Aside from the basics, rods,reels,line,lures,hat,knife,stringer, license and bait,the following is a list of items you may need.
Offshore Anglers
VHF radio,portable weather radio,navigation charts(big water), navigation compasss,spare gas tank,extra spark plugs,tool kit, sunglasses(reduces eye strain),downrigger weights,extra fishing line, rain gear,LIFE PRESERVERS,flare kit, seat cushions,fire extinguisher, ice chest,tackle box,extra tackle,downrigger release,ancor and line, landing net,windbreaker,extra clothers(cold and warm weather),fish locator, spare rods and reels,suntan lotion,drinks,camera and film
Waders or hipboots,flotation vest(larger streams),Korkers,insect repellent,
polarized sunglasses,insulated underwear,extra reel spools,extra tackle,
landing net,wading staff,fishing vest,compass,rain gear
Be aware of changes in water levels.
folding chair,flotation vest,long handled net,insect repellent, long distance casting gear,live bait container,ice chest,rain gear,waders (surf fishing), extra clothing,jacket
Dried pork baits. Don't throw them out. Beat them with a metal meat tenderizer, to soften them and make them flexible. Add a touch of fish scent and your ready to go.
Done flossing! Use the cutter from a floss container, to cut threw those new braided lines.
If you get a leak in your waders. Find the hole. Melt a plastic worm and smear the goo onto the whole, inside and out. Now you can get back to fishing, and enjoy the rest of your day.
Looking for small screws for quick reel repairs. Look no further than a cassette tape. The screws are usually the right size.
Tired of suffering from alergies while on the water. Try wearing a surgical mask.
Keep track of your split shots by putting them in a empty breath mint box. Write the size on the outside for easier identification.
When walking through Tick country on your way to a favorite fishin' hole. Wrap duct tape around your pant cuffs to seal out the bugs.
When portaging a canoe to remote locations, bring along a mesh fruit or onion sack. (grapefruit, oranges, onions) and a length of rope. You can fill the bag with rocks and tie it to the end of the rope. Now you have a portable anchor.
When your crankbaits get damaged or punctured. Fix then with no chip, top-coat (clear) nail polish. Fill the hole or scratch with polish. Let dry then give two or three more coats to attain a smooth surface. Your bait is back in business.
Safety pins help keep things together. Slide spare blades, hooks, swivels and the like onto the pin, and snap the pin shut. Now you don't have to worry about them scattering all over your tackle box.
Put a drop of hot glue onto the eyelet of your stinger hooks. Slide it onto your spinnerbait, jig or buzzer. You hook will stay in place all day.
Use an outdoor digital thermometer, the kind with the 10-12 foot lead. Drop the probe down and you can measure the water temp down to 10 or so feet, instead of just at the surface.
Use glittered fabric paints to jazz up your baits.
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