Fishing equipment checklist for beginners

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

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

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

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

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

Sun Protection; scentless sunscreen and sunglasses

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

Insect Repellant

Portable GPS or fish finder

Compass

4″+ fixed bladed knife

Needle nose pliers

Small bottle of hand sanitizer

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

2 to 3 clean towels

Water bottles

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

Toilet paper