What do you bring bank fishing? 2024
RyanDR reply :
I do a lot of bank fishing as I'm currently in college and don't have access do my little Jon boat about 10 months out of the year. I always want to bring way too much. I know I would be fine with just one tackle box and throw a bunch of stuff in there and one rod. But there's always the "what if" and I'll need all my baits. Recently I've been bringing 2 rods and 2-3 3601 size tackle boxes + whatever random plastics and crap I think I'll need in a backpack.
I sometimes miss the days where I was first getting into fishing and only had one rod and a few lures.
So what do you all bring bank fishing?
MDBowHunter reply :
When I did bank fish I would just take one rod and a hip sack like people wore back in the 90s. I always hated having to get everything together just to move 20 yards down the bank and so on. Since a lot of lures that work great from a boat absolutely suck from the bank, I'd just toss in a couple spinnerbaits, one or two shallow diver, and a pack of worms with a couple hooks and sinkers. I found I actually caught more fish just because I spent more time fishing and less time trying to keep track of my belongings. Plus I was way more mobile, I didn't have to stick to one spot. I was always moving down the shoreline just as you would in a boat. I found a fly fishing vest also works very well for bank fishing, just a little warmer then a hip sack.
uhhhmike reply :
I don't have a boat, so I'm always on the bank. Backpacks are definitely the way to go. I bought the Cabela's advanced angler backpack and it has plenty of storage for a variety of different baits. I also bought a browning bait binder to minimize the amount of space my plastics take up. I really like taking just one rod to stay mobile, but sometimes ill take up to three. I leave my pack on most of the time unless im planning on staying in one spot for a while, much easier to just pick up my extra rods and set them down when im ready to cast back in. I take two trays of terminal tackle, one tray of cranks/topwaters, and a tray of jigs/spinners. All of this fits nicely in the backpack along with a bottle of water and a couple snacks haha. Sometimes it's hard to decide exactly what to take in each tray, but if you know where you are going to fish and the what to expect for water clarity it generally helps to narrow down what type of bait and which color you'll be throwing
YoungPlug reply :
I always bring a Medium 7' spinning rod with braid to fish things like weightless senkos, wacky rigs, shakyheads and even poppers. These are confidence baits for me and work most of the year along the bank. I also will occasionally bring a second rod for light crankbaits/spinnerbaits/buzzbaits if they want a moving bait. As far as storage goes a good size backpack with your tackle trays and things like a rain jacket, pliers, sun protection, and water on stand-by. Those cover the bases for me, good luck!
Mobydick reply :
I do a fair amount of wading, which is close enough to bank fishing. I have been recently using a 5.11 Tactical Bail Out Bag. It has been working great the last few years. I can easily fit about 15 packs of plastics and a small box of about 13 to 15 hard baits and still have the pocket on the back empty. I usually carry just 1 rod since i'm out all day, but I have on occasion carried a second one by tucking the butt of the rod in my belt behind me.
Tight Lines!
Brayberry reply :
I do a lot of bank fishing. I use a bookbag as most people do. If I'm going to a new lake, I'll carry 2 rods, 1 spinning, 1 baitcaster, typically once I know what's there and what I'm fishing, I'll just take one or the other. I bring a plano box with my hard baits, I stick my jigs in a zip lock bag, 5 - 10 bags of soft plastics, a spool of extra line.
Dye99 reply :
Small hydra pack with water, tackle, and snacks...Two rods, One spinning for finesse, one bait caster for power fishing...
JRammit reply :
Spent many years bank fishing before i got my jon boat!... Being mobile was everything, so i got a backpack from BPS that held 3 trays on bottom and water/snacks on top... And kept all my soft plastics in a clear, zip up pencil bag
Only carried 2 rods and typically fished slower... T-rigged or weightless plastics and hard jerk baits mostly
Always had a few spinnerbaits on board, but left the crankbaits at home
Spoons are a great bait to throw from shore too!... They cast like a bullet, cover alot of water and give fish something they dont see every day
loudcherokee reply :
I primarily bank fish, and find myself carrying everything but the kitchen sink :-(
I have a BPS backpack with 10 3600 sized boxes, attractant, pliers, leader, etc in it, a shoulder bag sized for 4 3700 sized boxes but I took the boxes out and this is where I keep all my plastics, and 5 rods.
I ordered a rod caddy from cabelas that let's me carry all my rods at once and makes moving around super easy.
LC
Ohio Yakker reply :
On 4/28/2016 at 8:46 PM, loudcherokee said:I primarily bank fish, and find myself carrying everything but the kitchen sink :-(
I have a BPS backpack with 10 3600 sized boxes, attractant, pliers, leader, etc in it, a shoulder bag sized for 4 3700 sized boxes but I took the boxes out and this is where I keep all my plastics, and 5 rods.
I ordered a rod caddy from cabelas that let's me carry all my rods at once and makes moving around super easy.
LC
If this is what you take bank fishing I can't imagine what you'd take on a boat haha.
When I bank fish I take a small BPS tackle bag. It can hold up to 5 small plano boxes, but I normally only bring 2-3 and use the extra space for soft plastics. It has 3 zippered pouches that I keep pliers, scale, and a water bottle in.
Crankinit reply :
for the ponds around here I bring a bps tackle bag, an assortment of topwaters, spinners, plastics etc, and two rods, a baitcaster and a spinning rod.
scaleface reply :
1 rod and reel and a vest with pockets
doyle8218 reply :
I bank fish 95% of the time because I live on the water and it is very convenient. I use to carry a ton. Now I carry one rod. A nap sack with a day box I preppare for the day. A hook and terminal tackle box and a worm box. Assorted tools and equipment.
DogBone_384 reply :
I use a Spiderwire Backpack and two two-piece rods. It holds more than I need, including the rods.
buzzed bait reply :
a backpack with whatever i feel like putting in there... between 2 and 4 rods, depending on where i'm going.
And if you have one, take the scale and avoid the "how much does my new PB weigh" thread....
Joey Bass reply :
Wow, I'm in the minority here with Loudcherokee. I have 5 rods (3 spinner and 2 baitcasters) as well as my Abu Garcia tackle bag. I stick the kitchen sink in there
. More boxes in the car if i need them
I like to use the different lure setups without changing lures all the time. I know i am probably a little goofy but I am still learning some new lures and techniques so i bring a lot with me.
Senko lover reply :
I take a backpack crammed with baits and lures. As @Master Bait'r always says, take out what you don't find yourself using periodically, you'll end up with less weight and get rid of baits you probably won't have every thrown anyway.
Scarborough817 reply :
i just try to go out and work on a new technique or something i want to work on a little more
Team9nine reply :
QuoteI sometimes miss the days where I was first getting into fishing and only had one rod and a few lures.
Sounds like you already know the answer 
1 rod, 1 reel and whatever baits I can fit in a pocket, a paper bag or a small belt clip box (more trout-like), along with a pair of pliers/cutters and my camera phone for pics. Mobility rules - As for my thoughts on "what if"....."what if" you drag all that crap with you and don't need/use any of it 
no thank you...
-T9
Nitrofreak reply :
On 4/28/2016 at 9:19 PM, scaleface said:1 rod and reel and a vest with pockets
X2, Keep it very simple, most of my bank fishing is on the river systems here in Va., as others have stated, mobility is everything , so the less you have to pack and carry the more you can enjoy the long stretches of fishing from the banks, besides, when I'm bank fishing, 99 percent of the time I like to feel the same as my presentation, weightless... Or it could be that I'm just getting old and really don't want to have to carry all that stuff anymore.
Onvacation reply :
I bank fish three to four days a week. I always carry a spinning rod (med / fast) and a bait caster which varies depending on what I think I am going to throw. My BPS backpack is always with me and I carry three 3600 boxes in it which vary depending on the season. Always have some plastics too. In the colder months, I carry a cheap rod with 40 lb test on it so that if it is slow, I can hook a Deeper onto it and map out the pond/lake. It has helped a lot in regards to taking a look under the water.
loudcherokee reply :
Well, after today having a fairly large snake attack my live target panfish and take it under, then having another large snake swim right up to me and start crawling up the bank at my feet, I may be adding a howitzer or Dillon mini gun to my bank fishing arsenal! Along with the snakes I saw a manhole cover sized snapping turtle go after 3 large bass. Gotta love bank fishing!
I'd still take my snakes and turtles over the gators you guys have in FL and LA any day!
LC
JRammit reply :
On 4/29/2016 at 12:33 AM, loudcherokee said:Well, after today having a fairly large snake attack my live target panfish and take it under, then having another large snake swim right up to me and start crawling up the bank at my feet, I may be adding a howitzer or Dillon mini gun to my bank fishing arsenal! Along with the snakes I saw a manhole cover sized snapping turtle go after 3 large bass. Gotta love bank fishing!
I'd still take my snakes and turtles over the gators you guys have in FL and LA any day!
LC
Critters can make bank fishing interesting!
One night i was catfishing, using glow sticks as strike indicators and a racoon grabbed the glow stick and yanked my rod off the holder... I had to chase it into the bushes to get my rod back..... I let him keep the glow stick
the reel ess reply :
2 rods, tackle box, a small cooler with a few beers.
If I can drive close to the water, I bring the arsenal. That would be private water.
On 4/29/2016 at 12:33 AM, loudcherokee said:Well, after today having a fairly large snake attack my live target panfish and take it under, then having another large snake swim right up to me and start crawling up the bank at my feet, I may be adding a howitzer or Dillon mini gun to my bank fishing arsenal! Along with the snakes I saw a manhole cover sized snapping turtle go after 3 large bass. Gotta love bank fishing!
I'd still take my snakes and turtles over the gators you guys have in FL and LA any day!
LC
I had an owl try to snag my Jitterbug twice last night.
BaitMonkey1984 reply :
I dont often bank fish but I have been trying to downsize the tackle on the boat. And that is hard because I am a Tackle junkie. Have a garage full of baits. But recently, I have been trying to really get dialed into a bite and bring only a few baits. For example, if they are hitting a square bill I will pack a 3700 of square bills in the colors that are working. However, I keep a small "emergency box" which includes 5" GYCB watermelon creme laminate worms, Keith EZ shiners, Berkley Crazy Chigger Craws in Green Pumpkin, and a white spinner bait. Those lures there will cover most conditions and can fit all those in your pockets.
Steveo-1969 reply :
I generally bank fish from late fall to late spring on a river and carry a spinning rod, baitcasting rod, and a small tackle bag. Late spring through fall I'm wading with the same small tackle bag and 1 rod. I only fish with jigs, t-rigged plastics and small paddletails so the small bag is big enough to carry everything I need.
Bassin407 reply :
It's like the old saying, the more lures you bring the less fish you'll catch.
Bankbeater reply :
I usually bring a bc for jigs, a spinning reel for weightless plastics, and a bc for spinnerbaits. I tried carrying a backpack but it can get banged around, and sometimes it got wet. Now I carry a two shelf box.
soflabasser reply :
On 4/28/2016 at 7:56 AM, RyanDR said:I do a lot of bank fishing as I'm currently in college and don't have access do my little Jon boat about 10 months out of the year. I always want to bring way too much. I know I would be fine with just one tackle box and throw a bunch of stuff in there and one rod. But there's always the "what if" and I'll need all my baits. Recently I've been bringing 2 rods and 2-3 3601 size tackle boxes + whatever random plastics and crap I think I'll need in a backpack.
I sometimes miss the days where I was first getting into fishing and only had one rod and a few lures.
So what do you all bring bank fishing?
I tend to bring a bookbag with 2 Plano boxes of artificial lures, terminal tackle,a digital scale,tape measure,water bottles, meal replacement bars, and 2-3 rods at most.
FishHard247 reply :
I have a coleman crawdad and fish all farm ponds. Last night tho, I had 2 hours and my trolling motor battery was dead. So I hit the closest one from the house. The pond is clear but stained most times and in mid summer, gets so much watermeal on it you cant fish. I take it all. Full backpack and 3 rods. I lean the rods up against the truck and they are ready with the most successful lures from the past at this particular pond. It was slow last night, not even a bluegill bite within the first hour but then! Out of the blue I caught a 4 pounder on a green rage craw at 7:30pm and then after the frogs started croaking I went to a black 3/8 oz buzzbait and landed it in 3 inches of water and caught another 3.6 pounder! From the bank! This pond usually yields one pounders but last night was good. Its post spawn here. Heres some pics.
Hawkeye21 reply :
I always have my backpack with whatever tackle I need to focus on the fish I want that day. Sometimes more spinners, sometimes more crank baits and sometimes more top water baits.
Depending on where I'm fishing I will bring 1 to 3 rods. If I'm trout fishing all I need is one light rod. If I'm fishing around a pond I'll bring 2 or 3 depending on how many different types of lures I want to fish. I hate having to switch baits out too often.
MassYak85 reply :
I usually don't bring a ton. A couple plano boxes stuffed into a small backpack along with whatever I need to deal with a fish once I catch it (pliers, scale etc.). At most I bring 2 rods. The minimum I bring is my hook box and a few bags of worms along with one rod.
clh121787 reply :
The best tool I've ever brought bank fishing has been a boat haha
edfitzvb reply :
One BC and One Spinning setup
One 3600 type bag with a shoulder strap, rig like a creel. Left side pocket holds pliers, scale, sunglasses, etc
Right side pocket holds critter baits and trailers
Center front holds all worm baits
Three 3600 boxes in the main compartmrnt for hard baits to include:
cranks, jerks, poppers, spinnerbaits, etc.... Whatever I wish to bring for that trip.
When fishing I swing the bag back to the small of my back. When I move, I just pick up the rod that I don't have in my hand and I'm ready to go
BaitMonkey1984 reply :
A boat.
Master Bait'r reply :
A kayak. ?
hoosierbass07 reply :
I wish I could go back to the way I fished the first spring/summer I started fishing for bass - one tackle bag with one pack of Yum-Dingers, one pack of Power worms and one pack of lizards. That set up satisfied me all summer long.
S. Sass reply :
On 4/29/2016 at 1:22 AM, the reel ess said:If I can drive close to the water, I bring the arsenal. That would be private water.
Same here most almost all my bank fishing is private water. I load the Z71 with the big bag and grab 3 to 5 rods usually 2 Spinning 3 Baitcasting and pull less than a 100 feet usually end up backing right up to the water using tailgate for a table.
Brikon reply :
3 rods: Medium/Fast Action, Medium-Heavy/Moderate Action, Heavy/Fast Action.
Shakey heads, zoom trick worms, A couple creature baits, hooks, Chatterbaits, Fish head spin, a couple crankbaits. I fit all this in one backpack.
Jeff Bernaeyge reply :
I have been taking a bc with a chatterbait and a spinning rod with a grub, then my tackle box. looking in the future to do one setup with a hip pack though. keep it light and mobile
fishwizzard reply :
As long as I am not going far enough from my car that I need to bring a lot of water, a first aid kit, and other hiking stuff, I just bring a small fly fishing chest pack. It fits a few loose hardbaits or a pocket Plano in the front fly compartment, and a 5 compartment Plano and maybe two to three small bags of plastics in the "large" pocket. I keep some leader, a tube of megastrike, nippers, and hemostats in the side pockets.
I only bring a single rod, a ML spinner that leans more towards the M side. I find that a weightless fluke, a few Ned rigs or variants, a few spinnerbaits, and some 4" Fat Impacts are all I really need from the bank.
Now, I only ever seem to catch small bass, so maybe it is best to ignore me. 
hawgenvy reply :
Normally my bank fishing is a casual evening outing for an hour or two and I'll bring one rod and a shoulder strap bag with various compartments. It's real easy to reach into even while holding the rod and holds a bunch of tackle as well as pliers, clippers, rag, weighing scale, and hook sharpener.
But sometimes on weekend evenings I'll grab a fishing buddy and go up to my aunt's house an hour away. She lives on a golf course full of ponds with fish. On spring evenings after the golfers are gone, we'll roll her golf cart out of the garage and load the rear deck with a half dozen rods and a ton of tackle and refreshments. It's basically a bass boat on wheels. We'll go hunting for bass at a dozen prime spots, each with well groomed banks and each having the occasional 5+ giant. There are some spots for big snook, too. It's a blast! Thank you, Aunt!
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I.rar reply :
Copied from my post from a other thread :
Through all of my buying and selling tackle, I found I really only need 3 nice setups for my fishing. Unless something catches my eye, lol.
Medium/Light spinning for 1/8-5/16 (I do most of my fishing with this)
Medium casting for 1/4-5/8
Medium/heavy casting for 3/8-1oz
All fast action with braid and leader (6lb, 10lb & 15lb).
I'm not a tackle junkie with a million baits to choose from. Over the years I've narrowed down my selection to the bait styles I have the most confidence in, then manufacturers. What I have is roughly 5 styles of soft plastics and a hand full of hard baits for each rod power. I even did the spreadsheet thing other members suggested to help keep track of what you use and need to reorder so I'm not shopping for new-to-me baits when I can see what works for me.
This helped me limit my gear, selection and stress carrying what I need when I'm bank beating. Also makes restocking easier and cheaper.
Small bag for when I bring just the ML spinning
Slightly larger bag for when I bring more than 1 rod or any plastics longer than 4-5"
Just add water.
Heron reply :
Here's a better idea, if you just get your mind to stop haunting you by thinking, "what-if," then you won't need anyone else's input on what you should take.
dday07 reply :
I never have more than like 20 choices...all some way match the main forage that will be near the bank during each period..either shad,bluegill,craws,baby bass..and frogs in the Summer
Outdoor Zack reply :
On 5/6/2016 at 11:25 PM, Heron said:Here's a better idea, if you just get your mind to stop haunting you by thinking, "what-if," then you won't need anyone else's input on what you should take.
That's easier said than done
Heron reply :
On 5/8/2016 at 9:44 AM, Outdoor Zack said:That's easier said than done
Actually, no it isn't.
Heron reply :
In my bank fishing experience, regardless of whether Im fishing for numbers, or fishing for bigguns. Ive always had more success by changing my shoreline locations more often, than changing my baits.
So my tackle selection is almost always limited to about 1-4 different baits, total.
(Note: this is for waters that Im fairly acquainted with.)
snake95 reply :
On 4/28/2016 at 7:56 AM, RyanDR said:But there's always the "what if" and I'll need all my baits. Recently I've been bringing 2 rods and 2-3 3601 size tackle boxes + whatever random plastics and crap I think I'll need in a backpack.
I sometimes miss the days where I was first getting into fishing and only had one rod and a few lures.
So what do you all bring bank fishing?
I take both approaches: both the KISS principle, and the "be prepared" approach. For me, both have their merits - neither one is wrong. For some people, obviously it is one or the other.
On "simple" days, I have one rod, one hook remover, and either a plastics binder or a plano 3600 or 3700 box.
On the not-as simple days, I use an over-the-shoulder tackle bag and two rods.
Honestly, some days I get by with only a single 3600 box but still feel the need for two rods - say a shorter one with mono for topwater hardbaits and another longer heavier one with braid for frogs.
My shoulder bag always has a basic stock of various hooks, weights, and jigs. I also have a scale and tape. I add or subtract 3600 boxes and/or plastics bags in a ziplock in the main compartment based on the day. I might throw in a floro spool for leaders if needed. The baitbinder has a subset of the shoulder bag hooks and weights.
I am a bit of an organization freak and the key to staying flexible for me is to have everything modular and ready to go. So, I have an assortment of "go" boxes, usually stocked with a variety of baits based on the season rather than by lure type. With 2-3 go boxes plus a few bags of soft plastics, I have never ever felt like I ran out of options or missed a key bait.
At home I have clear boxes with "on deck" lures and plastics, to try out or put back into rotation in the 3600 boxes (based on a suggestion from another BR reader). I use old style tackle boxes only for storage at home, unless I'm going on a serious road trip.
I go with "simple" if I am going for a quick trip, want to dedicate my time to a particular type of lure or method, or just want to travel light.
I go with the bag if I have a longer time to fish, and especially if I want to try some lures I haven't used in a while. For me, half the fun is experimenting with a variety of lures when I have several hours to do that.
Alright, I'll admit it, on really long trips, I sometimes I'll toss in a bunch of spare 3600 boxes and yet another rod in the car. I love to try different things, when I have the time to justify changing around.
greentrout reply :
(1) medium casting 6 6" rod & (1) 5 6" medium spinning rod. Casting 12 lb. mono. Spinning 8 or 10 lb. mono. Good shoes, loose cool clothing, some snacks and a winning attitude. Lucky to have the opportunity to catch the LMB.
Good Fishing.
Torn Thumb reply :
Over the shoulder tackle bag with 1-3 3601 boxes, bug spray, cheap polarized sunglasses to see cover that I wouldn't otherwise, one spinning rod,Soft Plastics binder, pliers, grip scale, license in a ziplock bag, small box of hooks, and a bottle of water
I also have anywhere from 3-5 3600 or 3601 boxes in the trunk of my car along with another spinning rod and multiple soft plastics. I swap out boxes and the rod based on where I'm fishing that day.
Bruce424 reply :
My bps tackle back pack
4 3600 tackle trays jigs, topwater, crankbaits, spinnerbaits
Small Plano tray for hooks and sinkers
Gallon zip lock with about 10 packs of assorted plastics.
Pliers and gripper scale
3 rods usually
blckshirt98 reply :
100% bank here and here's what I bring -
1) Boomerang Snip Tool attached to belt loop via small carabiner.
2) 1 or 2 rods depending on where I'm fishing or what I feel like using that day. On very rare occasions I'll bring a 3rd rod
3) Backpack - Kelty RedTail. Backpack will have:
- Waterbottle in external side mesh pouch.
- Knife clipped onto shoulder strap.
- In small pouch - Phone, Wallet, Keys, Fishing License, Small First Aid Kit, Emergency Whistle, Pocket Book of Knots
- In medium pouch - fluoro for leader (usually two types of # test), Bogagrip, sunscreen, pliers, scents, extra terminal tackle like hooks/power swivels/snaps/dropshot weights.
- In large pouch - one 3500 sized Plano with finesse terminal tackle and previously used plastics for re-use, one 3600 sized Plano with a selection of hardbaits, one ZipLoc gallon sized freezer bag with an assortment of plastics. On very rare occasions I'll bring a second 3600 sized Plano with additional baits,
- In laptop/waterbladder sleeve - small hand towel and snacks like energy bars and beef jerky.
Seems like a lot but I have enough space left in the backpack to fit a bulky sweater or a few more Planos if needed but I like to travel fairly light! The water bottle is usually the heaviest item I carry and the backpack tends to tip over in the direction of the water bottle when I put it down.
Josh Smith reply :
It depends.
Generally speaking, I bring a smallish tacklebox (two drawer) and five to six rods. I load this smallish tacklebox out of the (much) bigger tacklebox I have.
Recently, I added a tackle bag as well specifically for river lures, or lures I use mostly on the river as opposed to the lake.
Rods:
1. 6' Cherrywood Rod MH/F with 65lb braid. This is my jig rod. I love the blank; it does exactly what I want it to do, makes the exact action I want from jigs. It's a good rod but the cost was kept down by using lesser-quality guides and reel seat. Been talking to DVC about a better built rod with the same action as the Cherrywood.
2. 6'6" 80 Million Modulus MH/F Jimmy Houston rod with 12lb mono. My Texas Rig rod. Because this rod is so light and sensitive for the price (retail about $80, if I recall) it's on probation.
3. 6'6" 80 Million Modulus MH/F Jimmy Houston rod with 30lb braid and 8lb leader. My jerkbait rod. I picked up two of these on clearance, and like its twin, it's on probation. Still, I abused this one and couldn't get it to bust, so I'm hopeful.
4. 7'4" KVD Quantum MH/F cranking rod with 12lb mono. Obviously, my crankbait rod.
5. 7' Daiwa MH/F with 50lb braid and 12lb leader. My spinnerbait rod. Was my frogging rod but I'll be finding a H/F rod for that this year.
6. 5'6" Quantum UL rod. For panfish or when the bass are just being really finicky.
The rods all have Ambassadeurs of one sort or another on 'em, except for the ultralight. That has a Pflueger spinning reel.
I don't try to use all these. I do start by using each one, from what I think will be the most probable to least probable to get a bite for a given location and time. Once I figure it out, I keep on with the lure/rod/reel combo that's working until it stops working, then I repeat.
The tackle boxes contain mostly backups and maybe an alternate color or two for what I'm using. I don't generally switch, but I may I'm getting short strikes. Mostly, there's a color for clear water and one for muddy. I snag and don't always get the lure back, so the backups are essential. I don't want to leave a hot bite just because I lost the best-producing lure!
Josh
Lefty2215 reply :
So glad I found this thread. I'm bank fish about 95% of the time and I've been adding and taking out things from my bag. I use an Outdoor Products Traverse backpack. It was like $10 from Walmart and has plenty of room while keeping me from taking every piece of equipment I own.
Rods: BC with 12#
Spinning with 8#
Backpack:
It has 3 pockets with the largest having a sleeve against the back to hold a hydration system which holds my soft plastics. The pocket itself holds 3 3700s but I only have 2 which leaves room for a light jacket or something else.
A smaller pocket which has small pockets on the inside which holds scissors, wacky tool, knife, pliers, etc.The pocket itself is perfect for a scale, first aid kit, extra spool and line, sunscreen, extra face shield, etc.
And a small pocket in the front which could hold any other sort of accessory you need or phone, wallet, keys, snacks and stuff like that. Also has a water bottle holder on either side which I usually put 2 half frozen, half water bottles which will thaw throughout the day.
nothing special but I feel it works better for my use than having a backpack that I can just weigh down with 30 pounds of gear.
Word from experience: bring a change of clothes just in case it rains or you just end up getting wet during the day. Never under-estimate the value of a dry pair of socks for an hour drive home.
YoTone reply :
2 jigs, 1 chatterbait, beef jerky and a pack of newports.
jtipton91 reply :
I bring a back pack with 3 Plano trays. 1 for term. tackle. 1 for hard baits and 1 for jigs and spinners. 10 or so packs of soft plastics. 3 rods. 1 spinning outfit and 2 casting.
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