What do you travel with ? - Page 2

Sea Draggin · 07-24-2008, 10:26 PM

Anything for you Bro.

My current file happens to be a craftsman, with the essential homemade PVC file saver(3/4")

CN-10 Billfisher crimpers, because they crimp perfectly straight, have the narrow jaws and are corrosion resisant. Again in the essential holdzit.

My current knife/chicken scissor (Yep, double duty) sharpener was a Smiths. It has been a trooper but I think I have worn it out, so I got a blue one from Home Depot the other day. Haven't used the new one yet.

floridadeckie · 07-24-2008, 10:29 PM

roddy, I use the reef raider costa's. they dont have the the fancy blue mirrored lenses that everyone loves, but they were less expensive than the blue lenses. They come with three sets of removeable lense frames: dark gray, amber, and vermillion. the dark gray works great for me to see fish in the spread when offshore and while driving, the amber is great for low light conditions and/or back country shallow water fishing, and the vermillion is a good shooting lense for shooting skeet or other low-light conditions. they frames fit my head just right, the wide lense shape blocks side glare, and they came with a nice hard case with micro-fiber cleaning cloth included.

they look sweet as hell too

here is the link to them: http://http://costadelmar.com/store/...x?productid=RR

Patudo · 07-25-2008, 07:53 AM

Rodders - excellent topic. Over the years I have tried to reduce my travel kit as much as possible.

Sunglasses - I use Fitovers (acceptable) but would like prescription glasses with better quality lenses. Should really carry two in case a catastrophe happens. I've had to fish without on a couple of occasions - not recommended.

Sunblock - I use factor 50. Moisturiser. Essential.

Drag scale to 50 lbs - Normally not needed but

Medium hook file. The number of times I find the file on the boat I'm on is rusted over and useless! Normally a cheap one as I often leave them behind. Also an el cheapo diamond file (280 grit wet and dry glued to a flat stick) for finishing hook points.

Superglue

Waxed bait rigging floss

Twisted wire loop for splicing dacron

Electrical tape

Mono cutters (cheap orange handled version from Melton given to me by Russ Housby many years back) - Helpful for various rigging jobs and safety.

Wiring gloves - Most boats have gloves suitable for light duty but if I get called upon to wire I prefer to use what I'm familiar with for the big stuff

Small digital camera - Absolutely essential and stays on my belt all the time when fishing.

Waterproof jacket if I know or suspect it's going to be rough (eg Cape Verde)

Depending on the vessel/situation I'll be fishing with I may also bring a selection of fishing gear (selection of which almost merits a separate thread), but the above stuff is more or less essential.

Regards

P.

heykellymichelle · 07-25-2008, 08:05 AM

Spent some time in Belize this winter, and found to be most useful:

- TP for your inland adventures (you never know where you'll be "going")
- Something to suck the bug venom out
- Hard candies for the local kids (white girls are quite the anomaly in the jungle, american treats even more rare)
- A flexible attitude and lots of love because you never know when the house you're visiting will whip up something with entrails for a special meal
- Some extra cash to buy local arts & crafts, put back a bit in the local economy

The 8th beatitude is my favorite: Blessed are the flexible, for they will not be bent out of shape. Always take your sense of adventure.

Parapapam · 07-25-2008, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roddy Hays

Parapapam - which PLB ?

Roddy,

ACR Aquafix 406.... pretty standard.

You guys go to more exotic places than I do. I was just talking about going out on my buddy's boat down the road...

But for boats I don't know (or boaters that I don't think will be well supplied), I like the ideas about needlenose pliers, leader gloves, water, wipes for my sunglasses, sunscreen, duct tape, small crimp set, good filet knife, 1 gallon zip lock bags for fillets (Leave these in the car for when you return).

If going out into unknown parts of the world, then you guys/gals need to tell me. I haven't fish "exotic" yet...

Mike

Sea Draggin · 07-25-2008, 11:35 AM

Regarding the ziplocks, it still baffles me why people come to fish with me and don't bring a 150qt cooler with them to have in the car at the end of the day.

Some of the boys don't like to eat fish that much and I understand that, because they don't plan on taking much if any. With others, i just have to shake my head.

Roddy Hays · 07-25-2008, 12:08 PM

you never know when the house you're visiting will whip up something with entrails for a special meal

Classic, Kelly ! Love that one, been there done that. TP is an important thing for guys too, we just don't mention it !

Interested to in your Something to suck the bug venom out - care to elaborate ?

I forgot something I always have in my backpack, really saved my bacon over the years in more than one occasion - a compact ratchet screwdriver like this :

Parapapam - I carry an ACR too. Nice bits of kit.

FESS · 07-25-2008, 12:15 PM

Rodski...i don't have camera here but you could google Swiss Army Night Vision and see dem....

I looked in my on the go bag too and found the number 5 wire splicing gizmos.....reel seat strap wrench (MFG=RIDGID)....waxed line....colored electrical tape...the two types of Zap a Gap...waxed paper finger tip covers...lighter...pliobond...10 lb mono for rigger pins or tag lines...tried the gum stuff once & can't remember what my verdict was...pre-made dacron sliders in three generations or lengths...extra wind-ons with last two inches of 530 moimoi double covered by the daron (4th generation or evolvment)...condoms...uhh, i meant rod butt covers...x-wide magic markers...reg.magic markers...shower caps...diamond hook sharpener (never rusts)...extra pairs of 5 1/2" Sargent pliers...(rod & deep...did u get that pm a few weeks ago?)...x-small cans of easy opening cat food (opened and thrown overboard during a bite so i know where to turn and work to if she aint on)....braid flouro dye...same reason...de-boners....(next to condoms, i mean rod butt covers), live bait needles and stichin' needles....mineral oil.

Seth · 07-25-2008, 07:01 PM

This does make for in interesting reading. One could really put together a fine kit of useful accoutrements. For me, I always have a pocket sized physical memory recorder. The Leica M8 is my current fav.

Satans_Chariot · 07-25-2008, 08:48 PM

Ziplock bag full of the following contents...

white hankerchef- head cover in a pinch, tourniquet in the bad instances
water proof pad of paper- accountability in the life rafts
lighter and matches
space pen (similar to yours)
change for $.25 - no real reason

thats what we had to carry as freshman at school. in addition to a folding knife and a flashlight

Now, my grab and go bag consists of a waterproof backpack with the following

Waterproof Pelican Light- LED
Folding Knife- Keep one on me at all times and one in reserve
Waterproof Tablet, Pen, All Weather Lighter
GPS Handheld
Hand Held VHF
LED Head Lamp
Philips and Flathead Screw Driver
Channel Locks- Self Locking on nuts and pipes
Those all-purpose pliers, cant think of the brand

*A Shemaugh- Yes you look like a terrorist if you wear it on your head, but its 44inx44in, will cover your head and neck, and can be used for first aid.

07-24-2008, 10:26 PM	#11
Sea Draggin www.easterntackle.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 6,111 Best Catch: The next bite on a jig.	Anything for you Bro. My current file happens to be a craftsman, with the essential homemade PVC file saver(3/4") CN-10 Billfisher crimpers, because they crimp perfectly straight, have the narrow jaws and are corrosion resisant. Again in the essential holdzit. My current knife/chicken scissor (Yep, double duty) sharpener was a Smiths. It has been a trooper but I think I have worn it out, so I got a blue one from Home Depot the other day. Haven't used the new one yet. __________________ . 25% OFF - Relocation Sale!!! <---Clicky.................................................Jigging Videos I FISH & I VOTE

07-24-2008, 10:29 PM	#12
floridadeckie Crab mustard is good Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Big Bend, Fl/Islamorada, FL Posts: 650 Boat: hula girl Home Port: islamorada Occupation: fulltime freelance deckie	roddy, I use the reef raider costa's. they dont have the the fancy blue mirrored lenses that everyone loves, but they were less expensive than the blue lenses. They come with three sets of removeable lense frames: dark gray, amber, and vermillion. the dark gray works great for me to see fish in the spread when offshore and while driving, the amber is great for low light conditions and/or back country shallow water fishing, and the vermillion is a good shooting lense for shooting skeet or other low-light conditions. they frames fit my head just right, the wide lense shape blocks side glare, and they came with a nice hard case with micro-fiber cleaning cloth included. they look sweet as hell too here is the link to them: http://http://costadelmar.com/store/...x?productid=RR __________________ *SALTWATER COWBOY OUTFITTERS* Serving the Florida Big Bend to the Keys with all your guiding, deckhand, and detailing needs PM me for rates and details www.saltwatercowboyoutfitters.com Jimmy D. Last edited by floridadeckie; 07-24-2008 at 10:31 PM.

07-25-2008, 08:05 AM	#14
heykellymichelle Salon puppy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cape May, NJ Posts: 112 Home Port: Cape May, NJ Best Catch: 22 Occupation: Hinch Marina	Spent some time in Belize this winter, and found to be most useful: - TP for your inland adventures (you never know where you'll be "going") - Something to suck the bug venom out - Hard candies for the local kids (white girls are quite the anomaly in the jungle, american treats even more rare) - A flexible attitude and lots of love because you never know when the house you're visiting will whip up something with entrails for a special meal - Some extra cash to buy local arts & crafts, put back a bit in the local economy The 8th beatitude is my favorite: Blessed are the flexible, for they will not be bent out of shape. Always take your sense of adventure. __________________ KellyMichelle --------- "Friends, haven't you any fish?"

07-25-2008, 11:35 AM	#16
Sea Draggin www.easterntackle.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 6,111 Best Catch: The next bite on a jig.	Regarding the ziplocks, it still baffles me why people come to fish with me and don't bring a 150qt cooler with them to have in the car at the end of the day. Some of the boys don't like to eat fish that much and I understand that, because they don't plan on taking much if any. With others, i just have to shake my head. __________________ . 25% OFF - Relocation Sale!!! <---Clicky.................................................Jigging Videos I FISH & I VOTE

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07-25-2008, 07:53 AM	#13
Patudo Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 536	Rodders - excellent topic. Over the years I have tried to reduce my travel kit as much as possible. Sunglasses - I use Fitovers (acceptable) but would like prescription glasses with better quality lenses. Should really carry two in case a catastrophe happens. I've had to fish without on a couple of occasions - not recommended. Sunblock - I use factor 50. Moisturiser. Essential. Drag scale to 50 lbs - Normally not needed but Medium hook file. The number of times I find the file on the boat I'm on is rusted over and useless! Normally a cheap one as I often leave them behind. Also an el cheapo diamond file (280 grit wet and dry glued to a flat stick) for finishing hook points. Superglue Waxed bait rigging floss Twisted wire loop for splicing dacron Electrical tape Mono cutters (cheap orange handled version from Melton given to me by Russ Housby many years back) - Helpful for various rigging jobs and safety. Wiring gloves - Most boats have gloves suitable for light duty but if I get called upon to wire I prefer to use what I'm familiar with for the big stuff Small digital camera - Absolutely essential and stays on my belt all the time when fishing. Waterproof jacket if I know or suspect it's going to be rough (eg Cape Verde) Depending on the vessel/situation I'll be fishing with I may also bring a selection of fishing gear (selection of which almost merits a separate thread), but the above stuff is more or less essential. Regards P.

07-25-2008, 12:15 PM	#18
FESS Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: S.E. Posts: 481 Best Catch: 18 lb.Brown on fly: 6x tippet, 106 lb.Atl.Sail: Ft.Laud, 888 lb. Mako Cozumel, 950+ Blues St.T Occupation: If I can't make u a better angler or mate...I'll eat my hat!...scared to learn?!?	Rodski...i don't have camera here but you could google Swiss Army Night Vision and see dem.... I looked in my on the go bag too and found the number 5 wire splicing gizmos.....reel seat strap wrench (MFG=RIDGID)....waxed line....colored electrical tape...the two types of Zap a Gap...waxed paper finger tip covers...lighter...pliobond...10 lb mono for rigger pins or tag lines...tried the gum stuff once & can't remember what my verdict was...pre-made dacron sliders in three generations or lengths...extra wind-ons with last two inches of 530 moimoi double covered by the daron (4th generation or evolvment)...condoms...uhh, i meant rod butt covers...x-wide magic markers...reg.magic markers...shower caps...diamond hook sharpener (never rusts)...extra pairs of 5 1/2" Sargent pliers...(rod & deep...did u get that pm a few weeks ago?)...x-small cans of easy opening cat food (opened and thrown overboard during a bite so i know where to turn and work to if she aint on)....braid flouro dye...same reason...de-boners....(next to condoms, i mean rod butt covers), live bait needles and stichin' needles....mineral oil.

07-25-2008, 07:01 PM	#19
Seth I use a green machine Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 201 Occupation: Film Producer	This does make for in interesting reading. One could really put together a fine kit of useful accoutrements. For me, I always have a pocket sized physical memory recorder. The Leica M8 is my current fav.

07-25-2008, 08:48 PM	#20
Satans_Chariot Crab mustard is good Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 871	Ziplock bag full of the following contents... white hankerchef- head cover in a pinch, tourniquet in the bad instances water proof pad of paper- accountability in the life rafts lighter and matches space pen (similar to yours) change for $.25 - no real reason thats what we had to carry as freshman at school. in addition to a folding knife and a flashlight Now, my grab and go bag consists of a waterproof backpack with the following Waterproof Pelican Light- LED Folding Knife- Keep one on me at all times and one in reserve Waterproof Tablet, Pen, All Weather Lighter GPS Handheld Hand Held VHF LED Head Lamp Philips and Flathead Screw Driver Channel Locks- Self Locking on nuts and pipes Those all-purpose pliers, cant think of the brand *A Shemaugh- Yes you look like a terrorist if you wear it on your head, but its 44inx44in, will cover your head and neck, and can be used for first aid.