What do you carry in your boat.

[John F.]

I am getting my boat ready for its first trip out this year and was wondering what you all carry in your boat when you go out. Besides all the rods, reels and tackle.

thanks

John

[basstamer]

Rain Gear,Life vest/SOSupenders,Fish Headz or at least goggles,First Aid Kit,Pliers,Pliers,Pliers! Sidecutters JUST IN CASE! Extra pair of sunglasses,extra cap,stocking cap,gaiter,tool kit,registration/proof of insurance,extra truck keys,spre fuses,electrical tape,wire connectors,etc. I guess its really too much to list but as your out there you will learn what you need-I probably carry too much BUT I want to be prepared! Tight Lines!
Scott

[basstamer]

nope got it all in one little compartment JUST in case! You'll see soon enough partner
Scott

[W.C]

I carry so much stuff in my boat its crazy! from 20 fishing rods to 25 plano boxes filled with tackle, 3 7520 Pinpoint fish finders,extra one gallon of Mercury oil, Fish Headz mask, 2 Flash lights , Rope, 7 foot push stick, 3 pairs of sun glasses , 9 Lake maps and one Delta map, Tide book, 3 bass fishing hats, 1 pair of Goggles, 3 pair of thinsulated Gloves, 1 Beany cap, 6 spools of fishing line, 1 SoS sopenders life jacket, 4 lighter, 20 pair on Clipers, 4 pair of long nose plyers, 1 Stren weight-in scale, 1 balance beam, 1 Willy-go board, 1 Golden Ruler, Playboy magazine and Pent-house magasines only for the articals okay!!,10 Hudleston trout swim baits, othere tackle, a color t.v "only during football season ", to a lunch box even thow my boat has one built in, tool kit, Camera, Camcord, radio, Mp3 player, PVP player,2 extra shirts and pants, extra socks and under pants, a thong for when it hot and I need to swim, first aid kit, cell phone, folding seats "striper season only", anchor, Umbrila, weight-in bag,Gortex Parka and Gortex Bibs, two xtra coats and a wind breaker, 4 life jackets, rain boots , oars and a inflatable raft just in case my boat sinks for all the stuff i have in it. lol I'm not joking either ??? ask anyone who has fished with me I know i forgot something dang-it

[Andy Giannini]

Extra boat key, Leatherman, Swiss Army knife, rain gear, push pole, handheld gps, cell phone, credit card, jumper cables, helmet, needle nose pliers, Berkley lip gripper, two wearable PFDs, and one throwable. I keep two sets of raingear on board. Extra vehicle key for nonboater. Rope of course.

A.G.

[gt5bass]

Lets see...

Roll of Toilet Paper
Spare Prop with spare nut and cotter pins
Prop Wrench
Gallon of Oil
Basic Tool Kit
Jumper Cables
Extra Fuses
Spare Bulbs for Running Lights
Keyswitch w/ Key (For when that new fangled keypad fails)
Sterns Raingear
All required CG equipment
Flashlight with xtra batteries
Jacket
Sweatshirt
Change of Clothes
Tylenol and Ibuprofen
Dry towels

I am sure I have more...just don't remember

Oh...and of course my oversized EGO

[Ron C]

extra truck keys

I have professed this one for years.

Also a good call on the first item on gt5bass' list, too!!!

[Gator]

Lemme see -

Other than tackle.

Sweatpants and sweatshirt
Gloves - 2 pair
Toliet Paper in a ZipLoc bag
Rejuvenade
XTools Culling system
Towels
FishHedz masks - three of em, one for me, one for passenger, one to loan if needed.
Misc. tools, spare fuses.
Maps
Handheld GPS - as stated before, incase the main one goes out.
Cooler with drinks/snacks
Marker Bouys
Wheel chocks - never know when you are gonna need them
Extra extension cord - again, if I need it I have it
Extra sunglasses
Registration/Insurance Info
PFD's


That is probably not all but it is all I can remember right now.

[Hitman]

Lost of good suggestions already given. Here's a few that are must haves.

First Aid Kit!
Flares!
Fire Extinguisher!
Extra clothing incase you fall in (beenie, cold weather pant/shirt, gloves, socks, rain poncho)

These items will save your life or someone elses some day.

Hitman

[miklanderson]

Dont forget a spare prop for the trolling motor. I've had a day or two on the water ruined because I didnt have an extra prop.

[Hollywood]

Besides the standard coast guard required equipment, I carry the following:

Spare Prop, prop wrench, small block of wood for changing the prop, 1 Gallon of Merc Oil, Jumper Cabels, small tool set that has the common sockets, wrenches, screwdriver, pliers, wire cutters, crimpers. A few small electrical connectors, extra fuses, an extra livewell pump (if they can be change easy)

Don't for get at least 50feet of rope to be towed with but preferable 100 feet. I have been towed in at least 3 times on the delta and once towed for 56 miles on lake powell.

The idea is to keep it simple yet effective if you need the items. I might even carry a extra set of spark plugs and spark plug socket incase you foul a plug. (shouldn't happen on the new motors but you never know)

that's about it. I leave the anchor out.... Too heave and I want to go faster then these dudes running bullets and allisons!

Kevin Johnson