Fishing equipment checklist for beginners

Free checklist of everything you need to start or go fishing.

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  • Fishing License, including applicable stamps and if going on private property written permission

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  • Fishing Pole(s), make sure you know the legal limit on how many poles you can use

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  • Tackle box (bobbers, extra fishing line, fish stringer, hooks, jigs, leaders, lures, power bait, sinkers and weights)

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  • Live Bait (if using minnows consider an air aerator, keep all live bait out of direct sunlight)

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  • Map of body of water and/or area you’re fishing in

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  • Sun Protection; scentless sunscreen and sunglasses

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  • First aid kit, should be a small, portable kit designed for camping or outdoors

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  • Insect Repellant

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  • Portable GPS or fish finder

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  • Compass

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  • 4″+ fixed bladed knife

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  • Needle nose pliers

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  • Small bottle of hand sanitizer

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  • Camera (avoid using a cell phone to prevent accidental drops into the water)

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  • 2 to 3 clean towels

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  • Water bottles

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  • Rope tape measurer (to measure the length of your future monster catch)

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  • Toilet paper

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