Must haves on a fishing trip?

[B-man715]

Hey guys,

I thought I'd start a thread to find the little things that can make or break a trip.

Other than things that are used directly for fishing, a flasher, rods, camera, jigs, bait etc. What things won't you leave home without?

Some of the many things for me include: torch, hair dryer, wd-40, jumper cables, battery charger, generator and toilet paper.

What are your must haves???

[Mid-Lake Rock]

Jumper cables. Basic tools. However, let me sleep on it. My truck is always full on my 70 miles to Mille Lacs. Good topic.

[Hardyboy]

Extra gloves,extra socks and always a small can of regular gas.

[Ryan_V]

Generator, extra gas, dvds, frozen pizza, chips, granola bars, most important........ WHISKEY

[fishnhooks]

There are so many things..... besides the normal food, TP, etc., a few things that usually stay in the wheelhouse all winter are: Winter bibs, small floor jack, face mask, Hair dryer, extra gloves, extra blankets, pillows, small torch, treats and toys for the dogs,cribbage board, big buck hunter, and slippers.

"hooks"

[Getanet]

A few things I normally forget, and kick myself later:

1) Cell phone charger

2) Rolaids

3) Nasal Spray - fresh air stuffs me up.

[Walleye Guy]

Duct tape, bungy cords and jumper cables.

[grizrunner]

Knife sharpener. Dull knives suck.

[Northlander]

I can do with out a lot of stuff but TP and garbage bags are always in my gear.

[RuddyDuck]

Tow strap, in case I get stuck or someone else needs a tug out of a snow bank.

[reinhard1]

4 wheeler, shovel, portable house, auger, scoop, fl8, bait, tackle, poles, tip ups, grill, and venison kielbasa with the trimmings and refreshments. good luck.

[Pooh]

shovel, extra boots, SHARP pocket knife/leatherman

[bobbymalone]

after a couple freezing cold misadventures --- a spare key to the truck, stuck to to the frame in one of those magnetic key holders

[Gordie]

I will always try to bring a Bic and matches,TP,not only for when you gotta go but its a great fire starter, extra batterys these are just a few off the top of my head

[reinhard1]

your post reminded me of one of the most unusual items probably never brought ice fishing a metal detector. i have brought mine along just in case someone drops their car or truck keys. rarely do i need it but i have found two sets of keys over a period of time. never has happened to me [ my friends ] but there is always a first time. good luck.

[bobbymalone]

your post reminded me of one of the most unusual items probably never brought ice fishing a metal detector. i have brought mine along just in case someone drops their car or truck keys. rarely do i need it but i have found two sets of keys over a period of time. never has happened to me [ my friends ] but there is always a first time. good luck.

well your metal detector would have helped me once. Twice if I could have used it to break the window after locking the keys inside And with the heck I caught from the wife about delivering a key... I probably should have just busted that window.

[Eelpout08]

Magnet on a string or to clip on the rattle reel, just in case the need should arise to retrieve something from the murky depths.

[Tip Up Rookie]

all great suggestions. My additiona to the list would be a gaff hook. Only needed it once but I really wish that we could have pulled that fish out of the hole! A giant pike with eyes the size of a quarter.... would have loved to have a pic of that fish.

[Archerysniper]

Magnet on a string or to clip on the rattle reel, just in case the need should arise to retrieve something from the murky depths.

+1 on this, The stuff that never leaves my truck during the winter. First Aid kit a big one,Tp,tow strap,extra auger gas,extra mantels,shovel,jump start pack,hammer,bottled water and asprin.

[pushbutton]

Got stuck on Mille Lacs once in a storm, even though it was my fault and was dumb(the fish were really biting and said just one more....just one more.....just one more) now always make sure i bring an extra battery/inverter, couple days worth of food and water, change of cloths/boots/gloves, cell phone/charger, little buddy with a six pack, extra gas as well as making sure the tank is topped off.

[Archerysniper]

A metal ice scoop got me off millacs when the fuel pump went out, had my buddy turn the key while I bet the c rap out of the gas tank and she finally started that's why I now carry a hammer.

[bobbymalone]

A metal ice scoop got me off millacs when the fuel pump went out, had my buddy turn the key while I bet the c rap out of the gas tank and she finally started that's why I now carry a hammer.

yeah, i would have been stuck there. didn't know that would work. then again, i probably wouldn't have been able to diagnose it as a fuel pump problem in the first place

[dfv87]

Flashlight/headlamp

Extra gloves/hat they seem to disappear when it gets dark and you forget a flashlight.

RAdio

batteries for radio/flashlight

spare 1# propane tanks 1-2

if I am in the wheelhouse

spare cable, spare pins for springs.

heat packs for frozen regulator on gas line.

comfortable chairs

Honda Genny

Southern Comfort/dr pepper if we are staying...

dr pepper if we are driving home.

[walleyeking19]

a deck of cards in case the fish arent biting. it also helps pass time at night

[52#FLATHEAD]

I started carrying a hook sharpener & increased my catch on finicky perch last year.