plug separation anxiety

[cuttyhunter]

I have struggled with this for years especially because I like to have several techniques available based on the conditions, bait, surf, structure, and time of day. Therefore, I'm always trying to figure what the bare minimum is for casting plugs, flies, or bait. I've learned that the kiss of death is packing and repacking. You always leave something necessary in the car or on the workbench. I like the idea of a day bag and a night bag.

I look at myself sometimes and am reminded of the scene from Platoon where the multi-tour soldier is telling the new soldiers to "sh!t can" this and that from their packs. Having grown up surf fishing Cuttyhunk, I've always been keen on traveling light but I think I dislike not have something that I need more than carrying the extra weight...