Beginner Gear Checklist
Pack this for your first saltwater trip.
Fishing gear
- Beginner rod & reel
- Spare line
- Hooks (barbless if practicing release)
- Sinkers / weights
- Bobbers
- Bait or lures
- Bait container / small cooler
Tools
- Pliers
- Line clippers
- Ruler or measuring tape
- Small towel
- Tackle box
Safety & comfort
- Life jacket (if on a boat or jetty)
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Water bottle
- Snacks
- First aid kit
- Trash bag (leave it cleaner than you found it)