At OBO, our main concern is that everyone has a successful outdoors experience. One of our main measures of “success” is when everyone prepares correctly and returns home safely. Making sure that you have everything you need for a safe day on the water is one of the best ways to prepare you for when things don’t go as planned.
This checklist should put your mind at ease when planning your next pursuit.
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
- Check Trailer Lights
- Check Trailer Wheels\Hubs
- Check Weather
- Check Tides
- Check Batteries
- Check Engines
DOCUMENTS
- Fishing Licenses
- Boat Registration
- Current Regulations
- Fish ID
- Boat Registration
- Maps
- Permits
SAFETY
- Sun Screen
- Personal Flotation Devices
- Throwable Cushion
- First Aid Kit
- Knife
- Emergency Radio
- Flares
- Fire Extinguisher
- Whistle
- EPIRB\Spot Messenger
TACKLE
- Rods & Reels
- Spare Line
- Leader
- Pliers
- Landing Net
- Measuring tool
- Tackle Boxes
- De-hooker
LIVE BAIT
- Fluorocarbon Leader
- Wire Leader
- Hooks
- Weights
- Terminal Tackle
- Corks\Bobbers
- Aerator
ARTIFICIAL BAIT
- Fluorocarbon Leader
- Soft Plastics
- Jig heads
- Swim Baits
- Topwater Plugs
- Spoons
- Popping Corks
- Bait Scent
CLOTHING
- Polarized Sunglasses
- Hat
- Rain Gear
- Spare clothes in dry bag
- Sun protection shirt
- Sun protection pants
- Durable\secure Shoes
- Neck Gaiter
- Waders
MISC.
- Water
- Food\snacks
- Dry Bag
- Filet Knives
- Plastic Bags
- Knife Sharpener
- Ice
MAKE SURE THAT SOMEONE KNOWS WHERE YOU ARE GOING AND WHEN YOU WILL RETURN!
CHECK WITH LOCAL AND FEDERAL AUTHORITIES TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE COMPLYING WITH ALL LAWS AND SAFETY REGULATIONS.