Fishing Trip Checklist
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General | Clothing & Accesories | Toiletries | First Aid Kit | Electronics | Survival Gear

This list represents much more than one would normally take on a fishing trip.  You decide which items are relevant to your trip.

General Fishing Gear

  • Fishing Rods and Reels
  • Rod Caddy
  • Reel Oil
  • Sealable Plastic bags
  • Scents & Applicators
  • Daypack
  • Fishing Tackle (applicable to area)
  • Scale for weighing
  • Fillet Knife
  • Fish Stringer or Basket
  • Landing Net
  • Insulated Cooler & Ice
  • Tape Measure

Clothing & Accessories | back to the top
  • Pants/Shorts
  • Socks
  • Underwear
  • Shirts
  • Rain Gear/Poncho
  • Belt
  • Watch
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat or Cap (extended brim)
  • Jackets (both light & heavy)
  • Sneakers or Light Hiking Boots
  • Fanny Pack
  • Thermal Clothing
  • Wool Hat & Gloves
  • Cold Weather Boots
  • Rubber Knee Boots/Hip Waders
  • Bug Head Net
  • Handkerchief

Toiletries | back to the top
  • Insect Repellent
  • Tick Repellent/Removal Tool
  • Sunscreen
  • Prescription Medicines
  • Toilet Paper
  • Foot Powder
  • Toothbrush/Toothpaste/Mouthwash/Floss
  • Deodorant
  • Electric Razor (Charger/Batteries)
  • Razor/Shaving Cream
  • Antibacterial Wipes
  • Soap/Shampoo
  • Hand Sanitizer 
  • Feminine Products
  • Moisturizing Lotion (Unscented)
  • Nail Clippers
  • Comb/Brush

First Aid Kit | back to the top
  • Aspirin/non-aspirin pain relievers
  • Adhesive Bandages (Assorted Sizes)
  • Sterile Gauze Bandages
  • Sterile Roller Gauze
  • Medical Tape
  • Razor Blade
  • Anti-Histamine/Benedryl
  • First Aid Guide Book
  • Elastic Bandages
  • Safety Pins
  • Snake Bite Kit (for known species in area fishing)
  • Bee Sting Kit
  • Neosporin/Bacitracin
  • Tweezers
  • Saline Eye Wash
  • Needle & Silk Floss Thread
  • Scissors
  • Cotton Swabs
  • Antacid
  • Poison Ivy Cream
  • Hydrocortisone Cream
  • Large Flexible Bandages
  • Cold pack
  • Altitude Sickness Medicine
  • Seasickness Medicine
  • Alcohol Swabs
  • Antiseptic Wipes
  • Ammonia Inhalants(smelling salts)
  • Butterfly Strips
  • Cavit-(6gram tube)-Temp. filling material for lost fillings)
  • Microshield (Lightweight mouth shield for giving CPR)
  • Gel Bandage for Blisters
  • Moleskin or Molefoam
  • Laxative
  • SAM Splint
  • Thermometer
  • 1oz. bottle of syrup of ipecac
  • Anaphylaxis kit, Epi Pen Tongue Depressors
  • Corn Starch (For Heat Rash)
  • Hydrogen Peroxide
  • Eye Drops

Electronics | back to the top
  • Flashlight (Small & Large)
  • AM/FM Battery/Solar Radio
  • Headlamp
  • Alarm Clock
  • GPS Unit
  • Cell Phone & Charger
  • Mini Tape Recorder
  • Camera and/or Camcorder
  • Laptop/PDA
  • Fishfinder

 


Survival Gear | back to the top
  • Personal Floatation Device (PFD)
  • Local Emergency Service Phone Numbers
  • Canteen/Camelback
  • Location of nearest medical help
  • Fire starter/Waterproof Matches/Lighter
  • Compass
  • Knife & Sharpener
  • Emergency Space Blanket
  • Water Filter/Tablets
  • Satellite Phone (if fishing extremely remote area)
  • Signal Mirror
  • Chem-lites
  • Survival Signal Strobe
  • Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
  • Flare Gun
  • Florescent Signal Panel  

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