Five tools to secure your fishing gear on the fly
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You will break something on your next fishing trip. The laws of the outdoors almost guarantee it. So it would be wise to equip yourself with tools for quick repairs on the water. We’ve rounded up five top-rated products, from multi-tools to duct tape, that will help you prevent an equipment error from sending you home.
A tool can’t help you out on the water if you leave it in the truck or, worse yet, at home. And the larger the tool, the less likely you are to bring it. This will not be the case with this Rapala multi-tool. It weighs just 2.4 ounces and has a built-in carabiner, so you really have no excuse not to have it on you at all times.
A complete tool kit for budding anglers. Amazon
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This five-piece set aims to be a complete fishing toolbox, and it’s hard to say that it includes just about everything budding anglers need to repair fishing gear or tackle. : a 25 in 1 multi-tool, including long nose pliers, standard pliers, wire strippers, decoy setting tools, crimping pliers, wire cutter, serrated blade, utility knife, Phillips screwdriver and a flat screwdriver. The kit also comes with two waterproof plastic cases, as well as a Croakie-style sunglasses headband.
When all else fails, turn to the gang. Gear Aid Tenacious Tape, in particular, seamlessly mends tears or tears in waders, tents, tarps and sleeping bags. (It will also secure a broken rod guide.) It is widely praised for its durability, weather resistance, and versatile function.
Patches and adhesive for a waterproof seal. Amazon
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Gear Aid also makes a great wader repair kit, which includes 0.25 ounces of Aquaseal FD and two 3 inch Tenacious Tape Patches.
A premium multi-tool that will help you get out of almost any fishing gear traffic jam. Amazon
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It’s hard to imagine a fishing gear debacle that this 9.6-ounce, 18-tool stainless steel gadget couldn’t help you get out of. It includes pliers, wire stripper, crimper, screwdriver and belt clip for easy carrying. Anglers will appreciate that its black oxide finish is coated with wax and oil, to prevent corrosion.
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