Reddit mentions: The best fishing accessories

I agree with NuclearFishing, an anchor trolley is the way to go to keep a reasonable position in wind or current. Remember there are a few ways to attach to the anchor trolley. You can use a traditional anchor, a stake out pole, or a bush anchor/gripper. I know you said you were already full on gear so the choice is yours on what to bring with.

As far as "landing" any fish have you considered a collapsible fishing net? I got myself one of the Frabrill folding nets. It is incredibly lightweight but in the heat of the moment I wish it was more one-hand friendly. I do a lot of shore fishing and carry mine closed and on my belt. I pan fish a lot so every once in a while I'll hook something too big and will need the help of a net and having one I can deploy somewhat quickly is helpful. Also the very small mesh netting sometimes snags my barbs and that really grinds my gears. If your considering a collapsible net, check out video reviews to see how they are opened to which are more one hand friendly. Also the fish grips are not a bad idea either.

Thanks for the info!

>$1300 per person for everything.

Ah, interesting! We've been quoted about $1800pp (for 8 people)... obviously there's a lot of variables, so I'll look deeper...

>great for a single or couple to sleep on

A dumb offtopic question, but for a couple where exactly do you sleep?! All the rivers I've rowed the boats have been loaded to the eyeballs, and I'm much taller than a boat is wide...

>cocktails each night

Interesting! Any particular cocktails that seemed to suit Grand trips? :)

EDIT: one last question, do you have book suggestions? I was looking at getting:

• Belknap's Waterproof Grand Canyon River Guide All New Expanded Edition
  
• Colorado River in The Grand Canyon Map - 4th E-RiverMaps
  
• Day Hikes from the River: A Guide to Hikes from Camps Along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon
  
  ... but wasn't sure if the two maps were both necessary...? What'd you take?

>Is the positive benefit of tracked vehicles used off road worth it?

In the right places, sure. Remember, the 113 isn't just tracked, it's an amphib. So it's useful in places that flood all the time. Or have to deal with floods and evacuating people.

>And I'm going to stand my ground on the bayonet thing. I can't see how a bayonet will be useful.

It's just a knife. It has a nice thick blade and tang so you can pry with it. But seriously, it's just a knife.

But whining about it sounds good on TV.

>Bearcats do the lions share of what a tracked vehicle can do

Except for the fact that they're shit in water, on snow, and in flooded areas, which are all places that M113 excels.

I don't see the President making the Washington Department of Transportation give their M60 Patton Tanks or M102 howitzer.

Great idea for a thread!

Outside of some tying gear, I just put one of these on the list.

I have a few little gadgets that I really like but wouldn't necessarily buy straight out for myself, but made great Father's Day gifts, like the Smith Creek Net Holster and the Smith Creek Rod Holder.

Also can't go wrong upgrading someone's maybe older style net to a rubber based net pretty affordably.

The shy ones are v skittish and will flee at the first sign of danger.

1. Lower your visibility. You need proximity to land your prize but you can lower your profile by building a wall of books/binders/etc
   
2. Attract via smell. A small plate of freshly cooked chicken nuggets and a small fan work wonders. Note: Make sure not to place yourself between fan and target or he may catch your scent and bolt.
   
3. Attempt mating calls. Different species are attracted to different things. Start with playing anime theme songs and work your way towards memeified things like Africa. WARNING: Keep volume low or they'll be startled!
   
4. Make the catch. I suggest this.
   
   Good luck!

Redington Crosswater combo ($132 with Prime)

If he likes smallmouth and catches them in his favorite creeks then get the 6wt. If he prefers trout then get the 9' 5wt option. This rod in a 6wt will also work for pond/lake fishing for bass. If he went to a bigger river then he would do fine with it as well, whether wading or in a boat.

He will also need a leader and some tippet. For $8.61 you can get him an individual leader, or for $16 you can get him the three pack. For tippet, if you get him the 8 pound leader then you should get him the 8 pound tippet for $7.57.

For leader longevity he will want tippet rings for $11.72. This will allow him to use his leaders for much longer rather than needing to re-buy leaders sooner. I know we're outside of your budget at this point past the leader, but if you can swing it then all of these things will provide what he needs outside of flies. Maybe someone else is getting him presents and could supplement the rest. Sometimes fly rod combos will come with leaders, but I didn't see it mentioned on the Crosswater combo. You'll notice I tailored it more to bass. If you find out he's more of a trout guy, then read on.

For $10.78 you can get a 3-pack of 9' 4x leaders. He can fish small streamers and nymphs with these, but would want a thinner leader for dry flies. For creeks he will probably fish small streamers and nymphs most of the time anyways, so this is a good choice (in my opinion). You'll still want the tippet rings listed above to make the leader purchase last a long time. For tippet, a spool of 4x tippet material for $11.43. The tippet prices seem high to me so you might want to dig around some more for options.

Other doodads to consider would be nippers and a zinger, hemostats, and a net. Teeth are a substitute for nippers, but biting through fishing line does wear your teeth. Hemostats aren't as necessary if he pinches the barbs on his hooks. You can get away with not using a net, but it is easier on the fish and the fisherman to use one.

Hopefully this helps and points you in the right direction. If you have questions just send me a message.

The most important part of hook removal is being confident and decisive. Being a greenhorn, you're obviously still developing those qualities. Pike are notoriously difficult to unhook - I often use a [jaw-spreader] (http://www.amazon.com/South-Bend-Fish-Mouth-Spreader/dp/B00GI9WB5E/ref=sr_1_80?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1409962385&sr=1-80) and/or a [lip-grabber] (http://www.amazon.com/Phileex-Portable-Grabber-Gripper-Stainless/dp/B00EY83KQ0/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1409962165&sr=1-1) to make the process easier. The other thing that really works well is a simple J-style [hook remover] (http://www.amazon.com/Ventafish-VFJCD16-J-Circle-Dehooker/dp/B004RDSXDC/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1409962482&sr=1-4. Once you learn how to use it, this simple tool allows you to remove even fairly deep hooks with a simple flip of the wrist. For really deep hooks, you need a longnose pliers, hemostat, or specialized [hook-removing tool] (http://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Claw-Pistol-Grip-Remover/dp/B000ALE5EG/ref=sr_1_9?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1409962482&sr=1-9). Hope this helps, congrats on getting some good fish on your hooks!

Thank you for your thoughts on your R2.

Mine weighs 24 pounds on my scale.

https://www.amazon.com/Dr-meter-Electronic-Measuring-Batteries-Included/dp/B00ZWNGZFO/

I figured you were being facetious about getting ripped because it is so heavy.

I replaced the bushings after my first ride. I had some Randal 180 trucks from another longboard already. I used the tall stepped cone 91a bushings and small flat washers from those. They fit perfectly.

http://randal.com/180mm-42-or-50-raw/

It carves better and no wheel bite. The stock large cupped washers were limiting the turning. I like to keep the trucks on all of my boards on the loose side, with the front always looser.

I also wedged my front truck 7 degrees with a Khiro angled riser. I did this on all of my eboards and on many of my longboards. I like to carve and turn sharp when necessary.

https://www.muirskate.com/longboard/risers/2080/0-5-khiro-angled-wedge-shock-pad-60a-risers

I really like my R2. I only have about 30 miles on it so far. I hope it proves to be reliable.

How many miles on yours?

How did you fall?

The Cold Steel Ultimate Hunter has fantastic steel, the strongest locking mechanism on a folding knife, supremely well done handles, and an excellent blade shape. This would work perfectly as a hard use/camp knife. Handle is 5" long and 0.62" thick, so it may be a little large for some to carry in the pocket, you'll have to decide that based off what you know about your husband. You may also consider the Cold Steel American Lawman, which has all of the merits of the Ultimate Hunter, but with a slightly thinner handle. In my opinion, the Ultimate Hunter looks much nicer though.

Personally, as a nurse myself, I don't carry a knife while at the hospital, but instead trauma shears and maybe a pry bar like a Gerber Shard. I haven't run into a situation yet that the shears or the pry bar haven't able to do and it isn't as intimidating to patients or visitors.



However if you do need a small knife, just like everyone else suggests, the Dragonfly 2 is exceptional.

I have the ZDP-189 version of the Dragonfly and it is perfect for EDC.

If you looking for an even smaller folder check out the Manbug which also does come in a [ZDP-189 variant]
(http://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-British-Racing-ZDP-189-Plain/dp/B0089DFLSQ/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1420580166&sr=8-5&keywords=spyderco+zdp-189). Just be aware that these do not come with pocket clip (I think).

I have a small folding net that I take with when I travel. Its something like this one or this one . They fold down super small and can hold pretty large trout. Also, they are super cheap.

Off the top of my head, a good multitool like a Leatherman.

A scale with measuring tape. For making sure you are within a size limit or for bragging rights.

Bogagrip like grabber or Fish Gripper for handling fish.

Hemostat for extracting a deep hook.

A good hat, UV rated shirt, sunblock and mosquito/tick repellent. Maybe a backpack with water reservoir a la CamelBak. I also keep a small first aid kit and a hook removal kit just in case.

Dry bag if you are going to be on a boat or kayak. No one likes a water damaged phone.

Edit:

A folding net. Nothing is worse than having a good fish and losing because it too big to drag it up on the bank. I lost a good sized trout last week because I didn't have a net handy.

I am not normally a big spyderco person but my everday carry for my business casual job is the Manbug in ZDP-189. It is an evolution of their ladybug line. I really like that it disappears in my pocket. Most days it spends the whole day in the pocket but it's great having it there when I do need it. It does not have a clip and weighs under 1oz. It also cuts like a beast. The VG-10 version is a little cheaper but the extra 10-15$ for ZDP-189 is totally worth it.
https://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Manbug-British-Zdp-189-PlainEdge/dp/B0089DFLSQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1504899833&sr=1-1&keywords=spyderco+manbug+189

Surprised no one suggested a net. Not sure what species you're targeting, but it it's trout you should really scoop up a rubber/rubberized net. This net is crazy durable and way better than other nets in the same price range.

If you're targeting bass/saltwater fish, you're probably fine without one. Trout are giant babies compared to most other fish, and can die if you handle them wrong. I'd skim an article about trout handling too, if you know the main do's and don'ts you should be fine.

Polarized shades are nice to have too, they help you see your fly on the water and fish in the river if the water's clear. You could grab some cheap ones at wally world, but I think dropping $50 on a pair of sunclouds is worth it. Go for copper/brown lenses, they're the most versatile. Even if you don't stick with fly fishing, they're nice to have.

I had this scale actually tested and it's incredibly accurate for the price.

I have a small fish grip attached to it by a small key ring so I don't even use the hook.

Works great.

If you wanted an all-in-one thing my buddy has this Rapala scale. It's really awesome and we use it to cull fish.

Given the job and the terrain I'm imagining this is more of a general-abuse knife (ie, "sharpened pry-bar") than a dedicated cutter. Accordingly, I'd try not to spend a fortune on it.

Though they're not serrated I'd be inclined to get a couple of these (~$26 on Amazon) which are designed to be cheap abusable knives for this situation. If there's lots of prying to be done an interesting option would be to get a Breacher Bar, plus a sheath for it (such as this one but currently out of stock), wrap the handle with paracord and pair it with a decent folding knife (such as the RAT 1) for actual cutting.

Other usual suspects:

http://www.amazon.com/KA-BAR-Fighting-Utility-Serrated-Sheath/dp/B000BSZDP8

http://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-Short-Tanto-Point-Serrated/dp/B001EIALK6

http://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-Short-Fixed-Blade-Knife/dp/B000JMEWBC/ref=sr_1_5?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1334972468&sr=1-5

(NB: with the Ka-bars make sure you get 1095 carbon steel not 440A stainless.)

http://www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel-Kraton-Handle-Concealex/dp/B000BSY9AS

Or, for something rather smaller maybe an ESEE 3.

Edit: Just remembered the Glock 78 - again it's on the sharpened-pry-bar side of things and sheath and retention are probably better than most of the options above. (It's a proper Glock product and not just some random company that's licensed the name (I'm looking at you, Smith and Wesson) and IIRC is issued in the Austrian forces.) Available in black, olive green, and sand colours. There's also a saw-back version (the Glock 81 IIRC) but I'd recommend against that.

[$10 bucks, comes with measuring tape] (https://www.amazon.com/Dr-meter-Electronic-Measuring-Batteries-Included/dp/B00ZWNGZFO/ref=sr_1_4?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1494103744&sr=1-4&keywords=fish+scale)

Super light and portable too. I've had mine for a few years and it still works great.

https://www.amazon.com/Moobom-Portable-Backlit-Display-Digital/dp/B01A6KH98Y/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1467224696&sr=8-4&keywords=fishing+scale

bought this one maybe 6 months ago.. still works great and is super cheap! never estimate again! :)

I got this one, based on reviews and price. It worked alright for me in it's initial test run, and seemed pretty accurate, but I have not compared it side by side with anything else (link to live action shot).

Complaints are that you have to actually turn it off or else it just stays on in your bag like mine did, as well as a teeny little hook attached that would be good if you had a gripper but I do not.

http://www.amazon.com/Ontario-490-Bayonet-System-Green/dp/B000Q9F7LM/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1452024385&sr=1-2&keywords=bayonet&refinements=p_36%3A1253558011

This beyonet is fantastic, looks great.

See if he likes any of the Ka-Bar knives. They are a little more pricey in Canada, but still worth the money. Here's one that's a little bigger than the Gerber and only $12 more. For $12, you are getting an infinitely better knife.

Mittens or those hand warmer like this.

I sacrifice a rod holder and purchased an extendable flinging net from amazon. Works great for bass and not super expensive. PLUSINNO Fishing Net Fish Landing Net, Foldable Collapsible Telescopic Pole Handle, Durable Nylon Material Mesh, Safe Fish Catching or Releasing (12"/31cm Hoop Size (Fixed Pole)) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071XMJJ93/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_K8y4CbE98170C

I carry this as a useful pocket knife. It suppose it's a little larger than most pocket knives, but it's extremely light.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B001PE7J7M/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I don't carry it every day, but there are certainly times when I want it and don't have it. I have a boxcutter in my toolbag, and a few more in the garage, and one in my vehicle.

I grew up spending time around a sailboat, so having a good knife was normal and necessary; I think most people who sail probably carry a good knife. I don't really like multitools personally.

If you are planning to baton and chop with that knife - I'd recommend getting the Cold Steel SRK with CPM 3V steel.

Great all-around hunting/camping/survival blade.

the cold steel SRK has been my camping/backpacking fixed blade for a couple years now, and its great. a little big to be practical for chopping food.. i just use my pocket knife for stuff like that. for all tasks appropriate for a fixed blade it is very much a jack of all trades though. if it ever breaks ill buy another one in a heartbeat. its not gonna break though. highly recommended

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A6KH98Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That is what I use currently and its as accurate as my buddies Rapala digital scale. Very easy to use. I recommend using a gripper with it.

[Backlit LCD Display] Dr.meter... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZWNGZFO?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

This is the scale I got. Really cheap and works. It doesn’t have the latest hook if you’re just weighing under the gills. There’s definitely better options though.

That is a pretty cool DIY but... you know, it's only $15.

A regular 6-ish foot pole which splits in half works pretty well on canoe/camping trips.

I took mine with me to the Boundary Waters a few years back. I just strapped it to the frame of my backpack.

If I absolutely had to have something smaller, I'd go with the [Pocket Fisherman] (http://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Fisherman-Spin-Casting-Outfit/dp/B000HDKOHY). I'm not sure how that'd hold up to lake trout though...

Mora Bushcraft

No nonsense knife great for camping, cleaning fish/small game etc. 40 Dollars for a solid knife that'll hold up to most anything.

Ontario SP1

If you're more into the military style knives but don't have more than $60 to shell out for a KABAR, Ontario makes decent knives for the price.

Gerber BG Folder

Yes, it's a branded knife but that doesn't really matter. It's a decent knife for the price, especially if you're new to knives and you want to mess around with it without fear of breaking something expensive. Also, this particular one is a folding knife whereas the first two are fixed blade.

Ok I'll look into it. I have this one but I don't really like the shape of the actual rubber netting.

Edit: Do you know which phantom model it is? It looks like there are several different versions of it.

Like this one?

http://www.amazon.com/Ontario-Marine-Combat-Knife-Black/dp/B0012QY5DO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406500366&sr=8-1&keywords=ontario

How would you like a
http://www.amazon.com/Buck-119BKS-Spec-Hunting-6/dp/B000EHWWJQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395931732&sr=8-1&keywords=buck+special

and an

http://www.amazon.com/Ontario-Marine-Combat-Knife-Black/dp/B0012QY5DO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1395931764&sr=8-2&keywords=ontario+marine+spec+plus

for the victorinox.

As a rebuttal
https://www.amazon.com/1083009-Ontario-Knife-Marine-Combat/dp/B0012QY5DO

This is about as good as you can get for a combat knife without useless bells and whistles or spending hundreds for a "better" steel(but doesn't really perform better when it comes to fighting)

Not to mention in DnD lots of things could be considered daggers. a shitty, jail-made shiv. A jagged and sharpened piece of metal rebar, etc. It doesn't even need to be particularly nice. 2gp represents "average" quality, maybe slightly better than what a goblin or some trashy cultist might have

I wear relatively thin gloves, then stick a handwarmer or two in a waist warmer thing. Like this.

ka-bar dozier folder?... it's much cheaper than you were planning on spending, but cheaper doesn't always mean worse.

pocket clip isn't very deep carry, but there might be aftermarket clips for it, if thats your thing.

Finding an "all-in-one" isn't exactly cheap. If you wanted the all-in-one, I would get this https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Rapala_Touch_Screen_Tournament_Scale_15lb/descpage-RTDS.html

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If you want a cheaper more affordable route, get the Dr. Meter and a Fish Grip Jr. Remove the J hook from the Dr. Meter and attach the fish grip to the scale with a large 3 inch split ring or some other sort of homemade option.

Yep.

Here's a few. Most are around 4" and more or less $30. Knives seem to spike in price when they get bigger than 5".

Condor Bushlore

Condor Lifeland

Mora Companion

Cold Steel Bushman

Ontario SP1

Or the famous, as-seen-on-TV, Pocket Fisherman Spin Casting Outfit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HDKOHY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_hJVPub0E86TYQ

I would not get the Ka-bar if I were you. I would go for a M-9 bayonet. It's much more of a survival knife. It even as a wire cutter on it.

http://www.amazon.com/Ontario-490-Bayonet-System-Green/dp/B000Q9F7LM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1425736591&sr=8-3&keywords=m9+bayonet

http://www.amazon.com/Ontario-Marine-Combat-Knife-Black/dp/B0012QY5DO

KABAR style knife.

Cold Steel 3V SRK Fixed 6-Inch Blade Knife https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019RSX4IA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tlcIAbP1NQCCJ

Adding that for this year I purchased a hand muff pak for cold mornings, etc.

As /u/NLJeroen some kind of spring scale, maybe this one.

As a hack, you can rig a pulley and a bucket, such that the weight of the bucket pulls the gate closed. Then, fill the bucket with water until the gate moves. Convert the volume of water to weight.

I stuck this in the back because that kept happening to me. Gets the job done!