Gear check off list

[RJClark]

I'm planning on hitting the water for the first time this weekend, I think I have all the equipment and gear I need. Does anyone have a gear check off list they are willing to share or just something you did not think of your first time out?

[Sdspeed]

I'm planning on hitting the water for the first time this weekend, I think I have all the equipment and gear I need. Does anyone have a gear check off list they are willing to share or just something you did not think of your first time out?


Good list to start with, add as you go!

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/index.php?page=checklist

[CheapPelican]

[ ] Check weather reports
[ ] Check tides
[ ] FF batteries charged
[ ] Bait tank batteries charged
[ ] VHF Radio charged
[ ] Prep tackle
[ ] Rig rods
[ ] License
[ ] Phone dry bag
[ ] Dry bag
[ ] Water
[ ] Food
[ ] Splash jacket
[ ] Pants/Waders
[ ] PFD
[ ] Gaff, grip
[ ] Game Clip
[ ] Mirage drive
[ ] Paddle
[ ] Seat
[ ] Bildge pump
[ ] FF head unit
[ ] FF battery
[ ] Bait tank battery
[ ] Pliers
[ ] Scissors
[ ] Knife
[ ] Vhf Radio
[ ] Cart
[ ] Bait tank
[ ] Check Wet mount water level
[ ] Cooler
[ ] Spare straps

[alanw]

You forgot:
[ ] BEER
[ ] Cigars
[ ] Leashes
[ ] Sunscreen
[ ] Net


And for the less fortunate:
[ ] Wife's permission

[CheapPelican]

[ ] Piss bottle

[LawDog]

[ ] Piss bottle

Probably the most important thing after yak, paddle, seat, and rigs and tackle

[flemdogg]

[ ] Piss bottle

Seriously! Don't forget this one

[alanw]

I'm pretty sure that's what the empty beer bottles are for

[DanaPT]

really a piss bottle? you guys stowing it and dumping it in a toilet when you get back to land?

[ ] pee tube

[StinkyMatt]

Piss bottle? Wtf?


Yank that snake over the side and let it flow. Just be carefull that you don't tangle it up in the mirage fins under the boat.:D

[jorluivil]

Piss bottle? Wtf?


Yank that snake over the side and let it flow. Just be carefull that you don't tangle it up in the mirage fins under the boat.:D


I usually pee, check the water temp and depth at the same time:D

[Southman]

Cheap Pelican

You are always there to pass out some valuable information. You've helped me in the past. Much appreciated. Guys like you make this forum one hell of a cool place.

Thanks!

[CheapPelican]

I'm pretty sure that's what the empty beer bottles are forhttp://youtu.be/UHXrfajDn9s?t=2m58s


I usually pee, check the water temp and depth at the same time:D
Unfortunately I'm not that well endowed, but I do use it to subdue halibut.


Cheap Pelican

You are always there to pass out some valuable information. You've helped me in the past. Much appreciated. Guys like you make this forum one hell of a cool place.

Thanks!
:cheers1:

[GregAndrew]

I capped the bottom of a flush mount extender to kill two birds with one Pvc.