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Accessories You Need

Bait board – Bait Boards are an excellent multi-purpose workspace that allows you to cleanly cut any bait or fillet your catch. I also highly recommend getting a Scotty bait board because it can also help store and organize all your tools, tackle, and bait prep items. The Scotty board also comes with a universal post base.

Filet knife – Having a surgically sharp fillet knife is an absolute must have when you’re prepping bait or filleting your catch. I really like this Rhinoreto fillet knife because it stays consistently sharp even after you cut through the thickest scales. There is good reason this is the number one best seller of fillet knifes. Click here to check availability.

Planer Boards – Designed specifically to assist anglers to cover more water when trolling. Planer boards, are vertical board-like products that are built with an angled leading edges. The board is then pulled behind a boat or kayak. The movement of the boat causes the board move your line and lure away from the boat. That way your lure is presented to the fish quietly, away from the sound of any motor.

If you’re serious about trolling you need a planer board set like the Krazywolf Planer Board system. I’ve used other planer boards in the past. And unlike the competitors, the Krazywolf planerboard just seems more rigid. I really like that I can adjust the flag spring when I decide to use larger baits.

Fish Finder – Discovering the best fishing spots could mean the difference between an action-packed day catching nonstop fish over a day of utter boredom. The fish finger is a necessary tool for drift fishing whether you’re just getting started or if you’re a seasoned angler. Having a quality fish finder tells you what is underwater, help you locate hidden habitat that is not found on any map.

Fish Finder – Discovering the best fishing spots could mean the difference between an action-packed day catching nonstop fish over a day of utter boredom. The fish finger is a necessary tool for drift fishing whether you’re just getting started or if you’re a seasoned angler. Having a quality fish finder tells you what is underwater, help you locate hidden habitat that is not found on any map.

Best Fishfinder For A Experienced Seasoned Fisherman – I highly recommend the Lowrance HDS-9 LIVE – 9-inch Fish Finder.

I use this on my 21′ Ranger. All I can say is IT. IS. AWESOME!

This fish finder definitely gives you the best bang for your buck. The high-definition 3D Structure Scan is a really cool feature that shows you all the underwater features and fish in the front, back, and sides of your boat.

Lastly, having the shortcut keys is a phenomenal idea that allowed me to customize my unit for my needs.

For example, I like to drop waypoints as I’m trolling. Now I can push a single button and the Lowrance HDS-9 LIVE quickly and easily assigns a waypoint to that exact spot!

In contrast, having an advanced fish finder may be a little overwhelming and may not be suitable for everyone.

Best Budget Fishfinder For Small Boats – I strongly recommend the Garmin Striker ClearVu Scanning Sonar with built-in Quickdraw Contours Mapping Software.

This Garmin is great if:

• You’re on a budget
• Perfectly sized for kayaks or small aluminum boats
• Just getting into fishing and don’t want to spend a lot of money.

I actually own two of these units…

For the first one, I use it on my kayak. The Striker is small, lightweight, and compact. It displays a TON of information that in need when I’m on the water.

Personally, I like the mapping feature that best. When I’m on a small farm pond or deep in a cove that hasn’t been mapped I can chart out all the features and structure that has never been seen before.

My other Striker I own I use on my father’s small 14′ aluminum v-hull boat we use for trout fishing.

The screen stays bright and offers a crisp definition, even in blue-bird skies at high noon. And unlike others, the screen won’t fade.

The unit comes with everything you need. Garmin doesn’t nickel and dime you by forcing you to buy hidden accessories. Just hook it up to a power source, add water, and off you go.

One of the hang-ups about this unit is that it doesn’t come with an owner’s manual. But luckily I solved that problem. Now you don’t have to search high and low for it, you can download it free right here.

These Garmin Striker units are super popular and fly off the shelves especially this time of year. If you’re interested in a powerful, small, compact fish finder then head on over to Amazon to see if they have any left. You’ll definitively be catching more fish if you do.

Trolling rod holder – If I’m trolling I need my rod in a holder that is easy to get to when I have a fish at the other end of the line. The Atwood rod holder can even be locked into place if I’m expecting to a giant fish.

Installation was really easy and you can even swap out other products Atwood makes into the same mount.

Tackle Bag – You can’t carry all your gear in your pockets, so you need a reliable tackle bag to transport it. I wrote a complete review guide, Best Tackle Bag for Fishing, check it out by clicking here.   But if you don’t have the time to read the full guide then let me tell you I recommend the Lunker Bag by KastKing. 

Fishing Pliers – Nothing will ruin a day quicker than getting a hook embedded in your hand, or worse your eye.  That’s why I always recommend having a good set of pliers that won’t rust and won’t slip out of your hand.  I recommend that Cutthroat 7” Fishing Pliers.  

Landing Net – As you are reeling in that monster fish, you don’t want to injure yourself or knock the fish off the hook by trying to grab it. That’s why I recommend a dependable telescopic landing net. 

Fishing Weight Scale – Whether if you’re going to keep your catch or just take a photo of it and brag to your friends it’s important to have an accurate scale. I recommend a scale that has a large LED display like this one fishing scale here. 

Wide Brim Fishing Hat – Nowadays, you have to protect yourself against the sun’s harmful rays. Wearing a wide brim hat not only gives you UV protection, but it also keeps you cool.  I recommend the Columbia Unisex Bora Bora Booney hat. It fits any size head and it feels really comfortable. 

Fishing Sun Shirt – Don’t you stop at only getting head protection, you also need to protect your chest, back, arms, and torso. According to the researchers finding skin cancers on the shoulders and forearms rank within the top-5 locations to get skin cancer*. Avoid any unnecessary UV exposure and stay cool by wearing a UV protective PFG Fishing Shirt by Columbia.

Fishing Gloves – Fishing gloves allow your hands to stay covered from the sun’s harmful rays and stay dry by using a special material. These gloves by Fishaholic offer UPF50+