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Texas Lake Life: Boating, Fishing & Swimming Favorites
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Texas summers are made for the lake! This is everything we love for boating, fishing, swimming, and spending the day on the water. From gear we actually use to things that make lake days easier and more fun, these are my picks for enjoying Texas lake...
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Fun in the sun
 
Fishing
 
Be smart and prepared

Water legal

 
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You need a noise maker to be legal on the water. These are a great price and quality.
Red Emergency Whistles with Lanyard, 2 Pack
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The boat the most important thing! People have bad things to say about Trackers but we have never had a problem. Service is great. The price you pay for the quality of boat is great.
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Don't like whistles here is an air horn you can have either to be legal. We have both. This is a two pack for a really good price.
Sailong 1.4oz Boat Air Horn, Loud Marine
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Life jackets to be legal on the water. We like these because they are light, cheap and legal. They are also good quality for the price.
Airhead Sportsman Life Vest with Pockets
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Got to have a throwable flotation device to be legal. This one matches our life jackets and doubles as a seat! Great quality also.
Seachoice Emergency Marine Foam Cushion 15in Camouflage
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Rope to attach to the throwable is a must have in my book. Better safe than sorry. Also you can ALWAYS find a use for a rope.
Hunters Specialties 30ft Heavy Duty Reflective Treestand Rope
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Yep another must have to be legal. This is the one we use and not much to say it does the job.
Kidde Fire Extinguisher for Boats, Single-Use 10BC
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Got to have the paddles to be legal also. We have these they store easy and again get the job done.
Silipull 2 Pcs 2.5-4ft Wooden Canoe Oar Paddle
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Fun in the sun

 
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A boat mom most have! This makes my day on the water taking care of everyone much better.
Bass Pro Shops Marine Teardrop Beanbag Chair | Bass Pro Shops
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We have two tubes. This is one of them. So much fun for the kids and enough room.
Bass Pro Shops Phazer 3 Three-Person Towable Tube
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This one is my favorite one. It is large and in charge.
2-4 Person Sofa Style Towable Boat Tube
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Tube towing harness I like this one because it splits.
Heavy Duty Boat Tow Harness for 1-4 Riders
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And the rope for towing of course.
Botepon 60ft Tow Rope for Tubing & Boats
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Fishing

 
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Keep track of your fish limits. Nothing like getting a ticket for catching to many fish.
TESEAS 4-Digit Handheld Tally Counter 2-Pack
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We like crappie fishing so these are most of the combos we own.
Bass Pro Shops Micro Lite Elite Spinning Combo | Bass Pro Shops
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We probably have ten of these reels simple and easy for crappie fishing.
West Point Crappie Reel
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We also do a lot of catfishing. This is my go to rod and reel.
Zebco Bite Alert Spinning Combo
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Be smart and prepared

 
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Just keep fuses on the boat. One little fuse can take your good day to a bad one super quick.
30Pcs 3A Standard Blade Fuse Kit for Auto
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Just keep fuses on the boat. One little fuse can take your good day to a bad one super quick.
140 Pcs Automotive Blade Fuse Kit - Standard & Mini (5A-30A)
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You just never know when you will need a rope on a boat.
8-12mm x 5-30m Static Climbing & Marine Rope
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Extra plugs can save your day and your boat. Just keep some around.
Linkstyle 4 Pcs Brass T-Handle Marine Drain Plugs
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