ADD-ONS AND UPGRADES

[TubeDude]

[cool]Hey, gang. I am chipping away at putting together a writeup on totally outfitting a flotation craft...tube, kick boat or pontoon. I have bits and pieces in other writings, but decided we need something to have available for newbies and for oldtimers too...who want to upgrade or not miss any tricks.

From some of the exchanges we have had on the board recently, there are some creative folks who drop in here. I am going to post my outline, for you to read. Then, if you can think of something else, that I have overlooked...or that you simply can't do without on your craft...post it up. I would like to know what it is, how you attach it (or carry it) and how it helps improve either your fishing results, craft performance or safety.

I probably should say in advance, that I never take all of this stuff on every excursion. That would require a pontoon party barge to hold it all. But, part of trip preparation includes knowing what you might need and being prepared for the potential water and weather conditions, as well as fishing.

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]LANDING NETS & GAFFS [/font][/size]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]FISH HOLDING…BASKETS, LIVE BAGS, STRINGERS[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]PROTECTIVE APRONS[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]ROD HOLDERS[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]SONAR[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]BAIT HOLDERS…LIVE WELLS, BUCKETS, COOLERS[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]ANCHORS (BOTTOM, CLIPS & SEA)[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]RUNNING LIGHTS[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]SAFETY FLAGS[/size][/font]

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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]GPS SYSTEM AND LOGBOOK[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]THERMOMETERS…AIR & WATER[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]WALKIE TALKIES/RADIOS[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]AIR HORNS/DISTRESS SIGNALS, FLARES, FLAGS[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]LIGHTS[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE AND/OR FISHING VEST[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]LICENSE(S)[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]FIRST AID…INCLUDING ANTISEPTIC, BANDAGES, ANALGESICS, ANTACIDS[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]SUNGLASSES AND SUNSCREEN (LIP BALM)[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]INSECT REPELLENT AND/OR PROTECTIVE MESH HEAD GEAR[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]RAIN GEAR AND/OR WARM CLOTHING[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]WATERPROOF MATCHES[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]HATS & GLOVES[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]WIPING RAGS[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]FISH BILLY (CLUB)[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]PLIERS & LIP GRIPPERS[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]KNIFE & CUTTING BOARD[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]CLIPPERS & SCISSORS[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]MEASURING AND WEIGHING EQUIPMENT[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]BINOCULARS[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]CAMERA[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]MAP(S), CHARTS, TIDE TABLES[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]INSULATED STORAGE (FOOD, DRINK, BAIT)[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]PLASTIC BAGS[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]AIR PUMP AND/OR TUBING[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]AIR BLADDER PATCH KIT[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]WADING STAFF[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]FOOD AND LIQUID[/size][/font]

[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]EXTRA SET OF KEYS FOR VEHICLE[/size][/font]

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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3](OH YEAH…FISHING TACKLE TOO)[/size][/font]
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