Tackle box essentials?

[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.