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Once Upon a Time I Fished — A Reel Story! 🎣
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items Don't laugh. I ain't telling no whoppers here. 🙂 I “reely” have fished … and quite recently, too. Both from the shore and on boats, and I've caught fish (pink salmon, rainbow trout, ling cod), too. No, I have never reeled in boots or empty bottles. ...
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Fishing Essentials & Gear
Funny Fishing Designs
Fishing Essentials & Gear
I've listed everything you need for your fishing trip (or excursion), except for the kitchen sink – the latter being the power boat, fuel for the boat (or the canoe and oars), and the fishing licenses (get the one or ones appropriate to the areas and...
Especially on a sunny day, if I'm going to be looking at waters with those rays reflecting up at my face, a good pair of sunglasses is a must.
Active & Casual Sunglasses
Now that you've got your fish reeled in reasonably close, you'll need that net to bring it in the rest of the way.
Cast & Landing Nets
An essential to have in the car and/or on the boat! You can't always count on a hospital to be in the area.
First Aid Kits
I always thread a rope through the grommets (holes) of any hat (baseball caps, sun hats, or bucket hats) that I wear, unless they already have them, because there's nothing like a gust of wind to tear your hat off your head and into the drink.
Hats / Headgear
Obviously checking the weather before going is a must, but a lifejacket is still indispensable, wherever I'm fishing from.
Life Jackets & Vests
You can't catch any fish without fishing lines! Make sure that your fishing test line is appropriate to the weight of the fish you're looking to catch. A 20 lb test line might be appropriate for pink, coho, chum, and sockeye salmon, but not for bass,...
Lines & Leaders
I've never been one for using nightcrawlers or roe, so a variety of colorful silicone (or rubber) and lightweight metal lures are in my tacklebox.
Lures & Baits
Get outfitted from head to toe with the appropriate attire for reeling in your catch. I'd advise that you bring a sturdy pair of rubber gloves and hand sanitizer wipes, too.
Outerwear and Footwear
These tools give the coup de grace to your catch and serve another purpose of removing / cutting / bending / replacing hooks and barbs, as well as cutting fishing lines (especially when the unfortunate reality that a fishing line has jammed and can't...
Pliers & Gaffs
Ultralight spinning reels are what I use, because the fish that I catch tend to be 20 lb or lighter (I have never caught lingcod that are more than 15 lbs, even though they can get up to 80 lbs). As for sturgeon, I have only ever entertained the thou...
Reels
As I tend to fish for the smaller fish like salmon, trout, and lingcod, my fishing rods feature lightweight graphite construction.
Rods
You can't eyeball your catch for compliance with minimum weight or length – especially if fishing officials pay you a surprise visit.
Rulers & Scales
Long hours spent in the sun aren't great on exposed skin.
Sunblock
The repository of your fishing hooks, bobbers, floats, lures, fish attractants, sinkers, extra fishing line, electrical tape, and needlenose pliers. Whether you prefer the all-metal or the hardshell plastic tackleboxes, make sure they are big enough ...
Tackle Boxes
For holding your catches as well as keeping your drinks cold.
Wheeled Coolers
Funny Fishing Designs
Baby showers, can coolers, badges, shirts, and hats to celebrate that funniest and fishiest of hobbies!
Now here's a little naughty-cal humor to make your day.
BTS Wonder Boat Thinking About Me Funny Captain Humor Two-Tone Coffee Mug
This is no small fry of a funny shirt! Fishy puns have sunk to a new low. :)
CD If You Love Bad Fish Puns Let Minnow T-Shirt
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I know that sailors can use some salty language, but apparently fishermen / fisherwomen know a few good ones, too!
EG WTF Where's The Fish Fishing Humor Fisherman T-Shirt
Do I really have to explain this vintage postcard? She's clearly taken in the scope of his predicament. :)
GA Funny Fishing Fisherman Fish Cartoon Postcard
Arr, matey! Ye be keepin' yer poison cold while yer 3 sheets to the wind with this jolly-roger / pirate-themed etched beer stein. Nothing is better than setting sail with a cold brew in yer own personalized glass.
L&L Jolly Lager Boat Captain Custom Beer Pirate Theme Stein
Make the little man's big arrival into your lives a real a-fish-ionado-themed event!
LH Holy Carp! it's a Boy! Baby Shower Collection
Fish-crazy parents rejoice! There's one more piscine-themed baby shower collection to make you smile!
LH Oh Buoy! It's a Boy! Fishing Themed Baby Shower
Have reel fun with these bass invitations. Great for the fish-crazy birthday boy or girl.
MBB Funny Take the Bait Bass Fishing Birthday Party Invitation
You've got it really bad when you eat, dream and, and sleep fishing before you leave the office for the last time.
MT Ofishally Retired 2024 Funny Fishing Coffee Mug
When the cat's away, the fish whisperer will fillet!
TMP Fish Whisperer / Angler Apron
You must be angling for a compliment (or a groan) with this shirt.
TS Fishing Good Things Come to Those Who Bait T-Shirt
This hoot-and-a-half shirt is best read upside down!!
TSY Pull Me Back in the Boat T-Shirt
Even fish have found their way into GWS-themed greeting cards.
WC Sorry to Hear You're Feeling So Crappie Get Well Soon Greeting Card
A funny pinback button to hand out at the next fishing derby! Whether you give it as a tongue-in-cheek gift is your decision. ;)
W2A Funny Caught the Biggest Whopper of the Year Button
Wear this shirt (and a big smile on your face), when you encounter friends, families, or even complete strangers who have no idea that this popular gamefish exists!
W2A Funny Have a Crappie Day Fishing T-Shirt
Let everyone know about your fishing obsession with this humorous tumbler, which features a bass fish and fishing boat surrounded by a meme that came to me in a fit of inspiration, "time to haul bass" with fishy flourishes. Reverse shows identical de...
W2A Funny Time to Haul Bass Fishing Boat Insulated Tumbler
Give this pinback button to the teller of the tallest fishing tales (tails?) at your next fishing derby!
W2A Funny Told the Biggest Whopper of the Year Button