Sunglasses, hat, sunblock, needlenose pliers, sidecutters, coffee, pipe/tobacco.  I suppose I need a rod/reel and at least one Senko

I use mono line, so keep line clippers around my neck on a thin rope. Forgot to mention pfd, sun screen, and Channelock needle nose pliers. I've had the same needle nose pliers for at least 20 yrs.In hot weather I'm wearing a Magellen fishing shirt. Plenty of pockets, and good in the sun. I'll sweat a little in this shirt, but a slight breeze cools you off pretty quick. As I've gotten older I'm more worried about the sunburn on hot days. Coffee in the morning, then water. Plenty of it on hot days.

13 minutes ago, Jigfishn10 said:

My boat goes thru a coast guard approved safety check -  http://www.uscgauxsoportlandme.com/ppages/pvsc/vscabout.html, prior to going in the water:

PDF's (coast guard approved and 1 throwable) , air horn, lights (nav & handheld), flares, fire extinguisher, small tools, documentation, anchor, extra rope

 

Then the carry-ons are sunscreen, fishing equip, water, an extra 5 gals of gas, hat and sunglasses.

 

It's amazing to me that the Coastie Auxilary folks find the time to do boat safety checks, what with feeding the cats, Comic-Con, scale model building, and medieval reenactments....

1 hour ago, TnRiver46 said:

I forgot gallon jug of water 

Do you actually drink a whole gallon on a trip ?

 

Beef jerky . No good getting hangry. 

Sunglasses, Swiss Army Knife, hat, watch, toilet paper, pliers, spinnerbait, at least one working rod and reel, spare line, tape measure, scale, water, lunch, and positive attitude.  I leave work, and any problems behind.

Pliers when fishing treble hooked baits, don’t want another hook in my hand.

Looks like a lot of leaf users

Plus, I dont want to try and explain how I left with underwear but returned home without any

So I'm packing an EMG roll of TP

1 hour ago, Bird said:

Do you actually drink a whole gallon on a trip ?

 

Sometimes ! I love water 

My Costas, sun gaiter, pliers, scale, water, Skoal Mint Xtra Long Cut, and phone to document the catch. 

Sunglasses,  pliers,  snacks, water, rain gear, and pfd. The other thing would be,  not charging the battery. 

Sunglasses and liquids are the only two that would make me put the boat back on the trailer but I’d just go in the bait shop at the ramp and buy some. 

I didn't have sunscreen last weekend but thankfully it was only partly sunny.  2 tubes are in the boat now.  I also keep a 20 oz bottle of water in my boat since once I forgot water on a hot day and I got very dehydrated.  

 

I keep 3 pairs of sunglasses in my boat- 2 Costas and cheap backups.  Fluoro leader line and braid scissors, are things I have to have.  I went in my kayak last summer and forgot leader line.  After going through my leader line, I didn't catch another fish.  Since I fish so much finesse and stand higher than most of you guys in bass boats, I wouldn't want to fish without a net.  I have a folding BPS net that fits nicely in mu gunwale.  

 

Because my phone is old I need to bring my Anker battery.  Listening to podcasts will drain my battery by about half day.  

55 minutes ago, BassNJake said:

So I'm packing an EMG roll of TP

 

That stays in the boat & truck!

 

 

T.P. sunscreen,and my dads Navy pin.....never leave without it.

13 minutes ago, Catt said:

 

That stays in the boat & truck!

 

 

 

Single Ply!!???!!!!!

 

You heathen!

Some kind of head covering, polarized glasses, pliers, and a knife are the only absolutes.  

When I had a boat it was fully stocked with at least 2 of everything personal items including hats, polarized sunglasses, needle nose pliers, line clippers, sun screen, rain gear, warm shirts, PFD’s, Water, lunch, knife, etc. The reason so if my partner forgot something I have a spare. 

Also kept on the engine shut lanyard a spare drain plug and keys.

Saftey items like First Aide kit, tool box, fire extinguisher, Towels, TP and more tackle then anyone every needs.

Now being a backseater I have a small tackle bag with necessities; needle nose plier, line cutters / clipper, sunglasses, sun screen, hat, Tangle Free, Megasrtike, spare spool of line, towel, TP and a small soft cooler bag with water, snacks and lunch. Tackle is down to 1 small bag with 4ea 3600 boxes, serval bags of soft plastics a pork rind jar, Spinning rod and 2 casting rods. Trying to figure out what is needed is a challenge after a life time of being a boater with everything.

Tom 

My Needlenose, a 32oz gatorade, a king size payday, a slime towel, and my dugout filled with something uplifting ?.

my windshield mounted gps and my wife.

My phone. How else can I access the Latest Catch Pics forum to see what I’m missing when getting skunked? ?

45 minutes ago, KP Duty said:

My Needlenose, a 32oz gatorade, a king size payday, a slime towel, and my dugout filled with something uplifting ?.

 

In da couch is fun too, can feel like each cast is 10 min long...

 

scott

3 hours ago, Deleted account said:

It's amazing to me that the Coastie Auxilary folks find the time to do boat safety checks, what with feeding the cats, Comic-Con, scale model building, and medieval reenactments....

I had a feeling you were gonna comment on that post ...  

2 hours ago, Catt said:

That stays in the boat & truck!

Used these once:

Never again, my missile shooter was on fire for 2 days!

Cigars.  Couple extra for the boater, also.