musky_hunter Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 2013 Bass opener is just 3 days away, excited? Here are some check list items we discussed at our meeting. You guys any more comments? - have your fishing license renewed and on your body - make sure you remember to tighten your reel drags after off season storage. - make sure your hooks are not rusting, change or sharpen if needed - pull of 10 - 15 yards on your line to make sure it isn't frayed or damaged - make sure to have some suntan lotion and bug spray in the bag - put a rainjacket or ponch in your dry bag - make sure your batteries are charged (electronics, cellphone, camera, etc..) - make sure your life jacket is in good working condition - if you use a auto inflation jacket make sure your kit shows green and under 5 years old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Don't forget your boat keys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Have all safety equipment on board for boat size. Federal registration for boat onboard. Trailer ownership in tow vehicle. Boat operators card on board. Grease all engine fittings, marine grease.. Check all engine wiring. Check plugs. Check bottom end oil on outboard, 2 stroke oil level. Find keys from last year. Run engine at home. Try spare key. Extra 2 stroke oil in boat. Check all trailer lights for operation. Check trailer tires, condition, pressure, wheel nuts, bearing buddies. Grease wheel bearings, marine grease. Check bolts on trailer bunks. Unlock lockers. Test trolling motor. Run kicker. Fuel full. Net on board. Long nose pliers on board. Water, food. Check opener isn't the 22nd. This June has 5 Saturdays. (Won a few bets on that one this year) Go get em!!!!!!!! Oh, because your so exited don't forget tackle in truck, oh yes I did after my 2 page check list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musky_hunter Posted June 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Don't forget your boat keys i've heard about this one a few times......LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esoxansteel Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Plug and tetherswitch installed or you wont be going to far, bring double 10s, glides, topwaters, sledges, jakes cause who would want to fish for bait anyways, unless its walleye which taste soooo damn good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Put plug in transom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshS Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Don't forget your boat keys Ha! When I first got my boat less than two seasons ago, my first trip I packed everything but my new boat keys! Now I keep a few sets of spares in my car and tackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Keys are very important and putting in the plug would be good. I found out this year my spare key does not work, try the spare key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Be sure the lug wrench for your truck wheels will also fit the lug nuts on your boat trailer, cause their not all the same size. And before the season starts, also be sure the lug nuts aren't seized on so tight you can't loosen them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Be sure the lug wrench for your truck wheels will also fit the lug nuts on your boat trailer, cause their not all the same size. And before the season starts, also be sure the lug nuts aren't seized on so tight you can't loosen them. Such an important thing that many overlook! S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Glad I live near the Empire state! Been fishng them since early May! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Another thing that gets overlooked guys is your fire extinguisher !!!!!!! Make sure the powder inside has not gone hard and make sure the gauge is still saying full !!!!!! They do only have a limited life !!!!!!!!!! I know that not all boats are requires to have one but I have always had in in all my boats .......as well always have a few spare fuses for electronics like graphs livewells and marine radios ....... Great list guys. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Another thing that gets overlooked guys is your fire extinguisher !!!!!!! Make sure the powder inside has not gone hard and make sure the gauge is still saying full !!!!!! They do only have a limited life !!!!!!!!!! I know that not all boats are requires to have one but I have always had in in all my boats .......as well always have a few spare fuses for electronics like graphs livewells and marine radios ....... Great list guys. Cheers Absolutely!!! Came in handy a few season back when (during a tournament) we noticed a cruising yacht was SMOKING.... pulled up the Minn Kota and shot over to the boat.... he couldnt get his working, so I grabbed mine, jumped into his boat and put it out for him. I can only imagine how that might have gone if there wasn't a working extinguisher around..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Nice spring smallie by the way Dax !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Btw......opener was weeks ago. You should all have this sorted out by now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pike slayer Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 ya keys are always good.that reminds me 5-6 years ago my buddy and i were going to head out ice fishing so the night before i brought my sled over and loaded the sleds in the trailer so we can just jump in the truck and go the next day. so we got up early and took off. did the hour and a half drive and we parked where we unload the sleds. i asked my buddy for the key and he goes digging all thru his truck looking for it and he goes ooooo i forgot your keys on my nightstand......do you know how to hot wire your sled!??! and i was like ummmm no i cant say i've ever tried to steal my own sled before. so long story short, i pulled my dash apart and disconnected the wires and got it going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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