Bandages (well have a life boat first aid kit now), safety glasses, floss (for bobber stopper), cheap knife, hook sharpener
I'm putting together a new tackle box for this spring and I'm keeping it minimal. It seems like my box is all jigs, a few bobbers, splitshot, pliers usually add some slimjims and peanuts later on. I just feel like I'm missing something.
Bandages (well have a life boat first aid kit now), safety glasses, floss (for bobber stopper), cheap knife, hook sharpener
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Clippers for line,small scissors, multi tool.
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Bug spray,polarized sunglasses, reel magic, first aid kit, gps/compass! This is besides the stuff you already mentioned.
nail clippers, polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, needlenose pliers or a needlenose multitool, rags
Everyone has the fish catchin stuff covered, but they left out a very important item. It's for when you or someone with you gets a hook in them. A foot or so of braided Dacron line, tied in a loop. Dacron has good diameter and is real strong. If you don't know how to use it you need to learn. It can save a fishing trip that has been weeks in the making.
I also throw a shallow to mid running crank bait, usually in chartreuse, and the beetle spin looking blades to put one of my curl tails on. I never pass anything along the bank without throwing a spinner at it and cranking real slow. Colorado blades as big as a quarter at a minimum, and minnow colors on the tail. I think it's usually 1/8oz for casting distance. Have a half a turn on the reel when it hits the water so it goes to work right away.
Hemostats or forceps are lighter and remove hooks as well or better than pliers. I have a blind bag that I keep my walk around stuff in and throw it over my shoulder and go. Other bags are available but this one just came to me and works great. If you have the room, an extra spool full of line isn't a bad idea either.
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Sunscreen
Multi-tool
Lighter plug phone charger
Band aids
Dental floss
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small flashlight. small air horn, hand warmer, stick matches, band aids, flair
I carry a small plastic box for jigheads, tubes, and swivels. But I carry it in a water proof storage box with extras. Things in there are pliers, rod repair kit (rod tips, hot glue, matches) , electrical tape, knife, and extra fishing line.
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Takeum Jigs
pocket knife, neednose pliers, extra line, lighter, turnacate, super glue. No need for bandaids if you have superglue!