Fishing tools?

[Hook2Jaw]

What do you guys carry to make your day easier?

 

I had a fish get hooked deep yesterday.  I was able to turn the hook and get it out to watch her swim away, but I think I need to at least start carrying some longer pliers, a boga grip to keep trebles out my flesh, and some cutters to help remove hooks from myself and our quarry should it be necessary. 

 

Let me know what you think I need in a addition to my BPS Split Ring Pliers/Line Cutters. 

[MN Fisher]

Well, the Leatherman in my pocket in case I have to cut a hook...never happened yet.

Small pair of pliers on a retractable cord clipped to my vest for most hook removals.

Long, double articulated pliers for deep-hooked fish.

Line cutters - also on a retractable cord clipped to my vest.

[Mike L]

The only tools I keep in my bag are... 
Needle nose pliers 
Braid cutter

Small scissor’s 

Philips and flat screw drivers

 

 

 

 

Mike

[scaleface]

I have two pocket knives at all times . A Leatherman multi tool on my belt . My tackle organizer has hemostats , needle nose pliers  and side cutters .

[MN Fisher]

Well, if we add miscellaneous tools

Pocket Knife

Nail Clippers

Razor Knife

 

Then the Med-Kit has

Hemostat

Tweezers

2 Scalpel handles

2-#10 scalpel blades (foil sealed)

2-#12 scalpel blades (foil sealed)

[NJBasstard]

i carry my pocket knife every day. As far as what I keep in my tackle bag..

 

-The Fish Grip

-Hemostat pliers

-Scissors (Ideal 35-088 Electrician Scissors)

-Multi-tool

-Little pocket sized first aid kit

[OnthePotomac]

A small club (to bop snakeheads), a sheathed filet knife (for snake heads) , a mouth gripper (for snakeheads), line scissors, long needle nose pliers and this little jewel for hook removal so easy with my barbless hooks.  Slips right out

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-squeeze-out-hook-remover

[Teal]

I have a small compartment just for tools that I keep a small tool bag in.  It has screw drivers, a couple adjustable wrenches, extra needle nose pliers, slip joint pliers, scissors, and nail clippers and such.  I have a spare trolling motor cord, fuses, relays, a can of ether, and a unopened package of bungee straps and ratchet straps.   I also have a old box of bandaid and some duck tape.  

 

In the front of boat I have small compartment in front deck that I keep rhe bare minimum : pliers, clippers, and a box cutter in.  But like others said I normal carry a knife or box cutter on my person anyway.

 

I would suggest the same bare minimum for back packers and pond hoppers 

[scaleface]

I forgot "Fish Grips" .

[TBAG]

1 hour ago, OnthePotomac said:

A small club (to bop snakeheads), a sheathed filet knife (for snake heads) , a mouth gripper (for snakeheads), line scissors, long needle nose pliers and this little jewel for hook removal so easy with my barbless hooks.  Slips right out

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-squeeze-out-hook-remover

 

How exactly does this work? I might need to grab one. 

[CountryboyinDC]

1 hour ago, OnthePotomac said:

and this little jewel for hook removal so easy with my barbless hooks.  Slips right out

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-squeeze-out-hook-remover

That looks like it works like mechanical fingers, only with a rigid arm.  I'd also like to know how well you've found it works.  My son is good for gut hooking about every other fish, so this might be an improvement over the needle driver I'm using.

[OnthePotomac]

You place the little hook on the end of the tool on to the fish hook and just squeeze the handle down and it is locked onto the hook so you can manipulate the hook as you wish to disengage it from the fish and bingo.  Tool is 7".  Been using this for the last eight years and saw it being used by Bill Dance back then.  My school teacher daughter is afraid to set the hook so she won't hurt the fish, so when she is with me I use it a lot LOL

[Bird]

I keep on hand, scissors, multitool, needle nose, fish grips, digital scale, net, vice grips, screw drivers and 1st aid.

 

Many of tools are actually tied to boat with long enough cord to still be functional. 

[NYWayfarer]

Needle-nose pliers, scissors, fish gripper, scale with tape measure, baitcaster pick, line threader, leather man knockoff multi-tool, first aid kit and bait knife.

[Bankbeater]

Pliers, fishing line cutters, screwdrivers, digital scale, pocket knife, x-acto knife, band aids, flashlight, old towels (not the paper kind), and a roll of toilet paper.

[OCdockskipper]

In my small boat, the following are out & withing easy grasp:

• Fish grips (Boga type);
• Needle nose pliers;
• Braid scissors;
• Box cutter tool (no sharp edge);
• File;
• Superglue;
• Flashlight;
• Multiple small towels.

 

 

I keep these in my bag under the seat, accessible but it takes a moment to get to them:

• Multitool;
• Hook cutter;
• Digital scale;
• Assorted wrenches & screwdrivers;
• Mini sharpies in various colors;
• Electrical tape;
• Additional line cutting tools.

 

[schplurg]

2 hours ago, Bankbeater said:

Pliers, fishing line cutters, screwdrivers, digital scale, pocket knife, x-acto knife, band aids, flashlight, old towels (not the paper kind), and a roll of toilet paper.

Finally someone mentions this! I have enough for one or two uses wrapped around a dowel. Never used it. Don't forget to pack it out with you when you're done!

 

Headlamp flashlight can be useful.

 

My friend used to carry TP in his golf bag. And to answer your next question - yes he did, right between the 7th fairway and the road. 

[Bird]

28 minutes ago, schplurg said:

Finally someone mentions this! I have enough for one or two uses wrapped around a dowel. Never used it. Don't forget to pack it out with you when you're done!

 

Headlamp flashlight can be useful.

 

My friend used to carry TP in his golf bag. And to answer your next question - yes he did, right between the 7th fairway and the road. 

He didn't.......That there is a BOGEY.

[DitchPanda]

Pocket knife ( all the time thing )

Scissors 

Needle nose

[DogBone_384]

It's pretty well been said from the membership already.  I use a 6.5" curved forcep.  You should find them on Amazon for less than $10.

[813basstard]

I own a hammer..

 

I bring it places too just in case.

[rtwvumtneer6]

I don't know what category a lure retriever falls under, but I'm not sure it's been mentioned yet. 

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Strikezone_Pocket_Knocker_Lure_Retriever_3pk/descpage-SZPPK.html?from=basres

 

Works for me with pretty good success, and cheap. 

[swhit140]

Items I always have in my boat that are essential tools for me. Many people might not think of some of the most important things when your out on the water.

-PFD/Lifejacket

-Rope

-Bailing devise

-Whistle

-First Aid Kit

-Sunscreen

-Toilet Paper

-Split ring pliers

-Multi-Tool pliers

-Scissors

-Measuring device

-LED flashlight

-Scale

-Nail Clippers

-Small tool set

-Small screwdriver set

-Spare Reel

-A couple spools of line

-Plug Knocker

-Spare Drain Plug

 

[tander]

I carry most of the things mention plus these linesmans pliers. If you try to cut a hook from a crankbait ( when you get hooked) you might be surprised that you normal pliers won't cut the hook or split ring..

 

[WRB]

22 hours ago, CountryboyinDC said:

That looks like it works like mechanical fingers, only with a rigid arm.  I'd also like to know how well you've found it works.  My son is good for gut hooking about every other fish, so this might be an improvement over the needle driver I'm using.

Use circle hooks to eliminate gut hooked bass using soft plastics.

Tom

1 hour ago, swhit140 said:

Items I always have in my boat that are essential tools for me. Many people might not think of some of the most important things when your out on the water.

-PFD/Lifejacket

-Rope

-Bailing devise

-Whistle

-First Aid Kit

-Sunscreen

-Split ring pliers

-Multi-Tool pliers

-Scissors

-Measuring device

-LED flashlight

-Scale

-Nail Clippers

-Small tool set

-Small screwdriver set

-Spare Reel

-A couple spools of line

-Plug Knocker

-Spare Plug

 

You need a wrench to replace spark plug. Spare drain plug is good to have.

Tom