A sunscreen with a high SPF
A hat or cap
Insect repellent
Long pants and socks (if you’ll be walking through grass or brush)
Old shoes you won’t mind getting wet or muddy (with traction,
if you might be fishing from a slippery dock or boat)
Lunch or snack (Keep it in your cooler.)
Creel or cooler (if you are planning to eat your catch)
Minnow net (if you need to catch minnows)
Cloth gloves for handling and releasing fish
Snake-bite kit (if there are dangerous snakes in your area)
Life jacket (if you are fishing from a boat or near deep water
or if you are still learning to swim)
Sunglasses (polarized with UVA and UVB protection)
A landing net
A camera for capturing memories
A tape measure for quick measuring
A portable radio (with headphones)
A poncho or raincoat (if a storm is brewing)
Fingernail clippers to cut fishing line
