Comments on: 10 Basics Every Man Should Have in His Fishing Tackle Box

By: Cindy

Cindy — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:23:13 +0000

A pair of worn in suede gloves. And a catfish grabber, for big catches. Definite necessities.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:40:59 +0000

Multitool (aka Leatherman, aka Gerber) can be used for just about anything in a pinch.
Hand Sanitizer is nice to have if you bring a snack, or sandwich. It’s also great if you are a dipper and don’t want pond water germs/fish germs in your mouth, or if you get hooked, cut, etc.
Stringer…this is a no-brainer.
Although it probably ain’t gonna fit in the tackle box, something to kill your fish like a hatchet, long knife/machete, or a hammer.

That’s my 2 cents anyhow.

By: smith sarah

smith sarah — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 14:09:01 +0000

a knife is also needed

By: George

George — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 03:09:58 +0000

I also keep a thing of Handi-Wipes to clean the hands and half-a-roll of paper towels just in case.

By: James

James — Thu, 20 May 2010 05:05:33 +0000

I see one item that didn’t make the list. In the tackle box one may want to include a laminated card with your current photo, name, adress and phone number of person to contact in emergency. Never know when Mr. Sneaky Snake may decide to take a bite out of you and someone find you laying there not knowing what name to give the paramedics when they pick you up.

I came across a guy once who had a heart attack and was allegeric to a lot of meds…Made me think twice before my next outing what to include in my box.. Of course you have your ID in your wallet or where ever, but if that just happens to fall out when you get moved on the gurney…

By: Jon

Jon — Sun, 02 May 2010 11:03:40 +0000

A small bottle of Germex comes in real handy too! Its a good way to disinfect those occasional “hand hooks”, AND after you have cleaned your catch, it will get rid of the fishy odor on your hands better than just about anything.

By: jon gersbach

jon gersbach — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:33:59 +0000

I fish for catfish on the river with a guy who uses a small coffee can for his tackle box. Has a rope on it to hang around his neck. Puts all the essentials inside – hooks in an empty tylenol bottle, sinkers at the bottom, skinning pliers, stringer, and that is all.

I have since abandoned the production tackle box and moved on to the tin can method. More durable, no frills, and no extra space to haul all the extra stuff that you “don’t need” but serves only to clutter. Leave the fully stocked tackle box at camp. Your trek to the fishing hole will be much more enjoyable.

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By: eligha

eligha — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:46:42 +0000

and a gun

By: jaden

jaden — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:47:02 +0000

i use a back pack