What should I bring on a party boat fishing? (II)

9) Tools: Plyers, Sizzors, Folding Knife, extra line, and a tackle box or bag that can get wet.

10) At least 3 Bungee Cords or lengths of rope: To tie all of your gear down and keep it from slapping around.

11) Sturdy Fishing Tackle (Specifics in each section below)

12) A waterproof bag or heavyplatic bag to put you non-fishing gear stuff in.

13) Any specialized baits not provided by the boat (call the boat first, more to follow below)

14) Cash in small denominations (usually I bring $40 in ones and fives, and $3.00 in change, though I very rarely spend more that half of it on a day trip). You will need it to tip the crew (ask what is customary), to buy extra tackle, to pay for fish cleaning, to buy snacks, to put money on the 'Big Fish Pool', etc.

15) Asprin (or equiv.) and/or dramamine (for those sea-sick prone-take one BEFORE you leave the dock)

16) DON'T EVEN THINK OF BRINGING A GPS or other navigation equipment. The coordinates of wrecks and special fishing spots are the bread and butter of most boat captains, and they will do nearly anything to guard them. Attempting to wrest these precious numbers from a captain is akin to trying to find out and use your credit card number!

17) A GOOD ATTITUDE! Whew! Sounds like a lot of stuff but without these items you may loose some of the fun in your trip.