Spring Fishing Checklist?

[fishweewee]

Some things I'm thinking about before the season gets underway...feel free to add I'm sure I'm forgetting quite a few things...

Map plan of attack based on logs and likely free time

Clean reels
Replace drag washers
Fresh line where needed

Check guides in rods with cotton balls for cracks and wear - repair/replace as needed

Replenish line, leader and terminal tackle supplies

Change hooks on plugs where required

Replace korker studs

Check waders for leaks - repair/replace as necessary

Fresh C02 cartridges for inflatable safety vests (!)

New flashlight bulbs and batteries

Double check required beach buggy equipment kit

4WD Beach Buggy Permits (!)

Put rod rack back on buggy

Drag coolers out of storage

Start thinking about organizing tackle for the truck

[Christian]

for those who fish abus
i would throw in some abu level wind palls. they always seem to go on me.

[goosefish]

I second that Christian, also those tiny C-clips--I always seem to lose one or two.

[Nebe]

bail springs?

[fishweewee]

Originally posted by Eben
bail springs?

I wonder if the folks at Van Staal and local shops like Buckos are getting bombarded right now with servicing requests...

[Nebe]

I'm still waiting for my bail springs for my V-S.
Buckos give a discount for reels brought in durring the off season.. but even with that, I'm sure they're getting swamped

[mikecc]

extra rod tips preloaded with HM cement

[spence]

New CO2 cartridge? How often do these need to be replaced if unused?

-spence

[CAL]

I still need to find a new pair of waders.

Using braid for the first time this year. What do you guys use for clipping it? Nail clippers don't seem to work too good.

Make up some leaders.

New light.

Need more rubbah.

[fishweewee]

Originally posted by mikecc
extra rod tips preloaded with HM cement

Thanks Mike! I knew I forgot something...

[striprman]

surf and boat

Check tide tables/chart for best time/tide days/nights
sharpen gaff
sharpen knives
sharpening stone/file
measuring tape
compass ok?
first aid kit ok?
insect repellent
lip balm
flares up to date
fire extinguisher up to date
running light bulbs ok/extras?
radio ok
cell phone batteries
bungee chords ok?
clean reel seat and threads on rods
air horn?
matches/lighter
watch battery
clippers/plyers/wire cutter?
fish hook disgorger?
extra leader line
crimps and crimping plyers
extra hooks/swivels
sunscreen?
Got enough sinkers/fishfinders?
handwarmer and fuel??
tp?
garbage bags?
electrical tape?
pork rinds still ok?
sunglasses?
hat?
billy club
Jumper cables
kicker rope
check bilge pump

[fishweewee]

Originally posted by spence
New CO2 cartridge? How often do these need to be replaced if unused?

-spence

Spence, I have no clue, but I don't want to take any chances. I figure, what's a few bucks on a fresh cartridge once a year when it comes to your life?

Don't want to tempt Mr. Murphy.

[spence]

I'll look in the manual. As long as the cartridge hasn't discharged and the mechanisim isn't frozen, I can't imagine it wouldn't work.

-spence

[Nebe]

Originally posted by CAL


Using braid for the first time this year. What do you guys use for clipping it? Nail clippers don't seem to work too good.

Fiskars makes a really sweet pair of kiddy scissors with blunt tips.... you can usually find them in the Isle where you find crayons, craft paints, etc... I always keep one pair inside mywaiders and one in myplugbag....

[Notaro]

Check List:
Rigged leaders for plugs and baits-need to make them soon

Plugs- checked

Korker-checked

Neoprane wader-get a new one soon

Saltheart's rod- gonna mail the check soon

Wader boots- need to purchase soon

binocular-checked
terminal tackles- get more

Stuffs for conventional reel maintainence-need to acquire them

jigheads and plastics- a little more wont hurt

teaser supplies- get one soon

PFD-get one soon

New reels for my two rods- get them soon

tackle box and surf bag-need them soon in a cheap price and logically organized system for the boat.

New cooler-not yet

Wader belt to fit my hunting blade-look for it

Boga grip holster- get one from SWE soon

Everything is moneywise now.

[JohnR]

fish

[MountainBreeze]

Originally posted by CAL
Using braid for the first time this year. What do you guys use for clipping it? Nail clippers don't seem to work too good.

A chainsaw!

Seriously, that stuff can be a bear to cut. Good suggestion on the kiddie scissors Eben!

For the list: Re-tie Tube & Worm rigs with 30# mono. That way, if the knott breaks, I have only myself to blame!

[thefishingfreak]

tape measure
scale
disposible camera
flashlights
tire gauge
12v tire pump
tow strap
buffet cd
slim jims
tp
first aid kit
hook remover/bolt cutters
booster pack
wd40
duck tape
bungees
water
bug spray
batteries
fake ice thingys
knifes
shovel
tag kit
rags
dry clothes
rain gear

[C-5 CC]

Originally posted by thefishingfreak

buffet cd

lots of them!!!!