Just your Fishing kit.

[Jenner 515]

Out this weekend fishing, and got to thinking that if things went bad, either the boat capsizing, getting injured or lost. Could I make do with the gear in my fishing kit?

The tools I carry are different, the knives are different. Should they be? Or should I carry more survival/ woods gear with my fishing kit?

This last weekend I carried a small pack with A small tackle box and assorted trout lures, a leatherman Charge Ti to use as a Hook remover, hat and fishing vest, my hiking boots non-cotton t-shirt and nylon river shorts, bug spray and sunglasses, Rod and Reel. A Nalgene with water and a Clif Bar. I did have my Bark River Canadian Sportsman II filet knife, and a Spyderco JD Smith in the pack. I also almost always carry a lighter either a Zippo or a disposable Bic.

I ended up hiking along the river about 2-1/2 miles...I guess potentially far enough away to get myself into some kind of trouble.

Do you folks have a plan or make changes when going fishing (Or hunting now that I think of it) as opposed to just hiking, in order to survive if things go south?

 

[ROCK6]

It's funny you mention this. Personally, fishing tackle gets added to what I currently take if I plan on fishing, so it's not a completely separate kit. However, I've visited my wife's family in FL and several times found myself in a boat, either way out in some isolated coastal lagoon fishing or way up some river in some very remote locations. I typically use my FIL or BIL's fishing tackle and I always notice there's no water except what you bring; never see a lighter or fire-making implement; shelter is just what you have on your back, no flashlight or signaling method and no FAK. They always make fun of me when I load up a small pack...but it's what I would normally do anyways. It's always good to evaluate your preparation for different situations and activities...are you going to make any changes to your typical "tackle" load-out?

Hunting is the same way. Even for those visits where you get dropped off a few miles down a 4-wheeler path and placed in a blind, I always cover the basics and add my hunting gear as needed (ammo/mags, pouches, high-vis vest, deer drag, etc.); I do have a specific knife for hunting, but very few changes from what I would take on a normal day hike.

ROCK6

 

[Larry from Bend]

I'd say you're pretty well equipped ---- I do carry some things on day fishing trips that you didn't mention.

A pocket first aid kit.
A rain jacket -- or at least a garbage bag.
A compass (in case I leave the river).
A handgun of some sort.
An LED light.

Hunting is a different thing entirely --- because of weather --- I carry LOTS of survival gear.