What to Pack for a Fishing Trip: The Complete Fishing Checklist
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Print it, screenshot it, or bookmark it. Here is everything to pack for a day of fishing.
Rods, reels and line
- Rod and reel combos (bring a spare if you can)
- Extra spool of line and leader material
- Rod holders or a rod bag
Tackle
- Lures matched to your target species
- Hooks, sinkers, swivels and floats
- Organized tackle boxes
- Bait and a bait cooler if fishing live or cut bait
Tools
- Pliers and a lip grip
- Line clippers
- Fillet knife if you plan to keep fish
- Digital scale and tape measure
- Landing net
Fishing tech
- Fish finder and charged batteries
- Underwater camera for ice or clear water
- Bite alarms for bank sessions
- Power bank for your phone
Comfort and safety
- Fishing license
- Polarized sunglasses, hat and sunscreen
- Rain jacket and layers
- Water, snacks and a first aid kit
- Life jacket on boats and kayaks
- Headlamp for early starts and late finishes
Planning the trip? Check the 7-day bite forecast and build your setup with the Tackle Finder. Camping too? Our camping checklist has you covered.
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