Fishing Trip Checklist
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Fishing Trip Checklist
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Getting ready to go on a fishing trip soon? If so, it is vital that you remember to bring a number of essential items. It does not matter whether you are going by yourself or with a number of friends or family members, it is always important to be prepared for any situation. After all, fishing is an activity that is typically enjoyed out in the open water. Making your way back to the car and then to your house will be no easy matter, especially if you decided to go fishing in a different state or country. Luckily, you can find information on all of the essential items you need for a great and fun fishing trip in the list provided below. Divided into a number of different categories, you will see that these items serve a wide range of purposes on fishing vacations. But though their uses may vary, it is just as crucial to note that they are equal in their importance on any standard fishing voyage. Thus, be sure to take some time to look at all of the items below and check them off as you load them into your trunk or, if you are planning on a fishing trip that takes place out of town, your suitcase. • • • •
Necessary documentation: o State fishing license, resident or non-resident and specific to the type of water you are fishing on (freshwater or saltwater) o Driver’s license as additional identification o Boat insurance policy, if applicable Clothing: o Waterproof shoes or boots that won’t slip o Long-sleeve shirts and pants to protect from the sun o Sunscreen o Hat or sunglasses o Additional clothing in case of rain o Bathing suit o Insulated undergarments, especially on cold days Food and drink: o Bottles of water or Gatorade o Snacks for short fishing trips o Meals for longer, full-day fishing trips o Water purification system for longer fishing trips Fishing Equipment: o Different types of bait and lures, depending on what you are planning to catch 1. Live bait 2. Tackle 3. Chum o Fishing net o Fishing rods, at least two per fisherman o Extra fishing reel o Tools for dehooking and venting o Ice chest for catch storage o Navigation tools (GPS) o Additional gasoline in case of an emergency
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Other necessities: o Money, namely cash if you need to shop at a local shop o First aid equipment in case of an emergency o Life vests for every person on your boat o Map of the area you are fishing in o Any necessary prescription medications, if applicable
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Fishing Trip Checklist
RECREATIONALLICENSES RECREATIONAL LICENSES
Adventure Begins Here
VISIT US AT: WWW.RECREATIONALLICENSES.ORG
Getting ready to go on a fishing trip soon? If so, it is vital that you remember to bring a number of essential items. It does not matter whether you are going by yourself or with a number of friends or family members, it is always important to be prepared for any situation. After all, fishing is an activity that is typically enjoyed out in the open water. Making your way back to the car and then to your house will be no easy matter, especially if you decided to go fishing in a different state or country. Luckily, you can find information on all of the essential items you need for a great and fun fishing trip in the list provided below. Divided into a number of different categories, you will see that these items serve a wide range of purposes on fishing vacations. But though their uses may vary, it is just as crucial to note that they are equal in their importance on any standard fishing voyage. Thus, be sure to take some time to look at all of the items below and check them off as you load them into your trunk or, if you are planning on a fishing trip that takes place out of town, your suitcase. • • • •
Necessary documentation: o State fishing license, resident or non-resident and specific to the type of water you are fishing on (freshwater or saltwater) o Driver’s license as additional identification o Boat insurance policy, if applicable Clothing: o Waterproof shoes or boots that won’t slip o Long-sleeve shirts and pants to protect from the sun o Sunscreen o Hat or sunglasses o Additional clothing in case of rain o Bathing suit o Insulated undergarments, especially on cold days Food and drink: o Bottles of water or Gatorade o Snacks for short fishing trips o Meals for longer, full-day fishing trips o Water purification system for longer fishing trips Fishing Equipment: o Different types of bait and lures, depending on what you are planning to catch 1. Live bait 2. Tackle 3. Chum o Fishing net o Fishing rods, at least two per fisherman o Extra fishing reel o Tools for dehooking and venting o Ice chest for catch storage o Navigation tools (GPS) o Additional gasoline in case of an emergency
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Other necessities: o Money, namely cash if you need to shop at a local shop o First aid equipment in case of an emergency o Life vests for every person on your boat o Map of the area you are fishing in o Any necessary prescription medications, if applicable
ADVENTURE BEGINS HERE
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