Spring checklist--audience participation time

[kayaman]

Originally Posted by tlapinski

One thing I have added to my surf arsenal is a roll of TP. You just never know when nature will call, and a few sections rolled up in a zip-loc tucked away in your surf bag can be a life saver! Goose taught me that one last year out on Cutty...

good call.... tough using dried up seaweed....... fishweewee, you forgot one thing..... A PORTER to carry all that %$%$%$%$....

[SeaWolf]

hatchet, knife, 2-million candle power light w/ battery, an extra....whoops, wrong list...

let's see, an elf to get your fish and sacrifice themselves in the gale and pounding surf, a back support to carry all the stuff fww listed (or that elf again), but seriously - spare rod tips, glue, and e-tape (for on the water, emergency, nasty cuts; temp tip repair; etc.), a candy bar or energy bar to a quick snack and burst of energy, and a bottle of water. and, please, buy yourself a pair of pliers that can cut a real hook, like a 4/0 treble! i've already seen on finger w/ a hook in it and the gentleman had nothing to cut it with. manley's are only $25-30, last for a few years, and you're not heart broken if you lose them in the drink. you can buy them almost everywhere.

[Mike P]

FWW's list could have been worse---since he dumped the Rover, he doesn't have to carry a full set of tools any more

[fishweewee]

Seriously, I keep a checklist of stuff for every trip I make out.

Obviously, I don't bring everything on the aforementioned list, but I find a list very helpful so that I don't overlook anything in a mad rush to get out.

If you're driving a few hours to fish, it's better to have something with you and not need it than need it and not have it.

I have a separate list for boat trips. I hate it when I have a boat trip and want to surf fish afterwards.

The list is much shorter if you're flyfishing.

Unlike all the other crap I listed, you really can carry all your fly stuff with you.

[JeffH]

I have never used a checklist which is proven by the fact it takes me 6 trips to finally accumulate all the gear I need. Besides I know Toby will be fishing in my spots so I'll just get what I need from him.

[tlapinski]

Originally Posted by JeffH

Besides I know Toby will be fishing in my spots so I'll just get what I need from him.

Jeff, any time you want me to show you how to fish your spots you are welcome to come down and get schooled. The lessons will begin as soon as the water drops back down...

[Notaro]

One more thing, I need to add loking for a beach buggy

[JeffH]

Wow that was fast, Toby's always lurking in the shadows The river looks ugly right now I was figuring it would come down by the weekend but with more rain predicted who knows.

[tlapinski]

I have eyes all over the place...

Yeah, she is looking mean right now. It's cool, though, as I have been finding good fish for a few weeks...

[Swimmer]

WEE WEE,
YOUR FORGOT THE RELOADING EQUIPMENT. IF YOU EVER WERE CORNERED LIKE A RAT AT THE END OF THE JETTY RUNNING OUT OF AMMO IS ALWAYS THE UNFORSEEN SITUATION. OR INCLUDE A 10 " TO 12" 12 GAUGE SAWED-OFF DOUBLE BARRELL SHOTGUN, THE SPREAD AT 10' IS ABOUT 10', SO CLEARING A PATH GETTING OFF THE JETTY WITH THAT 60 POUNDER OVER YOUR SHOUDER WOULD COME EASY. MORE SERIOUSLY FOLKS, HOW MANY OF YOU LICENSE TO CARRY PEOPLE DO CARRY AT NIGHT FISHING, MANY/ANY?

[fishweewee]

Swimmer, I tape on an M-203 to my heaver stick to fend off jetskis and boats that get too close to my spots.

Here are a couple of accessories that are very helpful.

http://www.mr40mm.com

[Karl F]

WOW, what size was that truck you bought Ben?????
Dragged CS out on the beach one night, he carried all his stuff in 2 ziplock bags, course he had it narrowed down... as you know if you go with BM, he's got half a tackle shop in his truck... I always seem to bring too much of stuff I don't use, and not enough of something, but, I make do.
Good Tip on the first aid kit, will update mine before season, and, ya can't have enough water for drinking, either.
Of cousre, it helps when the family is out in the "Hilton", I can make a quick run, and hit the inventory there.....
Ben U need a Hilton to carry your stuff

[fishweewee]

Actually, I don't carry THAT much stuff with me.

The checklist is just that - something that you run through to see if you need stuff as your situation requires.

[JohnR]

I need, one plug bag to rotate plugs thru
Better Eel bucket/Bag
2 Pliers + 1 Cutting Hooks
Spare necklite, clippers
water, water, water

Originally Posted by Notaro

One more thing, I need to add loking for a beach buggy

I might have a good one with a cooler rack and some mojo that needs an engine. Mojo consists of my biggest fish have always been around that truck, it has kissed the sand on the Cape, MV, Nantucket, Block Island, and Rhody Beaches, and it has the Big Kahuna's cooler rack, which has probably had more big fish in it than 99.95% of the members of this board and any other board

In the last 6000 miles it has had:
4 new tires
Gas Tank
Fuel Pump
segment of wiring harness
Fuel Filler hose
and some other odds and ends.

What it needs:
Long Block (I have a 98 Explorer engine seperate with the GT40P heads)
Exhaust
A little rust work or Bushwacker Fenders

[tlapinski]

Originally Posted by JohnR

I need,
Better Eel bucket/Bag:

I noticed this on the New Items tab of SWE. interesting...

Personally, I use a 2 gallon plastic pickle jug type thing. It has a screw on top, I can thread a rope through it, it fits right over my shoulder like a surf bag, and it is extremely light.

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by tlapinski

I noticed this on the New Items tab of SWE. interesting...
Personally, I use a 2 gallon plastic pickle jug type thing. It has a screw on top, I can thread a rope through it, it fits right over my shoulder like a surf bag, and it is extremely light.

I'm looking more for the plastic jug to run some rope thru and wear with me...

kinda like my camel back

[tlapinski]

That is what I was referring to that I use. Got a few from a restauant as they were throwing them away. Free and effective.

[Notaro]

Originally Posted by JohnR

I need, one plug bag to rotate plugs thru
Better Eel bucket/Bag
2 Pliers + 1 Cutting Hooks
Spare necklite, clippers
water, water, water




I might have a good one with a cooler rack and some mojo that needs an engine. Mojo consists of my biggest fish have always been around that truck, it has kissed the sand on the Cape, MV, Nantucket, Block Island, and Rhody Beaches, and it has the Big Kahuna's cooler rack, which has probably had more big fish in it than 99.95% of the members of this board and any other board

In the last 6000 miles it has had:
4 new tires
Gas Tank
Fuel Pump
segment of wiring harness
Fuel Filler hose
and some other odds and ends.

What it needs:
Long Block (I have a 98 Explorer engine seperate with the GT40P heads)
Exhaust
A little rust work or Bushwacker Fenders

lol, u must be joking with me. if i have a permant job after college and thai boxing career in thailand (maybe...), i will buy it if it still runs well.

[Saltheart]

Life is fairly simple for me in the equipment dept. That's a definite advantage of the Canal.

One jig bag about 4 inches wide , eight inches long and 4 or 5 inches deep made of heavy , tough material (Nylon mat weave works good) .
Add a nice wide strap cause jigs are heavy and a thin one will kill your shoulder.

In the bag I put :

5- 2 Oz ball jigs (bare , not even painted)
5 -3 OZ balljigs
3-4OZ ball jigs
5 -4 OZ white smilin Bill bucktail jigs.
3- 4 OZ black smilin Bil bucktail
5 -2 OZ white SB bucktail jigs
2 -5 OZ white SB bucktail jigs

1 bag fin s fish dark( not black)
1 bag fin s fish white

10 white 8 inch curltail grubs
10 black 8 inch curltail grubs

5 herring colored shad bodies

3 white Ledgerunner midi sized jerk grubs
3 black Ledgerunner midi sized jerk grubs

tape measure
Swiss Army Knife
head lamp
water proof flashlight cliped to bag strap
Nickel plated long nose cutting pliers
1 spool 50 Lb Ande pink
1 -10 pack 8/0 mustads for any kind of bait from herring to eels
Lip grip type scale (Berkley)
Second sping scale with big dial for use only on really nig ones!! Hey , you never know when you'll need it!!

A Rod capable of handling 2 to 5 OZ and a big fish in the current. XRA 1205 last 3 or 4 years , this year a Century I made for myself.

An Abu BG 7000CL Reel (one great reel!!) spooled with 50 LB Spectron.


A good pair of Knee high boots
a good Raincoat with lots of pockets.
A hooded sweatshirt

About 6 Tylenal in your pocket
Bottle of water with me , plenty in truck
Some hard candies like fireballs or Giant lifesavers , etc


A rod ion one hand , water in the other . Small bag over the shoulder and off we go. Tarveling light has its advantages.