What are Your Fishing Must-Haves?

What item(s) do you absolutely need when going out for a day of fishing? Share with us your favourite products, best gear, most effective bait, and anything else you always like to take with you.

We'll be sharing your submissions with both the GetREELed.com community but on our Ultimate Fishing Directory Blog.

Thanks in advance everyone!

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Permalink Reply by Al Osmond on December 2, 2009 at 2:44pm

Definitely a good Swiss Army Knife, not a knock-off. I have one that has seen use, misuse and abuse for about 15 years now.

A wide-brim hat that keeps away the sun and wayward flies and lures.

Polarized sunglasses to get a good view of what's in the water.

That's my must-haves for fishing. There are more, but those are at or near the top of the priority list.

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Permalink Reply by Danial Hoeppner on December 2, 2009 at 4:39pm

First you need a good Rod and Reel. I would Be taking a 6 1/2 ft Ugly Stick medium to heavy action. Always have a topwater silver original floating rapala,strikeking Spinnerbait,white chartruse with trailer hook, and never leave home without a Arkie crawgrub or jig, they really catch Big bass! Next it would have to be my Renegade Polarized sunglasses, they have caught me more Bass than most fisherman ever could imagine. Bass pro hat to help with the sun and cut the glare on the water. A cold bottle of water and a couple packs of cheese crackers. And always take the camera for a shot of your Catch!

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Permalink Reply by Maverick3x6 on June 14, 2010 at 11:28am

Well done sir.

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Permalink Reply by Lukanator on December 4, 2009 at 11:37pm

1) St. Croix 6'6" ML Fishing Rod with a Shimano Spinning Reel 10# test, with the right drag ready for anything.
2) Polarized Sunglasses
3) Nail clippers
4) Spinners

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Permalink Reply by Joshua Nathaniel Melville on December 7, 2009 at 1:46pm

1.) My Leatherman, This Multipurpose tool covers all basics , Cutting line, Squeezing weights cleaning/skinning fish. ECT.

2.)Polarized sunglasses , Even when Ice Fishing It Removes The Suns Glare Bouncing from the surface of The Snow and Ice.

3.) Variety of hooks and sinkers and a couple bobbers.

4.) When Ice Fishing Gotta have Blackhawk Ice Tip Ups, Portable Shanty, Heater, Auger, And More

I could list more but I'll Save that For my blog...

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Permalink Reply by vanessa on December 14, 2009 at 1:44pm

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Permalink Reply by Charles Slone on January 12, 2010 at 5:16pm

I can't leave home (when bass fishing) without an assortment of 4 to 7.5" plastic worms in most shades/colors, along with a load of different bullet weights & worm hooks.

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Permalink Reply by JohnKTKim on January 14, 2010 at 2:54am

i bring the kitchen sink too :)

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Permalink Reply by pcazman on January 14, 2010 at 7:37am

Agree with all....

However I have added these items last few years...

add "waterproof" to the sunblock (so you don't sweat it off), sunblock lip balm, a small pair of bolt cutters (you can pick up a pair for under $10.00 at tool surplus places,8" handle), mouth spreader (last 2 items very handy for muskies and pike, might be the difference to keep them alive-- split ring pliers, extra treble hooks.

A good and comfortable life jacket is in my gear, not a tackle box item, but safety is important to me.

Many good ideas in this topic, thanks for who ever started this....

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Permalink Reply by chris on January 14, 2010 at 4:23pm

I fish for soooo many different species, i have too much stuff, and still not enough!
What i NEED to take depends on the water and the time of yr so i'm not even gonna bother listing specific tackle and baits/lures.
Absolute must always takes would be good sunnies, mesh back hillbillytrucker cap(never washed), fishing licence,bottle of water (fine scotch optional), letherman and NO camera, for some reason i only get skunked when i bring a camera so i don't take one........and i'm ugly.

Other than that i'm always hunting for more stuff to collect and 'magic' lures to buy and places to take them all.