Tackle box must haves
Submitted by Blower on Sat, 2012-05-26 08:10
Hi All,
I'm new to this fishing caper and in the process of building up my tackle box. Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on what are the essential items items that should be in the tackle box.
Cheers for any advice
Mark
beau
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20g halco twisty
20g halco twisty
parry123
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i always keep a small hand
i always keep a small hand line in the bottom just in case :)
UncutTriggerInWA
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Bottle opener and stubbie cooler
Vince.
Work smart and fish often.
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Gaffatron
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+1 :)
+1 :)
knigit
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head torch plus spare batteries
Aside from the terminal tackle a torch, decent set of pliers, little tube of zinc suncream and some mosquito repellent are a few things that I never take out of the fishing bag.
Ben Derecki
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Pair of polaroid sunglasses
Pair of polaroid sunglasses (cheapies will do the job), a good set of fishing pliers and at least one squid jig.
beau
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Squid jig!
Squid jig!
southcity104
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panadol
note pad /pen for gps coords
split ring pliers
small range of different size sinkers
"Its a life style job"
Blower
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Cheers Guys, All good stuff.
Cheers Guys, All good stuff.
scuttlebutt
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tackleback
Get a Tackleback if you use lures a bit. Nothing worse than getting a $20 lure snagged just out of reach in Croc territory. And it will pay for itself on the first use.
Leemo
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I have a tackle bag, so i
I have a tackle bag, so i carry about 4 boxes at any one time - for lures, definitely a 20g twisty or equivalent. I always like to have a few small circle hooks, say 1/0. small 00 sized ball sinkers. a pair of scissors is also an incredible help.
bludgin' since 94'
sea-kem
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A sharp knife!
A sharp knife!
Love the West!
BigV
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Every thing every one has
Every thing every one has said is great advice especially the bottle opener and stubby cooler
I personally would go a tackle bag like Leemo said. I use one with 4 boxes seems to cover all types of fishing.
One has all different types of sinkers
one has all different types/sizes of hooks
one has all different types/sizes of swivels
one has all sorts-small lures (twistys, spanyrds etc), glow sticks, squid jigs, other jigs, sabiki rigs, lumo tube/red tube,
Front pocket on bag has a sharp knife, a pair of braid scissors (cuts braid and mono- most used tool in my box), small pliers, tackleguard, electrical tape, small spring scales, scaler, fish wipes, lighter
Side pockets on my bag has individual sleeves which hold pre made rigs.
Also suggest you have some type of leader material in the bag somewhere just in case you need to make more rigs
I think thats about it without going and checking
have fun
Always keen to fish
Shark1
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all depends on boat or shore
all depends on boat or shore but
headtorch
spare batteries for gps
nailclippers for trimming braid and leader
some spare leader
couple small hooks and sinkers -see livies -catch em
up north-- Single strand wire
on remote trips -rod tips, spare eye/s, superglue and some epoxy glue
hook removal gear- from mates arms, ears etc.
if u cant fix it with this -come home
neville hood
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a belt with a sheath and
a belt with a sheath and sharp knike, a small bait box that slides on ( this also doubles up as a lure and small plier carrier, terminals etc ) and one of those glove clips to hold a bit of rag on and you can go for miles without having to come back for spares.
Leemo
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I have a canvas sheath from
I have a canvas sheath from AOS for my engraved swibos that flangies got me for my 18th. Never go anywere without my knives now!
bludgin' since 94'
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especialy the train
to gosnells hahaha
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pale ale
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A decent leatherman tool is
A decent leatherman tool is handy
I would say stubby holder, but it wouldnt be in the tackle box, it would be in my hand
pale ale
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And camera
And camera
TheJettyRat
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Small chopping board. Duct
Small chopping board. Duct tape.Phillips head screwdriver.
Leemo
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he said tackle box,
he said tackle box, PDU.......... ;)
bludgin' since 94'
Yewiefish85
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tape measure (i use the
tape measure (i use the sewing type as they are cheap and don't rust)
bloodysmythe
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bag o weed
bag o weed
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Versus
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+1 but...that just opens a
+1 but...
that just opens a whole other can of worms- essential weed travel kit. scissors, papers, lighter, a small pipe, etc etc
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I see your a fan of the late
I see your a fan of the late great Muddy Waters.
You'd know the song "Champagne and Reefer" then..
JohnF
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Split ring pliers.
Split ring pliers.
Contender 25T - good hezza boat
Blower
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Good advice
Thanks for all the advice guys, Some really good items that I wouldn't have thought of and some I haven't heard of (Tackleback).
tim-o
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Bait chaser
Bait chaser
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beau
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Sheesh some people must cart
Sheesh some people must cart around some huge tackleboxes!
trav32
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Hook sharpener and a rag
Hook sharpener and a rag
Faulkner Family
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the amount of stuff you
the amount of stuff you carry depends on size of tackle box your willing to carry around.
'spare line of a few diff poundages would come in handy. packs like black magic that sit flat are ideal. im talking trace line not to spool up a reel
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