Fishing Gear: What Do You Have In Your Boat?
Have you ever had a day nearly ruined by something you should have had in your boat? Well, I have and I don’t want to see this to happen to you. Let’s take a look at some necessities for your fishing rig.
The last thing I need after spending countless hours in the garage getting ready for a trip is to leave something out that may make my fishing adventure a disaster! I know a guy who got all the way to the lake and realized he had forgotten to put his boat keys in the boat! That can make for a bad morning to say the least. I recommend keeping your boat keys in a place where you will definitely look before leaving for a day on the lake. I once lost the coder pin inside my trolling motor which if you don’t know by now will ruin a good day of fishing instantly. I tried to make one from a hook but I would not recommend that remedy! These are things that could have been avoided by a little more preparation.
Always take along a safety repair kit, you never know what may become lose or need tools applied to them. I also recommend stocking up on extra parts such as an extra trolling motor blade and coder pins! I also never go out on the water without food and water. If you become stuck for any reason you will be glad you packed a snack! You need to check your fire extinguisher regularly and always have it handy. It has saved my home on one occasion. Make sure you always have your life vests handy and in good shape. I know this sounds funny but overlooking the small things may cost you your life.
Try and keep a medical kit in your boat also in case of an emergency. Many things can happen while on the water that can cause you to hurt yourself. You will also be able to render assistance to other boats that may be in trouble or have someone injured. Always keep a directory of telephone numbers that will get you assistance if needed while on the water. I personally always program the phone numbers of any marinas that are located on the lake I am fishing.
When it comes to fishing gear in general always have extras of everything that you often need. Pliers, clippers, golden rule or whatever it is that could ruin your day of fishing if it comes up missing. This can be really frustrating especially when the money is on the line.
Safety and preparation are of the utmost importance on every trip. Stay prepared and focused on your each and every trip and you will become a better angler!
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