Bass Boat Equipment List...

[non-pro-archer]

All great ideas! I have added a few things to my boat since once is a pair of cheap bino's to check spot and see if there is a boat on them from a distance. secondly is a cheap snorkel mask. I hung a terminator spinnerbait the other day and dove to get it. I was trying to follow the line down and retrieve it. No go... Now have a mask.

Glad I'm not the only person to get in the water to get a lure, I've fished with people that think I'm weird for jumping in for a spinnerbait or whatever but man I can't stand losing lures, a hook and worm is one thing but a spinnerbait or crank bait gets snagged and I'm getting in to get my money back LOL

[BuckMaxx]

I swam naked for a custom painted jerk bait a few years ago in 58 degree water. It was the only thing they were biting on. I wont do that again, but by the time the shrinkage factor set in, I was already wet and committed. I might have to rethink that next time.

[tbone1993]

Second on the pfds and a throwable. I keep 2 in my boat, one in front and back. Get a fire extinguisher too. I believe that is a law in most if not all states.

 

Until I started using BR, I never knew how much stuff Walmart carries. I don't shop there often if ever, especially for fishing stuff but I'm surprised to see how many guys on here use that place as their primary tackle spot.  It must boil down to location and whats available.  Anytime I have peeked at the fishing stuff in a Walmart around here it is usually junk for the most part.

 

 

Mark, take a trip down south. Where we have one small aisle of fishing stuff, they have multiple large aisles.

At least you have a small fishing aisle. The south side doesn't have anything lol. The walmart in branson, Missouri hasnt a decent amount of stuff but you might as well stop at BPS on your way.

[tbone1993]

What flashlight do you use usually for fishing?

Zebralight H51 Headlamp AA 200Lm and four sevens (4sevens) Quark AA2 turbo.  I dont mess around when it comes to flashlights though.

[tbone1993]

I swam naked for a custom painted jerk bait a few years ago in 58 degree water. It was the only thing they were biting on. I wont do that again, but by the time the shrinkage factor set in, I was already wet and committed. I might have to rethink that next time.

Did you try the bow trick or also reel down to the bait? I would let that spinnerbait go for the price anything above $15 and I'll work to get it back though.

[MichBassMan]

As previously stated a hook cutter. Mine is an 8" bolt cutter from Menards. Under $5 and lifetime guarantee. It's not only handy for cutting heavy wire or nail weights, it's a life saver for fish hooked through a gill plate, an eye, or in the throat. Not to mention getting a hook free from a hand or a head.

[war-eagle]

A Golden Rule if you plan to fish any

tournaments.

[BuckMaxx]

I fish a lake that is heavily matter with weeds. the frog bite is UNREAL in it. but you simply can't motor into to a lot of water so I bought a Avery extendable push pole. I then made a lure retriever head out of a paint roller body that pins on the end. Now I have my push pole slash lure retriever stowed away in the bottom of my box.

[tommyfisher]

Zebralight H51 Headlamp AA 200Lm and four sevens (4sevens) Quark AA2 turbo.  I dont mess around when it comes to flashlights though.

Thanks for advice. I think about a headlamp. It's more convinient to use when fishing. I've heard about Zebralight H51 a lot. Recently I have found one more headlamp - Armytek Wizard

 

http://www.armytek.com/products/flashlights/headlamps/

 

Do anybody use this headlamp? According to the technical specs, it's powerful headlamp.

[flechero]

Lots of great suggestions here, and you can almost see a regional influence. 

 

Don't forget spare fuse(s) and a prop pin for the trolling motor, and fuses for the switchblock if your boat has them.  Also 2 spare drain plugs and a clip on hat light for the glovebox... eventually you will need them.

[RoachDad]

I am compiling a list for Walmart of stuff to pick up for the boat this weekend.

Spare prop

 

Spare prop?  why would you need a spare prop?  Maybe if you are travelling 20 miles. 

 

you need a couple of screwdrivers and some pliers.  or a real tool kit.

 

get some cheap jumper cables in case your starting battery dies so you can jump it with your TM batts.

[RoachDad]

Don't forget a roll of toilet paper, stored in a zip-lock bag.  Ya just never know if/when it will be needed.

I'm 54 and I have yet to need TP on a boat.

[indianabasshunter]

I'm 54 and I have yet to need TP on a boat.

You are on a better schedule than myself. I always have TP on the boat and use it regularly.

[Fishes in trees]

I found a container of Wet Wipes to be more multi-functional than a roll of TP, but there is enough storage in my boat that I carry both, several containers of both, really.  When you come across a fellow angler "caught short" you just want to throw him a roll of tp and be done with it, and NOT be worried about running out yourself later.

[Long Mike]

I'm 54 and I have yet to need TP on a boat.

 

I have.  That's why I carry it.

[tomustang]

Besides, you never know if the jon's out of it.