A fully equipped tackle box comes in handy when out in the wilds.
Preparing for Your Next Fishing Trip
Before you head out to the ol鈥 fishing hole, make sure you鈥檝e checked your fishing tackle box. Believe us, you want to be prepared with the right stuff once you鈥檙e out on the water.
Of course, the contents of your tackle box will vary, depending on the type of fish you plan to catch, but this is a typical tackle box for you (or a loved one) to get started.
Tackle-Box Checklist
- Extra fishing line
- Lures or flies
- Bobbers (or, floaters)
- Swivels, to keep the fishing line from twisting
- Leaders
- Sinkers (or, weights)
- Different sizes of hooks (for different types of fish)
- Needle nose pliers to help remove hooks out of fish (and maybe you!)
- Stringer, to hold all the fish you catch
- Sharp knife (such as a Swiss Army knife)
- Ruler/scale
- A small flashlight
- First-aid kit (with basics just in case a hook gets stuck in your thumb)
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
Reader Suggestions
- Unscented soap to wash your hands before handling bait. 鈥搒uggested by Jerry Buerge
- Plastic worms and a couple of lures to attract fish. 鈥搒uggested by Andy Fox
- Magnifying glasses for aging eyes. 鈥搒uggested by Will Dwyer
- 鈥淚 like to keep a few glow sticks in my tackle box. One large one is for marking your spot or your vehicle, and some small ones are for your rod, bait box, or ice chest. I think it helps to avoid using flashlights.鈥 鈥搒uggested by Mike Tyler
Are we missing anything? What else would you put in a tackle box? Please post below!
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Zip lock bag with toilet paper, just saying and for those of us who don't want a $600 pair of prescription glasses ruined or lost -take z cheap pair of cheater reading glasses o you can see to tie a knot, thus I have taken care of both ends.
I like to bottom fish and those jingle bells you put on the line really come in handy.
Also include a multi tools , Paper Towels and always have a plastic bag or two to make sure and trash, discarded live baits and or any other trash you will ALWAYS, find on the trail , Take only photos and Leave only memories. Unless there of good legals size ...of course.!! Happy Fishing
DR. Bass
Always carry fig Newtons in your tackle box.
A friend named Tom and I were bass fishing one morning. No luck at all. I said I know what's wrong. I haven't had any fig Newtons yet. Tom said that has nothing at all to do with catching fish. After eating two fig Newtons on my very next cast I pulled in a 4 pound bass. Tom said gimme those fig Newtons.
You should also buy some worms for the day, to me they works better than plastic worms.
I would put a lighter or water proof matches. Just in case.
Depending on where you fish, bear spray would be a good idea. Waterproof matches might be a good idea too.
Know the rules before you play to ensure a successful trip.
A current pamphlet edition of the local fishing regulations is always a great idea to ensure the trip is both pleasant and enjoyable as ignorance of the law is no excuse and the regulations actually do change from year to year .
ALWAYS TRY TO TIE ON A BARREL SWIVEL TO ELIMINATE LINE TWIST
LEARN TO TIE A PALOMAR KNOT TO EVERYTHING
