non fishing gear you take for fishing?

[Oztrav]

So what kind of gear do you guys take that is non fishing for fishing? ie- torches, gameboys, lunch box carton of golds lord of the rings trilogy....

trying to compile a list of things i need cause you always end up in some scenario where you go damn i wish i had one of those

[reef_raider]

most important thing is definatly the camera and then lunch of course and depending on when i fish a torch and thats about everything thats non fishing gear that i take because im there to fish so most things are fishing related items

[Cowfish13]

A book/fishing mag would be good on a dry, slow day fishing from the shore in the river.

[Feral]

eh? I dont understand, stuff for other than fishing?

[Cliffy]

Gee, dunno...I'm pretty much of the view that if you think about it long enough, almost everything has a fishing-related purpose.

Let's see...Lord of the Rings trilogy - if on DVD could arguably be used as either a reflector for an ordinary torch to light the entire fishing area or possibly (if broken into small pieces and attached to trace above hook) a bizarre form of lure (perhaps empty cans from the carton of golds could be used the same way on larger fish, probably a good argument against taking stubbies!).

Book/magazine has obvious uses for (a) cleaning hands after cleaning/filleting fish, and ( for starting campfire to cook same.

The torch itself is pretty damn useful piece of essential fishing equipment for attracting squid!

A good folding chair (or \"portable self-gimballed rod-holding attachment\") is pretty much self-explanatory, although if you've already got the \"carton of golds\" fishing lures along, taking lunch may be looking a bit suss unless it's squid sandwiches or something else readily convertible to bait.

From a boating perspective the possibilities are also endless - for example using the anchor as a major FAD for burleying (except possibly in SA where they get the really, really big Great Whites), or on really hot, dry days using the bimini top to string fish up and start the curing/drying process:sick: . If you run the engine long enough, it's also possible to use the top to actually cook your catch.

Post edited by: Cliffy, at: 2007/03/03 23:31

[Oztrav]

feral like you rother gear that you take you know fly swatter can of aeroguard stuff like that

[Tim a]

Food, water, non water drinks, aeroguard, sunscreen, chair, phone, wallet, board shorts, spare socks. Thats for baiting tho. for luring landbased I take only what I really need. As for loads of walking.

[werewolf]

Head lamp for night fishing. Rod spikes so I don't have to hold rods all day/night.

[Brian D]

Food - Space food sticks, coffee in winter and red or green cordial in summer.

Cutting / Weapon - A bloody big knife.

Camera and spare batteries:ohmy:

Toilet Paper :blush:

[jeff f]

another human or a dog to talk to is allways handy

[Tim a]

Nearly forgot, For those all night sessions a can of redbull! it gives you wings for the rest of the night.

jeff f wrote:

another human or a dog to talk to is allways handy

I'm always here if you need a deckie!

[Brian D]

jeff f wrote:

another human or a dog to talk to is allways handy

When I fishing alone I allways have heaps of little people to talk too - iyt's just that no-one else can hear them.

[Brian D]

Oztrav wrote:

So what kind of gear do you guys take that is non fishing for fishing? ie- torches, gameboys, lunch box carton of golds lord of the rings trilogy....

trying to compile a list of things i need cause you always end up in some scenario where you go damn i wish i had one of those

Karma to you Oz for stimulating activity on the site. But can you top my fishing test?

Post edited by: Brian D, at: 2007/03/04 20:04

[rayke1938]

We all know what Brian takes we have seen the photos. ( He must have forgot to bring them to Awoonga and Lenthalls.)

Ray

[Brian D]

Brian D wrote:

Food - Space food sticks, coffee in winter and red or green cordial in summer.

Cutting / Weapon - A bloody big knife.

Camera and spare batteries:ohmy:

Toilet Paper :blush:

Forgot - I allways take my booties - either version - the zip up boot style or slip on's - but they both stop oyster cuts, bull routs, muddy guew, and broken things.

A must for all fisher persons. (Wife calls hers \"Squishie Boots\")

[Oztrav]

yes now im in the top 10:laugh:

[Brian D]

One more thing - I take my deckies - you know the ones in the Fishing test post.:woohoo:

[Feral]

Brian! the accountants guild are going to take away your pocket protector if your not careful!:whistle:

[Bud]

Some spare money, so if you've had a bad day you can buy some fish on the way home...that was the missus will still give you a pass to go out next time:whistle: