Tackle box essentials?

[DJD]

http://s638.photobucket.com/albums/u...nosam/Fishing/

There are a few pictures of some of my stuff. You can see I have the usual, serrated scissors for braid, forceps, a flashlight, leatherman tool, needle nose pliers in two sizes, my worm binder, liqua bait locker, and plano boxes (as you can see, i have a lot of spinners). I have a towel in the back pocket and I keep random stuff like some powerbait, etc. in the side pockets. That's not everything but you get the idea of what I have (and don't!).

Looks like a great start!! One thing I would add is a ziplock bag. I use mine when kayaking. It takes almost no space and can save your phone or wallet from getting wet.

As you know you can go with the most basic equipment and have fun. One thing I know for sure is I don't go creek walking or boating without something to cut line with or pliers. Like someone said in a previous post a good multi-tool is perfect for that.

[MetalFish513]

Just about everything everyone has mentioned is all good stuff. The only thing I didn't see mentioned that I try to never leave home without is a water thermometer. Fish behave differently depending on water temperature so it's a pretty handy tool to guide you in the right direction as far as location, depth, and presentation. I personally just use a little fish tank thermometer I picked up at the pet store for $5. A pool thermometer will also work but the fish tank one is a lot smaller and fits in the tackle box better.

[fishin-fool]

Just about everything everyone has mentioned is all good stuff. The only thing I didn't see mentioned that I try to never leave home without is a water thermometer. Fish behave differently depending on water temperature so it's a pretty handy tool to guide you in the right direction as far as location, depth, and presentation. I personally just use a little fish tank thermometer I picked up at the pet store for $5. A pool thermometer will also work but the fish tank one is a lot smaller and fits in the tackle box better.

Good idea! I may have one of those around here from my saltwater aquarium days.

[smljaw]

Good list going. I didn't see Reel Magic in there. I love that stuff... Also, did anyone include TP or wet wipes? Good to have those on board, too!

[MetalFish513]

Another thing I forgot to mention in my last post is a fishing log. It might not be something you actually keep in the tackle box but it's something definitely worth keeping. Get a little notepad and record the fish you catch (species, size, bait or lure used, date, season, weather conditions at the time of the catch, water conditions, temperatures, location, depth, etc...). You'll find over the years that a pattern will develop and make it easier on you in future outings to know where to find fish and what baits or lures to use. I've been doing this for 3 years now and my fishing gets better and better each year because I have a guideline to go by so I'm spending less time trying to figure out the pattern and more time catching fish.

[DJD]

Good list going. I didn't see Reel Magic in there. I love that stuff... Also, did anyone include TP or wet wipes? Good to have those on board, too!

Man I don't leave for a fishing trip in my Yak, boat, Atv, motorcycle or car trip without wet wipes. Like Gerald Swindle said....sometimes a man needs a maintenance wipe. Lol!
You guys should search you tube on his wet wipe needs.

[sweetwater]

If your spouse or significant other fishes with you then tp is a must and the baby wipes will win you a few points too. Also, go to Walmart and buy 2 or 3 of those $1 disposable plastic ponchos. They are like gold if you get caught in a rainstorm.

[fishin-fool]

Good idea on the poncho. I need to get a few to have and throw one in the tackle bag.

[ls1chris]

Besides the obvious tackle things i always try to take with me are as follows

good quality pliers
sharp knife
rain jacket
Paper towels or Tp
A medicine bag with ,Tylenol or motrin,Chlorotabs for allergy and sinus,Pepto for stomach issues.Dental floss,And my vaping supplys ,aka electronic cigarettes.
And also some medical gear,band aide,antibiotic ointment


But also i would agree if you have a conceald carry it would not be a bad idea to take your weapon with you .As i was fishing yesterday on a very isolated reservoir and they was about 4 guys shooting guns in the water and drinking.So i always think it is best to be prepared if the need be . As on most lakes you are out of cell range and could not call for help if a problem arose

[artcarney_agr]

Hand sanitizer is a good thing to have too....especially if you get a bad cut, need clean hands to eat something, or to kill the smell of that slimy drum or carp you just had to unhook. Ha ha ha!

[KYpondhopper]

A good set of acurate scales is something I don't leave home without because I release most everything I catch and don't want to miss the weight on a beast.

[fishin-fool]

Any of you guys ever use those towels that are compressed into small tablet form and when you add water to them they unfold?? I've seen them on the BassPro website. Just wondered if anyone had used them...