Tools of the Trade - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T09:14:44Zhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/tools-of-the-trade?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A378907&feed=yes&xn_auth=noInteresting point. I complete…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-05-06:2036984:Comment:3810202013-05-06T00:12:17.392ZGarrett Ritterhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/GarrettRitter
<p>Interesting point. I completely forgot about a hat and also sunglasses. Sun protection is important. </p>
<p>Interesting point. I completely forgot about a hat and also sunglasses. Sun protection is important. </p> My number one tool is a good…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-05-05:2036984:Comment:3808932013-05-05T19:41:51.361ZSteve Tottenhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SteveTotten
<p>My number one tool is a good hat. Without any hair on my head if I go out for more than a few minutes the sun burns my scalp. For fishing tools, I always have a tool box in the boat with bigger tools. Personal tools include a small pair of braid cutter scissors, a medium pair of forceps, a signal whistle, tippet straightener, a pair of aluminum fishing pliers, and way too many fly boxes.</p>
<p>My number one tool is a good hat. Without any hair on my head if I go out for more than a few minutes the sun burns my scalp. For fishing tools, I always have a tool box in the boat with bigger tools. Personal tools include a small pair of braid cutter scissors, a medium pair of forceps, a signal whistle, tippet straightener, a pair of aluminum fishing pliers, and way too many fly boxes.</p> a couple of cold beers and w…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-05-05:2036984:Comment:3805872013-05-05T01:23:54.977Zshooterhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/shooter
<p>a couple of cold beers and what bill said.</p>
<p>a couple of cold beers and what bill said.</p> I have a whole plethora of st…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-05-01:2036984:Comment:3788222013-05-01T02:47:49.084ZAllen Morganhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorgan
<p>I have a whole plethora of stuff in my tackle bag for when I'm walking. But, for quick stops where I'm not to far from my vehicle, I primarily just grab my forceps, fingernail clippers, and a small tackle box with a few chosen lures, if I'm using my spinning rigs. If I'm using my fly rod, then I grab my vest, which has two fly boxes, floatant, clippers, and forceps.</p>
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<p>If I'm after bigger quarry than BG, I'm usually going to have my entire bag with me, which has all sorts of…</p>
<p>I have a whole plethora of stuff in my tackle bag for when I'm walking. But, for quick stops where I'm not to far from my vehicle, I primarily just grab my forceps, fingernail clippers, and a small tackle box with a few chosen lures, if I'm using my spinning rigs. If I'm using my fly rod, then I grab my vest, which has two fly boxes, floatant, clippers, and forceps.</p>
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<p>If I'm after bigger quarry than BG, I'm usually going to have my entire bag with me, which has all sorts of stuff in it.</p> I regularly purchase hemostat…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-05-01:2036984:Comment:3789072013-05-01T02:35:13.464ZTowniehttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Townie
<p>I regularly purchase hemostats, line snippers/sissors, pocket knives etc. promptly lose items & have to replace 'em...</p>
<p>I regularly purchase hemostats, line snippers/sissors, pocket knives etc. promptly lose items & have to replace 'em...</p> Thanks for the input. Seems a…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-05-01:2036984:Comment:3789042013-05-01T02:21:17.983ZGarrett Ritterhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/GarrettRitter
<p>Thanks for the input. Seems as though we all agree on the basics and have our own personal preferences on the extras. </p>
<p>Thanks for the input. Seems as though we all agree on the basics and have our own personal preferences on the extras. </p> These are good suggestions, …tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-05-01:2036984:Comment:3788132013-05-01T02:03:45.679ZJames Sandshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JamesSands
<p>These are good suggestions, For safety, I always bring a pair of cross-cut snips strong enough to cut a hook, should I accidentally get stuck. I also have a loop of strong braid with a ring that I can use to pop a hook out if its not too bad. In addition to those things, I bring a submersible thermometer and sunscreen. </p>
<p>These are good suggestions, For safety, I always bring a pair of cross-cut snips strong enough to cut a hook, should I accidentally get stuck. I also have a loop of strong braid with a ring that I can use to pop a hook out if its not too bad. In addition to those things, I bring a submersible thermometer and sunscreen. </p> in the boat: needle-nose plie…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-04-30:2036984:Comment:3786862013-04-30T14:08:47.846ZMark Stinehttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/MarkAStine
<p>in the boat: needle-nose pliers, forceps, clippers, tool bag, hook disgorger, flashlight, boga grips, scales, bait knife, fillet knife, towel, change of clothes, windbreaker, and an umbrella if there is more than a 10% chance of rain.</p>
<p>Kayak or bank fishing: forceps and clippers or pocket knife</p>
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<p>in the boat: needle-nose pliers, forceps, clippers, tool bag, hook disgorger, flashlight, boga grips, scales, bait knife, fillet knife, towel, change of clothes, windbreaker, and an umbrella if there is more than a 10% chance of rain.</p>
<p>Kayak or bank fishing: forceps and clippers or pocket knife</p>
<p></p> BILL, Is Right, except how ca…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-04-30:2036984:Comment:3784792013-04-30T11:17:03.397ZGreg McWilliamshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/GregMcWilliams
<p>BILL, Is Right, except how can you go anywhere without DUCT TAPE!!!!!! I just don't get it!!!!</p>
<p>BILL, Is Right, except how can you go anywhere without DUCT TAPE!!!!!! I just don't get it!!!!</p> You have to go with minimal g…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-04-30:2036984:Comment:3784762013-04-30T07:54:54.915ZBill Purmorthttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/BillPurmort
<p>You have to go with minimal gear, foreceps, line nippers and a pocket knife...leave the duct tape at home..</p>
<p>Oh and, cheater reader glasses...and polaroid glasses</p>
<p>You have to go with minimal gear, foreceps, line nippers and a pocket knife...leave the duct tape at home..</p>
<p>Oh and, cheater reader glasses...and polaroid glasses</p>