one bit of kit you cant be without???????????????????

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#1 Post by **pookie5488** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 1:47 pm

I am not talking rods and reels or even flotation suits.

But if there was one bit of kit you would hate to loose or forget what is it. and why

#2 Post by **corbyeire** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 1:54 pm

scissors - so much messing with a knife to cut the line clean and something to cut against - scissors is so versatile

if you havent got the knife - i just hate using my teeth - yuk - some of the crap you taste!

#3 Post by Al » Tue Dec 12, 2006 1:56 pm

Bait elastic! Makes life so much easier :) Was fishing before using Mussels and crabs and forgot my bait elastic, was a very frustrating session! Think i blanked as well :( so i always make sure i have it now!

#4 Post by **corbyeire** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 1:57 pm

yea bait elastic No. 2

some sessions you can just forget about if you cant present the bait well/keep it on hook

#5 Post by **petekd** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 2:12 pm

Being predominantly a glasses wearer I gotta say contact lenses. For those sand rain and spray carrying windy days you cannot beat them. Yeah, youll come off the beach with a lovely pair of red eyes and full of gritty bits but you wont have missed a thing.....

#6 Post by Al » Tue Dec 12, 2006 2:14 pm

Oh yeah definatly scissors, usually keep a nail clippers in my pocket too, but i use my scissors for everything, from cutting line to cutting bait especially mackeral, well thats probably because i haven't bought a decent filleting knife :?

#7 Post by **Viper** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 2:18 pm

towel.........

#8 Post by MC » Tue Dec 12, 2006 2:27 pm

car+keys, without them I wouldnt be able to take all my gear or go fishing at all

#9 Post by **frodo baggins** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 2:32 pm

Being predominantly a glasses wearer I gotta say contact lenses. For those sand rain and spray carrying windy days you cannot beat them. Yeah, youll come off the beach with a lovely pair of red eyes and full of gritty bits but you wont have missed a thing.....

jaysus ya, they're so taken for granted i forgot all about them. there is nothing worse than being partially blinded due to your glasses caking with salt and spray.

Bait elastic is an extremely close second.

Patrick

#10 Post by **Richie07** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 2:37 pm

Hat...keeps you warm in the Winter and keeps the sun off your face in the Summer.

#11 Post by MC » Tue Dec 12, 2006 2:41 pm

the most important item when you go fishing has to be the bait.

teacher · #12 Post by **teacher** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 2:44 pm

Spare batteries/bulbs for lights so you don't find yourself tackling a fish or packing up in the dark ...

#13 Post by **Richie07** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 2:47 pm

MC wrote:the most important item when you go fishing has to be the bait.

What happens if you have the bait but you forget your rod :lol:

#14 Post by **round_ourway** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 2:51 pm

I hate forgetting my hat or something to drink

#15 Post by **pookie5488** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 3:28 pm

i got to admit a drink and lip balm as mouth always dry forgot them other night and paid

#16 Post by MC » Tue Dec 12, 2006 5:31 pm

Richie07 wrote:
MC wrote:the most important item when you go fishing has to be the bait.

What happens if you have the bait but you forget your rod :lol:

always have spare line in tackle box, so I make a hand line and go to nearest pier/rock mark

#17 Post by **Ronald** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 5:57 pm

Scales and camera are a must ,at least then you know correct weight ,and a camera to record the fish .

#18 Post by **stevecrow74** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:14 pm

shockleader...

nothing worse than having a crack off and having no shockleader...

i wont fish with out it... 8)

#19 Post by **Drew** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:26 pm

Scissors... 8)

#20 Post by **BigPhil** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:44 pm

tripod, im too lazy to hold a rod!