I just purchased a brand spanking new Trition Mag 186 DC...

is there a good resource that LISTS OUT THE FOLLOWING:

must haves on the boat (like safety equipment, tools, flares, etc)

must have tackle

must have rods

must have reels

any help would greatly be appreciated

Running lights

Throw cushion

Horn or whistle

Pfds for everyone on board

Paddle

20 rods and reels and a couple of thousand baits. ;D

Do you have any tackle at all at this point?  Are you new to bass fishing?   The appropriate answers to your questions require some more information - - like what kind of lakes do you fish, what your budget is, etc......

i will mainly be small and largemout bass fihing in lakes and the delta in North California..

i have some tackle but am looking for the basics like

6 different rods and what actions

appropiate reels for all rods

line

baits from top water to worms

and of course the stuff every fisherman wishes he had before he got on the water..

like hemostats to take out deep hooks..nets, etc

thanks for the help

Rod & reel suggestions

Here's a place to start: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1141187546

Tackle

Here you go: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1180614839

Line

Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft, #6 for spinning tackle, #12 for baitcasting

You Rock!

any reccomendations for things I NEED to have in the boat? (besides tackle)

really appreciate it

Rub it in!!!  

Start with the safety equipment and move on from there.  Most state websites have the required safety devices which are mandatory for every boat!

Congrats on the new boat.  I would go with shimano reel and rod combos One Med-Heavy 7'6" long bait caster, one 7' Med-heavy,7'med  all in bait caster.  7' med, 6'6" med, and 6'6" light-med in spinning.  Matched with either a curado or a citica.

Here's a few things that I think are required to have in a boat that aren't directly fishing related:

Sunscreen

Bug spray

Handi wipes (I eat lunch most times out)

A small plastic bag for garbage

Spare fuses

A whistle

& maybe a couple of emergency rain ponchos

I've been wanting to buy a spare prop and carry an adjustable wrench in case I hit rocks and need to change over while on the water but I haven't gotten around to that yet.

any reccomendations for things I NEED to have in the boat? (besides tackle)

First Aid Kit

Sunblock

A jacket

An emergency change of clothes (I read more and more about hypothermia after people fall in the water)

A small radio to listen to local weather reports.  I know on the delta weather can sneak up on you.

Replacement batteries for whatever devices you are using (like flashlights, radio, etc).

A small tool kit and ratchet set

Spare allergy medicine if you have allergies.

A whistle.

Flares.

You all have missed #1 necessity that I can think of.

T.P.

Oh and plenty of plugs for the drain hole

A few of these would be GREAT!!!

http://www.westernbass.com/utah/library/view.html?id=1913

Bikini models that fish + new bass boat = HEAVEN

I can't tell by the sound of your voice but are you excited about the new boat!!

Congrads on the new ride, just remember there is always something when you are on the water that you are missing. Keep a pen and a note pad or you will never remember!  Good luck