This list will help you prepare for that special fishing trip with that special someone or peaceful getaway. Inside contains the necessities needed to ensure your stress free, fun fishing experience with whomever you please. We explain tips to help you enhance your fishing abilities and become more prepared to stay out as long as desired.
Preparation:
- Check weather forecast.
- Check and prepare equipment, bait and rigs.
- Ensure all necessity items are packed and/or accessible (see list).
Necessities List:
* Insect repellent, fillet knife, rope stringer, needle nose pliers, bait, rags, extra line, various lures & bobbers, poll or rod hooks, sinkers, hook sharpener, leaders, landing net, forceps, fishing pliers, scale, tape measure, wading boots or proper shoes, wading staff, rain gear, dry clothes, finger nail clippers, cloth gloves, sunglasses, hat, waterproof sunscreen, sunglasses, snacks, cooler, first id kit, matches, water proof bags, drinking water, camera, wallet.
Helpful Tips:
- Notify someone of your destination and expected time of return.
- Minimize alcohol use - impaired judgment could compromise your safety.
- Wash all wounds with peroxide. Keep your tetanus shot current.
- Bring a long handled fish net - not just for netting fish, but in case you need to reach out to someone in the water. It will also retrieve valuables from the water.
- Ensure hooks are sharp - pull the sharp end across the thumbnail. If the point does not bite immediately, the hook is too dull for consistently hooking fish.
- Check waders for holes - put a hose on a vacuum cleaner’s blower end, puff the waders up like a balloon, twist the top so the air doesn’t escape and then immerse them in a tub full of water. Air will bubble out of any pinholes.
- Make sure all anglers, swimmers and non-swimmers alike; wear a personal flotation device at all times - on the boat, on the dock or on the shore.
These are suggestions only. Read all owner and operator manuals.
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