overnight assault raid on an island

[ThrowingTimber]

What do you pack and why? I tend to carry more than what I need

[afterhours]

i always bring way too much. my old friend used to say - why not it does'nt cost anything.

["uffah!!"]

Remember, its better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it!!

[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by uffah!!

Remember, its better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it!!

wow....I just used that same line in another post 2 minutes ago

[vineyardblues]

geek

vb

[DZ]

Vic,
If you're going to where I think you're going you should have more than ONE needlefish. Also bring extra spool of line, extra tip top for rod with ferrule cement. PM me for more.

DZ

[eelman]

I used to have a Ford bronco out on the Block at the airport, Inside I had everything! Extra clothes, reels, line, first aid kit, sleeping bags, you name it. The thing about the island is that if you need something, you aint gettin it unless you have it! Steve campo's wagon used to have virtually every part needed to completly rebuild a dozen penn 704's. Funny thing is I never used everything I had, it was just like fishing a night on the mainland. I also bring lots of eels, and most importantly we always bring plenty of drinks and food! and an igloo 151 loaded with ice from south pier fish!

When your fishing the Snake hole at 2am you better have what you need with you!

I cant wait heading out there for the new moon in july the 6th to be exact! a 3 night stay....

[spence]

Good first aid kit...speaking from experience here

-spence

[Goose]

I luv doin over nights on any island, this is what I bring.

eels
*water
two lights(head/neck)
box nutragrain bars
korkers ect...
three or four plugs
*(2) berlap/green pad to brab snakes
scale
belt/pleirs
Toilet Paper in zip lock

When you decide what shore line your going to consintrate on,,, you want to set your gear somewhere in the middle of that stretch. Some places its alot more work finding how to get there but doing your home work will save you in the long run. I have an alice pack which is nice for all nighters.

A small cooler with just ice is worth taking to restock your eels,,you never know if there will be sand out there to grab them in the middle of the night when your rags are all slimmed up and you can't get that snake on a hook ....it plan sucks and raises stress levels and blood pressure. Carry as little as possible making you very mobil on and off rocks with ease.

[Nebe]

Originally Posted by spence

Good first aid kit...speaking from experience here

-spence

i think i have busted on you enough this week, so i will keep quiet.



Vic, if your going on foot, bring what will fit in a backpack... extra reel, leaders, extra plugs, and of course food.. energy bars, water..lots of water, and a spare change of clothes

[spence]

Originally Posted by Eben

i think i have busted on you enough this week, so i will keep quiet.

Eben, why would you need a first aid kit?

You couldn't have cut yourself cleaning a fish because YOU DIDN'T CATCH ANY KEEPERS

-spence