OK, its been awhile since any of us have been out on the reservoirs so its probally timely to get a checklist ready so you don't forget anything.
Heres the one my club uses, its pretty much a list of things we have forgotten over the years. Feel free to copy and print this for your own use. Some items may apply to you or not, and add whatever you may need.
Freshwater Fishing Checklist
Fishing Equipment
rods/reels
bait bucket/top
aerator
rag
Boat Equipment
stringer
boat plugs
anchor bucket/anchor/rope
wood blocks/rod holders
oars/wd40
boat keys
net
Paperwork
license/reservoir permit/boat permit/fish sizes/limits/directions
Hipsack/Tools
pliers
glow sticks
electrical tape
sinkers
swivels
hooks
scale
tape
knife
Packpack
nylon t-shirt
nylon pants
2 pair socks
sock liners
boots
hat
long underwear top & bottom
rain coat/rain pants
overshirt
gloves
sweater
underwear
Miscellaneous
wallet/$
car keys
watch
bug sun
cigarettes
lighter
camera/film
glasses/clip-ons/leash
Cooler - Food
ice
drinks
sandwiches
snacks
thermos
Car
sleeping bag
fuel
oil
windshield wipers
To Do
check weather and astrological data
set alarm clock
buy bait
fuel car
That about covers that, Now we do have a delema in the lower reservoirs. Almost all of the bait shops are gone. Bobs is still open and there's Bobcats up in Carmel. Davis, Matts, and O&B are all on the otherside of the river, but still open. Don't forget about Croton Bait and Tackle, yea, its just a tiny little place, but she usually will have shiners and other tackle you'll need.
I am sure some of us are going to find out that our lovley boat is no longer as waterproof as it once was. Hints on fixing leaks are worth the weight in gold. I use JB weld for seam and rivit leaks. Its a two part mixture that needs overnight to dry, but once dry, it'll outlast the boat. Some of my boats had leaky plugs. I make a metal plug and permanetly plug the boat using JB weld. Another good patching medium is Liquid Nails. I use a tube of this to fix large areas, seam splits, or a row of leaky rivits.
ARE YOU READY!!!!!
Change that old mono out, grease those reels, get the batterys charged and cameras loaded. ANOTHER RESERVOIR SEASON IS UPON US!!!!
Heres the one my club uses, its pretty much a list of things we have forgotten over the years. Feel free to copy and print this for your own use. Some items may apply to you or not, and add whatever you may need.
Freshwater Fishing Checklist
Fishing Equipment
rods/reels
bait bucket/top
aerator
rag
Boat Equipment
stringer
boat plugs
anchor bucket/anchor/rope
wood blocks/rod holders
oars/wd40
boat keys
net
Paperwork
license/reservoir permit/boat permit/fish sizes/limits/directions
Hipsack/Tools
pliers
glow sticks
electrical tape
sinkers
swivels
hooks
scale
tape
knife
Packpack
nylon t-shirt
nylon pants
2 pair socks
sock liners
boots
hat
long underwear top & bottom
rain coat/rain pants
overshirt
gloves
sweater
underwear
Miscellaneous
wallet/$
car keys
watch
bug sun
cigarettes
lighter
camera/film
glasses/clip-ons/leash
Cooler - Food
ice
drinks
sandwiches
snacks
thermos
Car
sleeping bag
fuel
oil
windshield wipers
To Do
check weather and astrological data
set alarm clock
buy bait
fuel car
That about covers that, Now we do have a delema in the lower reservoirs. Almost all of the bait shops are gone. Bobs is still open and there's Bobcats up in Carmel. Davis, Matts, and O&B are all on the otherside of the river, but still open. Don't forget about Croton Bait and Tackle, yea, its just a tiny little place, but she usually will have shiners and other tackle you'll need.
I am sure some of us are going to find out that our lovley boat is no longer as waterproof as it once was. Hints on fixing leaks are worth the weight in gold. I use JB weld for seam and rivit leaks. Its a two part mixture that needs overnight to dry, but once dry, it'll outlast the boat. Some of my boats had leaky plugs. I make a metal plug and permanetly plug the boat using JB weld. Another good patching medium is Liquid Nails. I use a tube of this to fix large areas, seam splits, or a row of leaky rivits.
ARE YOU READY!!!!!
Change that old mono out, grease those reels, get the batterys charged and cameras loaded. ANOTHER RESERVOIR SEASON IS UPON US!!!!