Tournament must haves

[GO 1 FSHN]

I was just wondering what types of things you "must have" in your boat/truck when you go to tournaments. I'm hoping this will be a good checklist for me to get ready for a new season.

Thanks,
Joe

[Sark]

Do you mean good ideas or things usually rerquired???

Usually required items that you may not think of are a lanyard for the motor, oh sh*t handle for your co-angler to hold, marine band radio, and possibly flares (great lakes requirement).

(If you own a big-block optimax you would be crazy to not have a set of extra spark plugs)

Sark

[Todd_NE]

1. Good scale or balance
2. Good ruler - Judge
3. Weigh bag
4. tool kit
5. extra boat and truck keys
6. good maps
7. fuses
8. good partner!

[AfterDawn]

Sunshine recently put together a list like this.
Contact him and he can send you one.

[Goldpig]

Here's a few more:

1. Pee jug if you have an am whose a little shy.
2. Extra raingear.
3. Tow rope, oar, shovel on some bodies of water.
4. Cull-Em-Rite sp?
5. A watch. Don't ask!
6. Marine band and/or cell phone.
7. That fish formula for the live well.
8. Two nets. I had one break before during a tourney.
9. Toilet paper

[guest]

1. Money
2. Money
3. more money

[luvtotroll]

You will most liekly remember the things you will need while on the water. Concentrate on the things you will need off the water, during travel.
The items listed above +
1. A couple long extension cords and a splitter (may only be one outlet)
2. Good tool kit to fix boat or truck problems
3. Warm weather clothes if it is cold and cold weather clothes if it warm.
4. If you do not know you partner - extra rain gear, gloves, life jacket, fishing equipment
5. Sunscreen, extra sunglasses, a couple of hats,
6. Extra rods, reels, line
7. Extra prop, hub, prop wrench
8. Extra oil
9. Any kind of tackle you may need for that body of water. If you think you will never use a certain presentation at a tournament, that is how it will be won. It alwyas seems to work that way.
10. A good first aid kit with a variety of medications - headache, pepto bismo, rolaids, bandaids, things to remove or cut off a hook in your hand, allergy medicine

I am sure ther is more becasue I seem to forget something everyt tournament I fish. Try to make a good list before each event and double check it.

Scott

[TK_551]

You hit just about everything I make sure I have Scott...

A watch is a must have as well. And of course, maps and that sort of info.

Tom
#551

[Sunshine]

Here's the complete list that was compiled here on WC a while back. Email me if you'd like it in Word document format as a checklist.

enjoy,

Tournament Checklist




Landing Nets
Fishing Maps
Anchors
Drift Socks
Extension Cords
Extra Fishing Line
Tools
Circuit Tester
Grease Gun for Hubs
Minnow Bucket(s)
Leech Bag
Cooler(s), Freezer Packs
extra boat and truck keys
Important Phone Numbers
Address/phone no. of bait shops
Mooring Cover
Motor Oil
Jumper Cables
Drinking Water
Electronics
Rods/Reel
Planer boards
Flashlights/headlamps/spotlight
Extra prop, hub, prop wrench
Bug Spray
Flare Kit and whistle
duct tape/electrical tape
extra drain plug
extra fuses
Rod tip replacement
Stainless screws
Cordless drill
Reel lube/grease
extra set of wheel bearings
first aid kit (Advil)
Shovel, tow rope, oars
Life jackets
Hand warmers
Fishing license
Crankbaits
Crawler Harnesses
Live Bait Rigs
Live Bait Components
Jigs
Rain Gear (spare)
Suntan Lotion
Thermos
Boots
Gloves
Jacket
Sunglasses
Sponsor Hats
Sponsor Shirts
Extra Cash
Snacks
Scale
Spare electrical parts
Measuring Board
Pliers
Toilet paper
Hook Sharpener
No-scent soap

[THILL]

Goldpig, Fish formula for the livewell ? What are u using? does it work?

[What???]

OH MY GOD!!!! I need a bigger boat for all that stuff!!!! Great list!

[Sunshine]

Someone sent me a private email through WC requesting the list but did not leave email address. Marc if you read this, please send me your email. If I reply it goes back to Golden.

[ezmarc]

that was me Dennis,

I forgot about the funny way the mail comes in when sent through here. Just click on respond and it will come back to me with my:

Marchudson@Adelphia.net address.

I typed it in here also just in case that doesn't work.