Fishing Checklist

There’s something about fishing that can captivate you. Regardless of whether the fish are biting (although it’s always a bit more exciting when they are), the relaxation that one can enjoy while sitting on a lake or a river really can’t be matched. We’ve compiled a fishing checklist to make sure that you have everything you need to make sure that your backcountry fishing trip is enjoyable.

Note: As you’ll see below, this is a spin casting list. We’ll be compiling a fly fishing checklist and an ice fishing checklist soon.

Current Fishing License _____Fishing Pole(s) _____Tackle Box _____
bobbers _____
extra fishing line _____
fish stringer _____
hooks _____
jigs _____
leaders _____
lures _____
power bait _____
sinkers _____
weights _____
Handheld GPS _____
Compass _____
4″ Fixed Bladed Knife _____
Needle Nose Pliers _____
Hand Sanitizer _____
Camera _____
Towels _____
Water & WaterBottles _____
Tape Measure _____
Toilet Paper _____
Live Bait _____
Map of water and area you’re fishing _____
Sunscreen _____
Sunglasses _____
First-Aid Kit _____
Insect Repellent _____

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