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Location: Stevens Point, WI | After reading about the spotlight thread, this kinda spurred this question for me. Seeing that the season is fast approaching us, this is something that I'm always interested in when I fish with other guys in there boats. But as we prepare and go through our check list of stuff that we need in the boat, and then re-check the list the night before. What I find interesting is, everytime I fish with other guys and they open up there storage areas in there boat, I for some reason see things that I haven't thought of carrying in my own boat. Now I'm not looking for things that should be in a boat such as life jackets, fire extinguisher, lights, fishing rods, tackle, ropes, anchors, but I think you get my point.
What other types of things do you guys carry in your boats so that you will hopefully be prepared for anything?
Edited by Merckid 5/1/2007 7:17 PM
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Location: oswego, il | An anchor is something I like to carry. It seems like the wind likes me alot and it is always around when I fish. When dealing with a fish it is nice to put it out and not worry about the boat moving 50-100 yards into shore. |
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Location: Algonquin, ILL | A extendable Boat Hook, It can get you out of some tough spots, retreive hats that blew off & Lures from trees
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| Rod holders
Camera
First Aide Kit
Lighter and rod tip glue
Lure retreiver (the one on a rope, Rollie's has them)
Gerber Knife
Flash Light
Soft tape measure (girth measurements)
Bailing bucket (plastic milk jug w/ bottom cut off, used for bailing and that occasional pee |
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| TJ,
You've seen them in my boat so you can vouch for this...but wind tip-ups and jig poles. Also a flyrod. I like muskies but hey, if I stumble on a different species of fish that can be caught I do like to have the versatility to change gears and target something else.
I've got a cordless drill stuffed in there for modifying baits on the go. Jumper cables in case for whatever reason my main battery conks out and I need to jump it off of a trolling motor battery to get back in. Battery operated aerator to throw in a livewell if I need to resort to putting a fish in a livewell to revive it...I do have an on board aerator but an extra one doesn't hurt one but.
Eh...if I listed all the oddball stuff that I've got in my boat you'd start to think that a crappy rummage sale puked inside of all of my compartments. |
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Location: Stevens Point, WI | Bob,
Now see that's what I what to hear about. About all those odds and ends people carry in there boats. I have the basics covered, but it's the stuff that not every guy carries cause not every guy thinks about it. So please share. |
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Location: Warroad, Mn | Here's some of the stuff I carry, and have used most of it.
I have almost every thing every one has talked about plus these.
Tools, I carry a ratchet set, and a full set of wenches. Screwdrivers of all makes and kinds plus Allen wenches. Also nuts and bolts that fit things that are on board.
Jumper cables, Pen and paper. Binoculars, scissors, fillet knife, marker buoys, lots of ropes, bumpers, anchors, and lure retriever. Stuff to make leaders out of, both casting and trolling. Spare hooks and split rings. File to sharpen hooks. Towels to wipe your hands and face. Sun screen, gloves of various kinds. Spare jacket, spare cap or two (in case one blows off and you can't find it).
Duct tape, electricians tape and wire, both electrical and just plain wire. All sorts of fuses that work with what I have that blows out. There's some on most motors I've found out, plus fuses for lots of other things. Spare sunglasses (fitovers), and old set of eye glasses for use when I come in the dark or if my other ones fall over board. Spare prop nut, spare prop (I actually have three on board), prop wench. A tarp to make a tent out of in case I spend a night on the lake. Spare spark plugs for both motors. A section of fuel line, in case the old one springs a leak (It's happened). Food and water (I have a survival kit on board)). Extra 2-cycle oil (gallon minimum). Two first-aid kits, aspirins, ibuprofen, advil, and anti acids. I used to carry bee sting stuff, but it got outdated and haven't replaced it, but I should.
Also nice to have a spare motor (kicker) if you travel the LOTWs.
Probably lots of other stuff I can't remember with out going out and looking in the boat.
Doug Johnson
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Location: Stevens Point, WI | Doug,
Now that's the kind of stuff I'm looking for. I have quite a bit of stuff you mentioned but there are a few things there that definitely intrigued me and will be looking to add. If you think of anything else, please share Doug! Being a guide for many years on water the size of LOTW, you definitely sound prepared for anything. |
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Location: The desert | I like to carry wader patching. Never know when the 'boat' could spring a leak. |
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Location: Stevens Point, WI | How did I know that was coming from you PP? |
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Location: The desert | I'm just that crafty. |
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Location: Stevens Point, WI | PP, Idk if I would call that crafty but whatever.
Come on guys, I know there are more of you out there with boats. You guys have to carry some things that have not been mentioned! |
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Location: Ogden, Ut | A couple of things I usually have that haven't been mentioned...
1) a slingshot...it keeps my boys busy fighting over who gets to use it  I suppose there's other uses too...
2) one of those water bottles w/ a built in filter - just in case I run out of 'diet cokes'
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3) one you don't see every day (well, I don't bring it every day - only when my wife goes along)..
a giant beach umbrella - it fits into the seat pedestal. Sometimes the fear of looking ridiculous is outweighed by the need to fish.
Sorno
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Location: Davenport, IA | Rain gear...you never know when a storm will come.
First aid kit
line (just in case)
paddle (can't take your foot off the pedal 2 seconds on a windy day...you can get stuck easily)
extra tools (pliers, bolt cutters, ect) they can fall in the lake
electrical connectors, wire, ect (stuff always quits working in boats)
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| At season's end in the UP I carried a chainsaw in case of a tree across the two tracks I occassionally used to access remote places. I also learned the hard way to carry tools/supplies necessary to field repair the boat trailer - one time I broke an axel weld 4WDing to a difficult access. Had to take the boat off, remove the tires, pound some metal back straight and then use like 15' of heavy gauge wire to hold everything in place so I could do the 10 mile two track back to pavement. I carried basic survival stuff in case of being stuck out somewhere overnight: water, couple granola bars, smokes, bug spray, small tarp in which to wrap, extra batteries for the mini-mag, etc. Lots of wool and a Gortex shell; you have to stay dry and warm. Also carried cat litter in case the landing was iced over. That's all non-in-the-boat-stuff.
In the boat, and not mentioned above, the most critical item is a decent quality compass. GPS's fail. Next, gritty toothpaste to wash hands. Since I fished alone a lot in remote places, I used a kayaker's life jacket in wind, after dark or anytime the water temps got below 40* or so. Various sizes of ziplocks and handwarmers to keep wet lindy gloves from freezing solid, thaw out a wet reel, and I kept hand warmers cooking in my choppers (leather mittens lined with wool) so I could warm my hands after releasing a fish. I'm talking about fishing in the mid to low 20*s in wind. Cold stuff. I carry a heavy duty garbage bag in case I need to pick up some other Major Richard's litter. When in the mood, and heading way out alone, I brought the Ruger Super Blackhawk .44mag.
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Location: The Sportsman, home, or out on the water | Tools, first aid kit, 3 sets of rain wear, everthing else mentioned, except for the chain saw and umbrella, as well as fire ext, flare gun, marine band radio, and poloriod camera (in case the digital takes a #*#*), camcorder with mount that plugs into my seat bases, extra food for the dog, and extra dog dishes. oh yeah, plenty of TP.
Edited by muskynightmare 5/1/2007 11:52 PM
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Location: Long Prairie, Minnesota | Couple of things that I always have in the boat....... Superglue, MRE's (usually only two), Chemlights (long lasting and high intensity), Extra Raingear, Spare prop for trolling motor, Coffee can with TP, 3in1 oil, WD40, wrenches, and fuses. Other than some of the same stuff as listed above. |
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | 21' long jumper cables. No joke, you never know when you're going to turn the key and say "oh crap". Saved me from some mighty long trolling motor runs...or the alternative of the "super fast switch-a-roo" battery trick. |
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Location: Sun Prairie, WI | One thing not mentioned yet, a plastic urinal like they use in the hospitals. It keeps it off the carpet and your leg if you forget to face down wind. |
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | Whatever you call that flexible metal wiring that is coated with plastic....it coils, someone tell me TJ the real name? Good stuff for when you look back and think "why is the motor not spitting water? maybe cause I just ran through a 1' deep mud bar?'. Slide that in, jiggle it around, turn the motor on....its amazing how much blech can fly out of that little hole. Ok, that sounded bad. |
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Location: WESTERN WI | What timing, I was taking inventory this evening on everything that needs to be in there.
Water, 2 GALLONS
Sunscreen/chapstick
MRE's-4
Headlamps
Lantern
spot light
Extra batteries
First Aid Kit (Todd Forcier has a great one)
binoculars
NOAA Weather Radio
Lil' Jon, (the ladies love this specialized piece of equipment)
Dig. camera
tiny tripod
Water proof camera,Backup (great release shots under water too)
Sunglasses, spare set
Bug spray/head net for black fly season
butane lighter-repair plastics
Super Glue/Duct Tape/Electrical Tape
spare spark plugs, spare prop, spare TM prop, prop wrench, spare sheer pin
WD40
reel grease/oil
raingear
gloves
hat/cap
PFD
fire extinguisher
anchor/rope
compass (GPS is a computer and eventually it will fail)
pliers, cutters, spreaders
air horn
gerber
extra pair socks
marker bouys
small radio, for BREWERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
voice recorder, for fishing log entries
blank card, for GPS to save waypoints
Mapcard
baby wipes
2 gal, extra fuel for kicker(backup for main outboard)
4 rod holders
2 planer boards
oar
lure retreiver
measure stick
ibuprofen
visine-when sunscreen gets in eye
signal flare
small plastic bags for trash
-1 thin black sock that covers my white light on boat, so at night I am not blinded when night fishing but am still "legal"
Red Bull
Powerbars
Clear lensed (safety) glasses for fishing at night or running when bugs are bad
can cooler
heavy duty spiining combo ( so when you a newbie is trying to learn to cast a baitcster you can offer an alternative before your gear is trashed)
pocket wildlife guide (boredom)
small thing of baby powder, (heat of summer saver)
hand sanitizer
550 cord (girth, handy little rope)
bait boxes
rods
net
NO WONDER I HAVE NO ROOM FOR BAITS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Edited by Got Esox? 5/2/2007 9:26 AM
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Location: Stevens Point, WI | All great stuff guys, keep it comin! Either I'm just plain stupid on this one or it's my young age but what the heck is a MRE? I probably know once I hear what it is but it was mentioned a couple of times. |
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| WOW...between DougJ and Got Esox? they have it covered. I have just about everything they've each mentioned. I think being totally prepared is very important! I have tried to set up a system, so that my storage compartments aren't a mess and overrun with crap!
The one thing I started carrying years ago was a syringe and lydacain (sp?) It has saved many a long trip to the hospital and lots of money too! If someone ever gets a hook in the hand, foot, etc., three of four shots around the infected area, and PUULLLLL!
Otherwise, it seems they have it all!
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Location: Racine, Wi | I'm just going to fish LOT W and where ever Got Esox fishes. That way when I run out of something, I can just flag Doug down or Esox and they should have what I'm looking for.
TJ, MRE is Meal Ready to Eat. It's the meal of champions in the military. |
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| C'mon Donnie, Lydocaine? We don't need no stinkin' lydocaine! Just PULL!!! LOL! It'll feel better when it stops hurting. Great ideas on this thread, one of the best of the season for sure. Just starting to "fill" the new rig and having a blast doing it. So many little items that can make a big difference should a "situation" arise.Good luck to all this weekend and be safe! Steve |
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| I put a .22 caliber pistol in my rod locker when fishing a lake west of Cass that is in a really bad area for loading and unloading the boat. Not joking. |
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| Steve,
I think I'm kind of a wimp when it comes to my hands! Herbie's the man...I've pulled on a few for him, and watched him pull a few out himself. I watched him pull one out of his calf one day, building a tent with his skin, that was so tall, a squirrel could have lived in that tent!
You are right though...this list on this thread rocks!
Donnie |
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Location: WESTERN WI | MercKid,
A MRE is a "Meal Ready to Eat"
see link: http://www.mreinfo.com/mres.html
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It is Military Issued and is completely sealed from the elements until you decide to open it. It contains a main course such as Chili Macaroni, Chicken Tetrazine, Beef and Mushrooms. With a side, snack, dessert, candy and a condiment package containing toilet paper, instant coffee, instant tea, salt, pepper, sugar, tobasco sauce, gum, handy wipe, and dairy creamer. It also has an entree heater that requires 1 oz. of water and will heat your main course for you flame free (great to warm hands with in the Fall too). The best part about them is you can put some in the boat and forget about them for 1 year until you need them. I can be out pounding the water for 8 hours, get hungry, and polish off an MRE and I am getting a full course Meal that is balanced and am good to go for the another 8 hours without every leaving the water. I have heard they run about about $5-$7 a piece at Army Surplus Type Stores. I have some left from when I was in the Military.
I have quite a few to sell/trade if anyone's interested PM me.
Edited by Got Esox? 5/2/2007 9:33 AM
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Location: Central Iowa | My list consists of:
sunscreen
first aid kit
extra sunglasses
cuzzie
flexible tape measure for girth measurements
2 cycle oil
spark plugs
grease gun
tool kit
spare gas can
head lamp
spare prop
rain gear
updated fishing regulations book |
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Location: Stevens Point, Wi. | An important safety item and a useful fishing tool---a drift sock.. |
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