I am a traveling surfcaster. I travel to fishy locations like Cuttyhunk, Blog Island, Mountauk, Cape Cod Canal, Plum Island, and Drake’s Island. Whether I am fishing one night or for multiple nights, I print up my Surfcasting Check List and check off items as I pack them and cross out items that are not needed for the respective trip.
TRUCK
- Gas (check and top up)
- Tire Pressure (check and top up)
- Oil Level (check and top up)
- Windshield washer fluid (check and top up)
GEAR
- 2 Rods (e.g. St. Croix)
- 2 Reels (e.g. ZeeBaas)
- 2 300 yard spools of 50 lb braid (e.g. Power Pro)
- 2 Wetsuits
- 2 Pairs of Wet Soxs
- Neoprene Booties
- Waders: Stocking Foot (Rock Hooping)
- Waders: Attached Boots (Sandy Beaches)
- 2 Pairs of Boots with Studs (e.g. Korkers or GripStuds)
- 2 Watches
- Compass
- 2 lights
- Surf bag
- Surf top
- Waterproof Bag (e.g. AquaPac)
- Fishing License
- Surf Belt (e.g. Tiderunner Ultimate Surf Belt)
- Plyers
- Split Ring Pryers
- 2 Pairs of Gloves
- Finger guard
- Scale
- Lip Gripper
ARTIFICIALS
- Needlefish
- Darters
- Poppers
- Pencil Poppers
- Swimmers
- Metal Lips
- Metals
- Bucktails
- Plastics (pre-rigged and un-rigged)
- Eel skins
- Teasers
- Squid Jigs
EELS
- Live Well Bucket
- Eels (live)
- Eels (rigged)
- Leaders (pre-tied)
- Live Bait Hooks (e.g. VMC Live Bait 6/0 9260)
- Rigging Needle
- Zip Ties
- Rigging Hooks
- Eel Jar
CHUNKING
TERMINAL TACKLE
- Leader Material (e.g. Ande Mono-filament Line: 40 lb green, 60 lb pink, 80 lb clear)
- Leaders (pre-tied)
- Tail Hooks (e.g. VMC)
- Swivels (e.g. Kork)
- Split Rings (e.g. Wolverine)
- Clips (e.g. Tactical Anglers Power Clips)
- Treble Hooks (e.g. VMC: 2/0, 3/0, and 4/0)
CLOTHES
- Long Sleeve Shirts
- Short Sleeve Shirts
- Pants
- Shorts
- Underwear
- Socks
- Under Armor Tops + Bottoms
- Wool Sweater
- Rain Gear Top
- Sandals (e.g. Crocs)
TOILETRIES
- Glasses + Case
- Contacts + Case
- Contact solution
- Sunglasses
- Tooth brush
- Tooth paste
- Gel
- Shaving creme
- Shaving razor
- Beard Trimmer
- Shampoo
- Nail Clipper
ELECTRONICS
- Phone (fully charged)
- Phone Charger
- Camera (fully charged)
- Camera Charger
FIRST AID
- Pain Reliever (e.g. Aleve)
- Small Band-Aids
- Large Band-Aids
- Gauze pads
- First Aid Tape
- Tweazers
- Antibiotic cream (e.g. Neosporin)
- Sun screen
- Bug spray
- Pain Pads (e.g. IcyHot)
- Mini-Bolt Cutters (e.g. Knipex)
FOOD
- Energy Drinks (e.g. 5HOUR Energy)
- Energy Bars
- Gatorade Powder
- Water Bottle
- Fiber
- Multi Vitamins
STUFF
- Batteries (e.g. Duracel)
- All Purpose Tape (e.g. Duck Tape)
- Electrical Tape
- Super Glue
- WD40
- 2 Coat Hanagers (to dry wetsuit / waders)
- Can of Compressed Air (e.g. Dust Off)
- Trash Bags
- Zip Lock Bags: snack, sandwich, and gallon.
