What Is It? 2024
JT Bagwell reply :
What is the single item that you would never go on a fishing trip without?
(I don't mean your boat, fishing license and the obvious things)
I am not really sure what mine is but I will do some thinking and post it later.
MarkH024 reply :
Needle nose pliers and good set of cutters. Not sure if that is obvious or not, but ever since being hooked in the fingers with trebles and 3-4 lbs hanging off my hand for dear life I will never again fish without them. Since I incorporated that rule, I have never had a hook incident again.
5dollarsplash reply :
Smart Phone-Honestly
GPS, contact with 911 or assistance. I wouldn't head out without it. I keep mine in one of the Berkley waterproof containers.
wngan9447 reply :
at least a second rod... fishing one style gets old quick.
hookedahawg reply :
Lucky hat 
AJMichigan reply :
Well being a 20 year old, I was raised with technology/smartphones/ect, so im going to leave those off. Honestly I wouldnt go without my cigarettes.
Sam reply :
Needle Nose Pliers.
MegaStrike.
Map.
aqualkinbush reply :
sunscreen...being lobster red is painful.
Dwight Hottle reply :
SCALE
bassmaster99 reply :
Needle nose pliers and some chartreuse JJ's.
tholmes reply :
My hat. Sunburned scalp is not fun.
Tom
BassinLou reply :
My sunglasses. No sunglasses, no trip.
lanzbass reply :
Filet Knife...
Mccallister25 reply :
Needle nose pliers for me.. Sunglasses are also a necessity.
Quitlimpin reply :
On 7/27/2013 at 5:17 AM, BassinLou said:My sunglasses. No sunglasses, no trip.
X2. That's a no brainer for me.
derekxec reply :
sun glasses
Brian Needham reply :
Costas
scale
camera/phone (someone has to show 00mod what dinks look like)
JJ's magic
CPBassFishing reply :
Sunglasses
Bugspray
Smartphone
SWIMBAITS 
slonezp reply :
Doughnuts
nascar2428 reply :
Hat, sunglasses and bug spray.
MarkH024 reply :
Working on the man boobs?On 7/27/2013 at 7:10 AM, slonezp said:Doughnuts
slonezp reply :
On 7/27/2013 at 8:01 AM, MarkH024 said:Working on the man boobs?
It's been a tradition of mine and my sons for quite some time. Before every trip to the Chain we stop off at Thornton's in Volo and he buys chocolate longjons for breakfast.
A-Jay reply :
Truck Keys.
A-Jay
BadContrakt reply :
Sunglasses aren't a big deal for me. I've got rugged retinas!
Bugspray... Meh... I never seem to have a problem with bugs.
Hat? I have the thickest most man-pretty hair - No sun penetrates through it, plus I'm italian and have naturally sun-resistant "olive" skin, so there's no need for me to have a hat to cover my neck or face either.
I could go without my smartphone, although I always bring it for pictures and the all-important weather radar.
Never used JJ's magic.
Hmmmmmmmmm........ I'd say... I really honestly can't think of anything that I would HAVE to have with me. I just need my tackle, my rod, and a fully charged battery to beat those docks and pads with. I can live without most of the stuff mentioned here. If I see one that I really agree with I'll come back and mention it, but for now, I just need the essential fishing gear.
Dwight Hottle reply :
Well if you don't have a scale & you catch a new pb it is not a true pb Then we have to live through another post of how much do you think this weighs?
MichiganFishing1997 reply :
Snacks, no matter how much I love to fish, a trip is ruined for me when i get too hungry. Snacks are always in my bag, whether it be power bars, a bag of chip, something. Water is right there with it. To me my hat, knife, and things like that are give ins. A hungry Christian is not a happy or successful fisherman.
BadContrakt reply :
On 7/27/2013 at 9:31 AM, Dwight Hottle said:Well if you don't have a scale & you catch a new pb it is not a true pb Then we have to live through another post of how much do you think this weighs?
There's always a scale in my boat. I would consider that part of the tackle.
On 7/27/2013 at 9:33 AM, MichiganFishing1997 said:Snacks, no matter how much I love to fish, a trip is ruined for me when i get too hungry. Snacks are always in my bag, whether it be power bars, a bag of chip, something. Water is right there with it. To me my hat, knife, and things like that are give ins. A hungry Christian is not a happy or successful fisherman.
HERE IT IS. This is the one thing that I could not go out for more than a couple hours without. After the 2 hour mark or maybe even sooner I'm scrounging into my "Pic-a-nic-a-bass-kit" for a nutty bar, pop tart, bottle of water, or fruit snacks. There's my answer... Snacks!
P.S. My "picnic basket" is a tupperware container about 16 inches long, 8 inches wide, and 4 inches deep, completely waterproof and has buoys on the side so if it falls in I can retrieve my snacks, keys, and cell phone safely. In-genius fisherman's tool that none of us should be without. It was only like 10 bucks.
A-Jay reply :
On 7/27/2013 at 9:31 AM, Dwight Hottle said:Well if you don't have a scale & you catch a new pb it is not a true pb Then we have to live through another post of how much do you think this weighs?
So a guy, who is fishing alone, catches a PB and realizes that he forgot his scale -
When he screams - does it make a sound ?
A-Jay
00 mod reply :
On 7/27/2013 at 9:42 AM, A-Jay said:So a guy, who is fishing alone, catches a PB and realizes that he forgot his scale -
When he screams - does it make a sound ?
A-Jay
Take 2 scales......just in case!
Jeff
thehooligan reply :
Nail clippers, needle nose pliers, lip grip, scale
Caylub reply :
My phone, incase I need to hit up Bass Resource on the spot and get some tips, and bottled water is also a must.
GeorgiaBassBros reply :
I have most of the things i find to be a necessity when fishin with me at all times any way. Phone, wallet, knife, needle nose and copenhagen.
SDoolittle reply :
Toilet paper
Crestliner2008 reply :
Ruger SP-101.
indianabasshunter reply :
On 7/27/2013 at 3:28 PM, S.Doolittle said:Toilet paper
TP for sure.
Caylub reply :
Snake charmer in unfamiliar territory.
MarkH024 reply :
Tradition is good. What's the place called in Volo. Haven't been there in years. I love Boston Creme doughnutsOn 7/27/2013 at 8:37 AM, slonezp said:It's been a tradition of mine and my sons for quite some time. Before every trip to the Chain we stop off at Thornton's in Volo and he buys chocolate longjons for breakfast.
Grizzn N Bassin reply :
A can a dip, sunglasses, and oh yeah TP... pliers are a must buy I think if your a fishermen that's a no brainer.. also some
whitwolf reply :
Copenhagen.
Alas I'm on here this morning and It's raining like crazy, thunder and lightning, and the outlook is poor for the rest of the day.
I thought of another as I was typing. NEVER forget rain gear when you go for a quick trip in between storms.
cbass12 reply :
Pliers, sunglasses, sunscreen, phone.
prjavelin reply :
slider heads !!! they are killer in the deep clear reservoirs I fish.
flyfisher reply :
Stake out pole...best thing ever for a kayak.
Jolly Green reply :
Eighth of a sheet of 600 grit sandpaper to keep my hook points sticky.
scrutch reply :
Another vote for sunglasses. Bright sun for too long equals a guaranteed headache for me. I think ibuprofen is a must for me. I don't need it very often but when I do, and I don't have it, that headache shuts me down. Game over.
wakeeater reply :
a couple of good cigars, some good whiskey for the campfire/cabin/hotel, beef jerky, bug spray, rain gear, & good company.
JT Bagwell reply :
lol Some of you guys crack me up.
Part way through this post I learned that I have reached my positive feedback limit for the day because
I hit like too many times.
rockchalk06 reply :
My glock! I'd shower with it if I wouldn't look like a fool. Its like forgetting your underware, feels weird without it.
Bankbeater reply :
I would have to say my folding hunting knife. I have gone off without water, and food before.
lmbfisherman reply :
Scale and Smartphone for pictures and obviously for emergencies.
FrogFreak reply :
Skoal...yep stupid habit that I've tried quitting but haven't.
bigbear74 reply :
Sunscreen and my phone. I burn very easy.
Texfisherman reply :
Steak and Egg Burrito from Jack in the Box. If we skip that, we don't catch fish.
PABASS reply :
Organization, If I cant find it, its of no use to me.
I am a rider so I have limited space, my backpack without it I cant adjust on the water.
ClackerBuzz reply :
a PB dream 
JT Bagwell reply :
I will be honest with you guys.
I don't even know the answer to my own question yet.
It sure has me thinking though.
rowyourboat reply :
On 7/31/2013 at 12:31 AM, FrogFreak said:Skoal...yep stupid habit that I've tried quitting but haven't.
x2
JT Bagwell reply :
On 7/30/2013 at 6:08 PM, rockchalk06 said:My glock! I'd shower with it if I wouldn't look like a fool. Its like forgetting your underware, feels weird without it.
I love all of my Glocks. (9mm, 40 S&W and .45)
Unfortunately I live in Illinois and we still can't legally carry them.
Lucky for me I know some Jiu Jitsu and Kick Boxing. lol
pbizzle reply :
Gotta stop at Hardee's on the way to the lake for a a steak biscuit and a sweet tea. Gotta have a Mountain Dew and some Gatorades. I don't really get hungry on the lake. I've always gotta have some extra line in case of a real bad backlash.
Bassfishing375 reply :
Since I fish in pike and muskie infested waters needle nose pliers or jaw spreaders are a must.
Nice_Bass reply :
On 8/2/2013 at 2:43 AM, JT Bagwell said:I love all of my Glocks. (9mm, 40 S&W and .45)
Unfortunately I live in Illinois and we still can't legally carry them.
Lucky for me I know some Jiu Jitsu and Kick Boxing. lol
We in Illinois have to be #1 at something!
Coming soon apparently though I think we have heard that for a while now...
38 Super Fan reply :
Headlamp, must have for me, I'm an evening angler.
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