many times have we heard that this year, forgot my licence)

 

Boat licence(in my case just to pilot a 12ft tinny)

 

Well hopefully TJ,DanC,Roy,and Rick could post the ultimate fishing list.

 

now lets here your ideas.

 

Mike The Pike

 

 

 

 

 

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[Greencoachdog]

1. Kao-pectate, and for severe cases... super glue and the end of an old broom stick.

 

2. A Bimini top.

 

3.Bug suit/ insect repellent.

 

4. A very sharp Flying Gaff.

 

5. .357 mag (for those unruly denizens of the deep!)

 

6. C4... if skunk isn't in your vocabulary.

 

7. N2o... if the captain ain't happy... nobody's happy.

 

8. WD40

 

9.Cash$$$... you can't bribe anybody with a credit card!

 

10. A scapegoat

[huntervasili]

Polarized sunglasses, net, knives, Forcepts... leaders (always screwup that one....)

[irishfield]

Krazy glue, for instant stitches before your pal bleeds to death...

[tjsa]

TOILET PAPER!!

 

And a map, and a compass.

[danc]

Some moist wipes. They're not just for babies anymore.

[easton13th]

A whistle, fox 40 type or pee-less to prevent from freezing...

[BITEME]

C-4 hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!

[Dano]

I like a pen type flare launcher with three flares. Extra rope is always handy, small toolbox.

[Hookset]

DUCT TAPE !!!!!! saved my butt more than once. But then I see you said that so....

DUCT TAPE !!!!!!

Edited April 25, 2007 by Hookset

[huntervasili]

I always have black electric tape too... fixes lots of stuff too...

[oxcowboy]

great topic,

 

heres a few of mine that i dont think anyone has said.

 

a working flashlight, i got one of those wind up deals, so you never have to worry about batteries, not the brightest, but makes enough to get around some or fix something in the dark.

 

also a spare tire for the truck and boat.

 

a plug kit for a tire,

 

and a couple of trash bags, they make a good poncho, plugs a hole, or helps keep in body temp, not to mention fill them with trash at your local fishing hole.

 

jason

[Heybud_e]

Ipod Video - so u can watch your favorite fishing show while waiting for fish to bite

needle nose pliers - for dem toothy critters - (among other uses)

[Guest lundboy]

Where do I get a OFNCommunity sign?

 

 

Batery charger, flashlight, spare line, jumper cables, marker bouys, lot's more I'm sure....

[Corey]

Did someone says boots? Like really, who would forget their boots?

 

cd.

[bigbuck]

Your hook cutters for the big'uns. extra rod and reel (someones will always break if there is not a spare in the boat). Spare set of spark plugs and a basic tool kit, a spare prop and shear pin are always nice to have. A bucket to bail water with.

[fishindevil]

......SPARE BOAT PLUG,.. ....GPS,........walkie talkie if you are fishing with freinds in another boat or a VHF MARINE RADIO oh ya they rock because you get constant weather reports.....

[Terry]

ok, saying " duct tape saved your butt more then once"....just put an image in my head, I really wish wasn't there

 

Deliverance banjo music when though my head...........squeal like a pig...............oh wait he has it taped up..never mind

[hawg_hauler]

I don't get in the boat without my bacon and egg sandwich's warped in foil. MMMM

[Mike the Pike]

ok, saying " duct tape saved your butt more then once"....just put an image in my head, I really wish wasn't there

 

Deliverance banjo music when though my head...........squeal like a pig...............oh wait he has it taped up..never mind

 

Terry you are starting to worry me!I really hope you don't own a canoe and a banjo!!!!!!!!!

[PERCHER]

A bathroom scale to weigh the big ones.