Essential Fishing Accessories

[hawkoath]

Hi Guys,

I was wondering what you would consider essential accessories that you use on a frequent basis both on the water and off (for preparation). My own list off the top of my head would include:

1. Rod Sleeves
2. Reel Covers
3. Line Conditioner
4. Pliers
5. Nail Clipper
6. Hook Sharpener
7. Reel Cleaner
8. Reel Grease
9. Reel Oil

[Farnorth]

Add a bogagrip and split ring pliers for me.

[Tavery5]

A good pair of sun glasses.

[HellaBass]

Boomerang Snip Tool

[GOOD YEAR 71]

Bottle of Scotch

[GOOD YEAR 71]

Having fun, of course, but I make a point of brining enough line to respool if necessary and the often overlooked half roll of toilet paper, just in case. Towel for fish slime, bottle of water is a good idea, and cell phone for emergency. I also keep a small medical kit I hope to never use and a small plastic bag I can keep my trash, wasted plastics, etc in to take home and dispose of properly.

[slipperybob]

Hand saw, flashlight, forehead lamp, bug repellant, landing net,

[Von]

1. Sun block, hat, sunglasses
2. multi-tool, pocket knife
3. fiskar scissors
4. reel oil
5. first aid kit
6. TP
7. duct tape

[Sore Thumb]

Most trips down here involve a snake bite kit in the pack.

[Dexter]

Hey Sore Thumb...snake bite kit??? Just curious, where might that be and what kind of snakes?

[njbasscat]

Spare prop if you own a boat. I had a couple of trips ruined because I slung a blade and didn't have a spare. I learned my lesson and always carry one now. Also, a decent pair of needle nose pliers is a must.

[21farms]

• a pair of diagonals (to cut off the tip of a hook that was pushed back out after being embedded in your hand)
• a boat tow rope, either to tow someone else in or to be towed
• a space blanket, in case your motor dies and you have to sleep out in the cold overnight
• a bright flashlight with an emergency strobe function
• an oar

[Toadslayer72]

Multi-tool (Leatherman Wave for me)
8" locking forceps
Digital scale and extra batteries
Camera
Back up camera
Mike Long stringer
Stream Thermometer
Finger Savers
UV Knot Sense
Mend-it
Lure retrievers (both telescopic pole and 44 mag type)
Glasses

[Silas]

After a visit to the ER a couple of days ago with a Daichi Death Trap treble sunk deep into the bone from trying to get out my fav Lucky Craft crankbait out of its mouth:

BOGA GRIP

FISHERMANS PLIERS.

I've gotten by with neither grip or pliers for 60 years. Guess it's time because I must be getting SLOW to get my fingers out of the way!