Freshwater Fishing Check List

Preparation:
	Assure Boat Motor is in Working Order		Check Weather Conditions		Practice Fish Identification
	Buy Boat and Trailer License		Clean Binoculars		Read Local Rules, Regulations, Restrictions, Limits etc.
	Buy License		Lube/Grease/Respool all Reels		Read/Watch Instructional Books and Videos
	Buy Live Bait		Organize Tackle Box		Sharpen Knife/Hooks
	Check All Batteries		Organize/Pack		Update Electronics (Charts/Maps/Locators)
General Fishing Equipment:
	5-Gallon Bucket		Landing Net/Cradle		Rod Case
	Bait Net		Leaders		Rods
	Bait Bucket		Line (Specific to Type of Fishing)		Sinkers
	Bobber Stops		Line Clippers		Swivels
	Bobbers		Lip Grip		Tackle Box
	Fish Stringer		Mouth Spreaders		Towel
	Hooks		Needlenose Pliers
	Jig/Lures/Spoons		Reels
Clothing:
	Baseball Hat		Jacket - Windproof/Pullover		Socks - Breathable and Insulated
	Boots - Waterproof		Long Underwear Insulated/MoistureWicking		Stocking Hat
	Deck Shoes		Pants - Convertible		Vest - Fleece
	Gloves - Fingerless		Rain Suit		Waders/Hip Boots
	Gloves - Insulated/Un-Insulated Depending on Weather Conditions		Shirt - SPF Long-Sleeved
	Jacket - Insulated		Shirt - SPF Short-Sleeved
General Accessories:
	2-Way Radios		Glass/Lens Cleaner		Rope (50 ft.)
	Batteries		GPS/Map/Personal Locator		Seat/Stool (Bucket/Cushion)
	Binocular Harness		Hand Sanitizer		Sunglasses Leash
	Binoculars		Hand Warmers		Sunscreen
	Bug Spray		High Energy Food/Snacks		Toilet Paper/Paper Towels
	Camera		Hydration Pack		Water
	Compass		Ice		Waterproof Stuff Sack
	Cooler		Knife Sharpener		Waterproofing Spray
	First-Aid Kit		Knife/Multi-Tool		Weather Radio
	Flares		Lighter/Matches with Case
	Flashlight/Headlamp		Polarized Sunglasses
Boat Equipment:
	Anchor Rope		Fender Rope		Navigation Lights/Bulbs
	Bailer		Fenders		Pole/Paddle
	Boat Anchor		Gas/Oil		Spotlight
	Drain Plug		Life Jackets (1 Per Person)		Trolling Motor
After The Catch:
	Black Permanent Marker		Filet Board		Plastic Bags
	Cooking Utensils (Spatula, Spoons, Tongs)		Filet Knife		Skillet
	Cooking Oil		Fish Batter		Weight Scale
	Eating Utensils (Knives, Spoons, Forks)		Measuring Tape/Ruler/Bump Board