| Planning a saltwater fishing trip? In order to make | | | | extra socks, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses. |
| sure that you have everything you need, you'll | | | | Of course, always take the time of year and |
| need to plan in advance what kind of fishing | | | | current weather conditions into consideration. |
| supplies you need for your trip, and then pack | | | | Another type of saltwater fishing supply involves |
| them. However, many novice anglers forget that | | | | health and safety items. These supplies could |
| packing saltwater fishing supplies involves more | | | | include appropriate sunscreen, a first aid kit, |
| than just packing your fishing equipment. Not sure | | | | matches, an army knife, a thermal blanket, a |
| what other saltwater fishing supply or supplies | | | | watch, a compass, a map, a cell phone--and don't |
| you'll need? Consider that suitable clothing, health | | | | forget your fishing license! |
| and safety items, and food and drink, whether | | | | Finally, don't forget about food and beverages as |
| you're embarking on a day-long trip in familiar | | | | part of your saltwater fishing supply list. First, |
| waters or heading out into unchartered territory | | | | make sure you bring plenty of clean water. But |
| for the night, are all a part of a safe and | | | | other drinks and snacks are important, too, to |
| successful fishing trip. | | | | keep your energy and strength up throughout |
| First, let's consider the actual fishing equipment, | | | | your trip. Juice boxes, tea, and coffee make |
| without which you won't be able to fish--which | | | | great alternative beverages. Food could include |
| may put a damper on your overall experience! | | | | sandwiches, dried fruit, fresh fruit, nuts or trail |
| The main equipment includes a fishing rod or rods, | | | | mix, snack or granola bars, fresh fruit, veggie |
| reels, enough line to last the trip, appropriate bait | | | | sticks, and muffins. |
| for saltwater fish, snips for cutting the nylon, a | | | | Overnight trips should include more and a wider |
| landing net, and large plastic bags. | | | | variety of food as an important saltwater fishing |
| One major saltwater fishing supply in addition to | | | | supply. Examples include dried milk, canned foods |
| fishing equipment is proper clothing. You will need | | | | like soups, beans, and tuna (don't forget the can |
| suitable and protective clothing for your fishing trip | | | | opener), cheese, bread and spreads, and salt and |
| in order to be comfortable and to protect | | | | or sugar. |
| yourself from the elements, be it hot sun, strong | | | | If you find you are lacking an important saltwater |
| winds, rain, or cool evening temperatures, as well | | | | fishing supply mentioned here, or you're missing |
| as bugs. The key is to dress in layers. Consider | | | | several supplies, head to a local saltwater fishing |
| wearing a polypropylene T-shirt, a flannelette shirt, | | | | supply store to get what you need. For food and |
| sturdy yet lightweight trousers, and strong | | | | drink, head to your local grocery store or stock |
| sandals. Bring along polypropylene long johns, | | | | up with materials you have on hand at home. |
| boots, a fleece jacket, a rain poncho, waders, | | | | |