The time has finally come to relieve yourself and destress from all of life’s worries through a good old fashioned fishing trip. Fishing is one of Canada’s favourite hobbies and is a great way to spend time with friends and family. To make sure you are fully prepared for your next fishing trip, we have constructed a checklist to ensure that you have everything one could need for a perfect fishing trip.
Fishing Gear
Probably the most obvious item to remember to bring with you is the fishing gear you need to actually participate in fishing. This includes items such as fishing rod to coolers and gloves. This list will help you plan and organize all of the items you will need to catch some fish!
- Fishing license
- Fishing rod
- Reel
- Lures
- Flies
- Worms
- Hooking accessories
- Hooking accessories
- Fishing line
- Depth finder
- Wire cutters / pliers
- Fishing knife
- Landing net
- Stringer chain
- Fish weighing scale
- Pot
- Cooler
- Towels
- Gloves
- Map of fishing territory
Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing and personal items are often things that are forgotten and overlooked when packing for a fishing trip because most people are only concerned about fishing gear. It is important to ensure that you wear and pack appropriate clothing and personal items for the weather you are about to endure and for the time period you plan on being away from. Depending on the season you decide to go fishing, clothing and personal items will vary.
- Shorts
- Pants
- Short sleeve shirts
- Long sleeve shirts
- Sweaters / hoodies
- Long and short sleeve fishing shirts
- Socks
- Undergarments
- Windbreaker or light jacket
- Rain jacket
- Swimsuit
- Fishing boots
- Shoes
- Polarized sunglasses
- UV-resistant cap or hat
Health, Safety, & Hygeine
Health and safety items are objects that you surely will not want to forget. Accidents can happen and it’s always better to be safe than sorry. Being prepared for injuries and accidents is always a good precaution when fishing as you can be quite distant from the nearest landing. Hygiene items are also important items that should not be overlooked. Maintaining good personal hygiene will make your experience and the experience of others around you much more enjoyable.
- Personal floatation device
- Nautical safety kit
- First aid kit
- Cell phone / external GPS unit
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Insect bite cream
- Disinfecting gel
- Tissues / paper towel
- Disinfectant wipes
- Head lamp
- Batteries
- Water
Follow these checklists to ensure that you have everything you need for your next fishing trip.