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Location: On my favorite lake! | I just purchased my first boat and was wondering. What do you have in your boat that most guys don't.
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| True story...last year me brother paged us and told us the rockfish were banging on the island section of the lake, so I took my nieces boyfriend and headed out for his first rock...shut off the motor and eased in toward them w/ the trolling motor...the fish were busting big time on the surface...a feeling of sheer stupidity swept over me...DUMBO(me), being in such a rush, had left the rods on the dock...needless to say, by the time we got back, they had sounded, and we were hung!:(
No pro here, but I NEVER go out w/out a spare bottle of water and extra pain relievers, Motrin, B.C. powders, and Tums...never know when someone will develope a headache, heart burn, etc, and they can save your hiny a lot of time and pain.... |
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Location: God's Country......USA..... Western Wisconsin | Lightning, I have a "ditty" bag in one of the storage comparments of my boat that contains some of the following items. Spare trolling motor prop with prop nuts and pins, Bug repelent, spare sunscreen, pain reliever, tums, toilet paper, extra pair of gloves, matches, spare pliers, spare jaw spreader, spare hook cutter, spare boat fuses, 1st aid kit, spare hat, spare sunglasses, spare bilge pump/livewell pump cartridge, heavy duty "plug knocker", flashlight with extra batteries, cheap disposable camera just in case my good one takes a dump. Sitting next to this bag is a spare life jacket and an extra gallon of oil. I know not everyone has all the extra room but if you are fishing large bodies of water, some of this stuff can be really handy. Just drop your pliers overboard and see how much of a pain in the rump that can be. I have never needed the extra oil for myself but have "rescued" 4 others that were out on the water and ran out of oil in their motor. Some day it will happen to me as well. I have never been stranded out on the lake but have been very close to not being able to make it back, those matches were a comforting thought. I also carry along some extra clothes, sweat pants, sweat shirt and jacket can save the day if you get wet. Speaking of which my fishing raingear is for fishing, it stays in the boat. I also have a toolbox in my boat with all I need to repair wiring etc. complete with wire, connectors, cable ties, electrical tape etc. I have a spare trolling motor that I take along on long trips as well. Not in the boat but in the truck or cabin.
You know, I may take this whole fishing thing way to serious. No wonder it takes me 10 minutes to get up to top speed. No I do not wear a belt and suspenders, but maybe I should bring some along just in case. Hope this helps, remember it is always easier be unprepared than to be fully prepared, but for me saftey 1st, then Muskiefirst................ |
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Location: Lake City,Pa. | Never ever forget you net!!!! We lost one of the biggest Musky to date because of it. Tryed to hand land it and payed for it with a nice leader (witch broke at the snap on a head shake) cut in my hand. |
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Location: Illinois-Indiana | Muskyone just about named everything under the sun.
I do a lot of fishing by myself and let me tell you I would never have a boat without a radio (A VHF and a radio for tunes). The VHF is a must for weather updates and just in case you need to call for help, the tunes are not only a must for keeping your sanity, but also come in handy when you are sharing your boat with someone who tends to talk your ear off,
OH, I'M SORRY, COULDN'T HEAR YOU OVER THE RADIO:) |
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Location: God's Country......USA..... Western Wisconsin | Ralph you are correct, I have both in my boat as well. |
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Location: Illinoise | as far as the VHF radios go, would you recommend any of the handheld units? |
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| Don't know how big of a boat you have. Mine is only 14' with limited storage so I can't throw everything in the boat and leave it there. I have two of those medium sized plastic storage container that I have all my boat/trailer stuff in. When I go both those containers go in the back of the truck. That way as long as I grab the rods, tackle boxes and remember to hook the boat to the truck I have everything I'll need. The containers stay in the truck at the launch and if worse comes to worse, I just have to motor back to the launch to get what I forgot. As stated in previous posts, they covered most everything under the sun. Way more than I have room to carry anyway.
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Location: Lafayette, IN | OK, here's a post I can answer with some sense of expertise. (Since I've only caught 3 muskies...ouch, that hurts to say!) Space is always a limiting factor so you must do some planning. Think about the unexpected and write them down over a cup of coffee. Then prioritize. If you have to buy some extra tools or other provisions to make your boat self-sufficient (so-to speak) then do it. The tool box/ emergency box will really put your and your guest's mind at ease on a problem day. I mean really think it through. Write the previous suggestions down and talk them through with a trusted buddy then take action to find a way and a place to stow them.
Oh, and don't forget an empty LARGE coffee can and a full roll of toilet paper. I've never lost a prop (yet) but I have had to use the Sanka Johnny! Good luck!
...this post was written by the proud new owner of a "94" 19' deep-vee! No storage problems now. Yipee!!!...
http://muskie.outdoorsfirst.com/board/photos/show-album.asp?albumid...
Edited by stephendawg 2/17/2003 8:27 PM
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Posts: 485
Location: On my favorite lake! | I wouldn't have thought of a few of these items. Thanks guys for your posts. It's better to have it when you need it. |
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Location: Illinois-Indiana | Vman,
I'm not sure what the distance would be with a hand held ie. how far you can pick up a signal.
I'm sure a hand held is better than not one at all.  |
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Location: Madtown, WI | This is more of a what to add to your boat. One thing I added was a trim switch up front so when I catch a monster and get blown over those shallow rocks I can lift the motor without running to the back of the boat. (wishful thinking!).
Cory |
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Posts: 147
Location: Leech Lake, Walker, MN. | Several good suggestions. I would add an anchor and long rope to the list. An anchor can save the day if you have motor problems and it is a windy day. You won't have to pry your boat off the rocks when the wind dies down. I have seen this occurr on Leech on more than one occassion. An anchor is also the best boat control on those windy days when your trolling motor can't control the boat.
Good luck, Murph |
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Location: God's Country......USA..... Western Wisconsin | Was just in my boat today looking around. One item that I have carried with me for many years..................a good set of jumper cables, I have used these in the past to start the motor, jumping it from my trolling motor batteries. I would suggest putting these in your boat as well. |
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| My wife. |
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Posts: 2059
Location: Belgium | - an anchor
- drogue (drift sack)
- my favourite jerkbait! Damn, someone must be having a field day right now with it. I forgot my favourite handmade jerkbait (chewed up badly) in a rented boat after a day of fishing. I came back in at first dark and I must have forgotten to pick it up and stuff it in my tackle box. So a lure-alarm may be a valuable invention
- a can of gas for the outboard
- rowing oars in case your engine breaks down
- a plastic bag to put all your garbage in like cans, aluminum foil from your sandwiches, line you had to cut because of backlash or when changing leaders
- enough fluids to last the day
- a box to store the baits you used during the day so they don't lie all over the boat waiting for you to get hooked on them
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Posts: 1185
Location: Wishin I Was Fishin' | Everyone in my boat gets some of this when we score.
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Location: Wishin I Was Fishin' | Pretty sad that I have that pic on my computer eh?
On a serious note....Check out this pliers/mouth spreaders lanyard.
This and a few other items are shown on
http://jomusky.tripod.com/tipstech.html
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Posts: 364
Location: Kentucky | Good tip on the jumper cables! For hand-held VHF, the reviews I've read say the Standard Horizon HX350S is outstanding. It will never have the range of fixed mount, of course, but it's a good one. boatus.com has them. |
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| I have a set of mini-bolt cutters that are stored in a very central location using velcro strips. I sprayed them down with wd40 to prevent rust. The purpose is this - If I ever again find myself and a big fish both hooked up to the same lure, I'll be able to reach over and rip those cutters free with just one hand. Musky guys must have mini-bolts in the boat!! And you should have immediate access in case you are in trouble; you can't be rooting around in storage areas with a 40"+ musky hanging from your hand or arm or face.
Since I usually fish alone in remote locations, I have everything I need to be safely stranded, even injured, for a day or two. Critical to have a charged cell phone, adequate water, bug spray!! and even head netting, rain protection, a "space blanket", lighters, a good first aid kit, etc. Don't worry about food, anyone can last for a couple days without it. |
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