What do you like to always have with you when fishing that you probably did not buy at a tackle store? My list? Good needle-nosed pliers, good pair of side cutters, an old dish towel, sun hat, sun glasses, hemostat, Mora Companion stainless steel knife, small scissors for cutting line, Bic lighter, small stick of hot-melt glue, Stanley 3-foot keychain-type tape measure,  and of course, I always have a Leatherman tool and folding knife on me. I find all of these tools helpful at some point during a fishing trip. 

Cigars. 

Nail clippers, or Shakira....

My tablet - I don't have maps on my sonar, so I run Navionics on the 8" Samsung Galaxy which was in a clamp mount on the canoe - still deciding on how I'll mount it in the F-9.

 

9 minutes ago, Deleted account said:

Nail clippers, or Shakira....

Wacky wacky

Individually packaged lens cleaning wipes and microfiber cloth for cleaning the electronics screens.  I have touch screen fish finders so they get messy fast.

I'd be willing to bet that most boats were not bought at a tackle store.  They were bought at a dealer or from a private owner.

 

I have a Beckman muskie net that I inherited from my Grandfather before he died of cancer in 2012.  I'm sure initially it came from a tackle shop or retailer, but I received it directly from him.

2 minutes ago, Tennessee Boy said:

Individually packaged lens cleaning wipes and microfiber cloth for cleaning the electronics screens.  I have touch screen fish finders so they get messy fast.

We fish with crab, clam, bunker, and other messy baits, so the middle finger knuckle is the only way to go if you don't want a sloppy mess. 

A small tool kit.1/4" drive sockets and interchangeable screwdrivers.

a pocket knife is my #1

My Leatherman Charge TTi. I bring that with me everywhere I go, and get constant use out of it.

Just now, walleyecrazy said:

My Leatherman Charge TTi. I bring that with me everywhere I go, and get constant use out of it.

I didn't include my Leatherman in this list cause it's part of my EDC - never leave home without it.

Survival gear.

I don't go on the water without it.

In particular, bigger water.

A-Jay

 

Yeti cooler, Leatherman, glue, duck tape, towel, a first aid kit, sunscreen and also only on the kayak, I take a heat blanket,  rain gear, and a change of clothes. 

Nail clippers and pliers, buying "fishing branded" versions of these run 3x more, plus I'm sure we can all admit we loose them frequently 

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Cover the instruments with clear slide lock  plastic bags.  Too big ?  Saran Wrap will work also if stretched a little.  I have used both on my F F. I leave the Saran Wrap on if I will be gone for a few days.

Lunch.  

Tools, rope, lights, fuses, survival kit, food, water, sunscreen, prop, shear pins, gloves, 1st aid kit, phone, net,  emergency paddle and inflatable PFD.

3 minutes ago, Bird said:

Tools, rope, lights, fuses, survival kit, food, water, sunscreen, prop, shear pins, gloves, 1st aid kit, phone, net,  emergency paddle and inflatable PFD.

Nicely Done ~

The correct size & type of fuses and shear pins are a Total Trip Saver when we have them.

And pretty much a trip killer when we don't.

You Da man ! 

A-Jay

 

Get-A-Grip cigar clip, side cutters, Coffee mug, Clif Bars, Towel, head lamp, and being in a canoe, a memory foam seat cushion.

I usually have a machete, an axe, a thumping stick (old axe handle or dogwood branch) and good walking shoes within reach. The machete and axe are for clearing vegetation, or of course the dreaded pine tree across the road. The thumping stick is for miscellaneous reasons, self defense and fish euthanasia. The walking shoes are for when/if something won’t start. I need to add some waterproof matches or a bic lighter to the list 

 

I also have a tool box full of basic wrenches and screwdrivers, lots of electrical tape, and the always handy vice grips 

4 hours ago, Choporoz said:

Cigars. 

Only when I’m catfishing! 

Glock

Tool kit

Flashlights

Tow Rope

Taser