How much crap do you take fishing?

[Spoonminnow]

Over the years I discovered stuff I must take with me (red letters) and optional stuff no big deal if I didn't.
How does your list compare?

personal:
bandaids, New Skin
binoculars
rubber boots for launching
bug spray
camera
cell phone, ph. no.s
fishing vest
fly swatter
hat or visor, face net, bandana vs sweat
note pad, pen
pipe, tobacco, lighter
piss can
rain gear
snack, water, gum, juice box, thermos
sun block
sunglasses
sweat shirt with hood, sweat pants (spring/fall)
Tums
Utility bag with the above
wallet, fish license, permits, cash, watch
life vest with whistle (state law)


Fishing from boat:
battery (charged). Tr. Motor and sonar
hook bird's nest pick
buoy markers
file, sharp scissors, pliers
weight scale, ruler
floats – foam and plastic
jaw grabbers, spreaders (pickerel)
lure boxes (jig box - check stock)
lake map - depth
net
oars, anchor
pail, livewell boxes (boat and truck), 12v pump and small battery
bungee (to hold rods on truck)
plastic bag for proven lures and trash bag
rods / reels
seat cushion and plastic foot stool (sit on boat seat for elevation)
sonar with transducer clamp
super glue
rags to hold pickerel and wipe hands

[Danny Lang]

Man that’s a lot of stuff.

[DockShootinJack]

Can be a boat load of stuff or as simple as a few jigheads and a bag of plastics shoved in my pocket when I hit the banks

[slabbandit]

My son is a neat freak when it comes to his boat. Everything has a purpose and a place. We've had some good arguments when I show up with my stuffed Walmart bags!! I don't guess I have it anymore but I had an old picture of my trying to put an old kitchen sink in the boat.....He Said, "I know that's right"!!

[Spoonminnow]

My son is a neat freak when it comes to his boat. Everything has a purpose and a place.

Thing is, every item has a purpose and are especially needed for certain lakes and conditions. Examples are easy to imagine
In a small jon boat doing it over the side can be risky - and messy! What do ya do without a can ???
Ever try cutting braid with your teeth or a knive?
Ever try getting the hook(s) out of a large pickerel's mouth?!!
The more a fish jumps all over the place, the more likely you'll lose the fish and the lure without a net nearby.
Sunglass and hat/visor cut eye strain and glare.
Bug spray keep those biting bugs from stinging and me having to swat at them constantly.
How many fish have you lost on a dull hook? ... now where did I put the file?
Rain possible? Better have the poncho!

Granted, fishing from shore wouldn't require half of what's listed, but even then, the rest are still must-haves.

[BobC]

Can be a boat load of stuff or as simple as a few jigheads and a bag of plastics shoved in my pocket when I hit the banks

As I mentioned in a previous thread, I’m down to a minimalist approach. A pretty small Fanny pack with an assortment of jigs and mostly TM baits, floats, shot and the like. Hip boots, and about the only mandatory extras are some bandaids, a bottle of water, and because of some health concerns a cell phone. You don’t need much for a half day on the water.
Bob

[shipahoy41]

I am old and try to be very selective with what I can carry on the bank..

A MUST:
two rods and a Rod tube carrier


Fishing Vest and Western hat

Vest Contents: Personal DIY slip floats and lures








SLAB SAUCE
TREE OIL BUG REPELLANT
extra 4lb line, #4 hooks, 1/16th jig heads, and snaps
sinkers
bobber stops
nail clipper to cut line
sunglasses
towel
cell phone
truck keys
mints, gum and candy
Waterproof jacket
16 oz Tumbler with coffee


SEVEN GALLON BUCKET with lid swivel seat




Mike

[NIMROD]

I don't carry alot . Storage on my boat all ropes , life vests, tool kit , rags and such . 3 rods most of the time and sometimes a cooler . Take a milk crate with a few tubes and leads in a plastic bag , a small box of hand tied jigs , scales , test weight , and a few small tools . Most folks carry way too much fishing tackle in my opinion .

[impdog]

Better to have it than not even if you have to walk to the truck and get something a small first aid kit is a must you never know now days with alot of us on blood thinners a nick or poke can really bleed for sure!

[BuckeyeCrappie]

Too much! LOL