OK, other than all the great items already mentioned, all of them must haves. ( my fishing vest usually weighs anout 12 lbs) The thing I hate to go fishing without, is at least one of my three sons, all three is even better. As time goes by and lives change, for better or worse, you realize how important those shared day's on the river are or were. I would love to spend more time fishing with my boys ( all grown men with famlies of their own) If you still have sons or daughters at home take'em fishing every chance you get. Life is truly short and time flies, as they say.
How'd I get this damn old?