threepwood Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Don't be like me. I drove out to the Highwood last night to camp, hoping to get an early start on opening day. I arose, bright-eyed and bushy tailed, with visions of cooperative cutthroats and perhaps a rainbow or bull trout dancing in my head. When I opened my bag, what did I see, but no pair of waders looking at me. I tried to make the best of it, but it was way too cold to wet wade. I did some exploring all around Kananaskis instead, and caught a couple of tiny brook trout on a new stream with a little fiberglass rod in howling winds. Nonetheless, it was not the day I had in mind. I hope you all do better than me, and don't forget your waders. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricinus Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Hey, at least you had your rod.. I gotta make a checklist.. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Reels also help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Hell I drove for 2 hrs the other day to fish a lake known for it's quality of fish only to find I left my pontoon oars behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailhead Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Forgot my boots at home, jury rigged my sandals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roast Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 For me it's usually a reel. I should just put an old one permanently in the glovebox... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinglibin Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Forgot the fly boxes one time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodfish Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Forgot the reel once... Think this is how they "invented" tenkara but I stomped home with blue swirls coming out my ears :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangus Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Did that steelheading in the lower mainland once. Wet waded in February. Ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 I got smart and compiled a check list on my computer to to do a last minute look. Now if I could only find the list... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EveretteD Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Last weekend I brought the camp stove to have a few hot dogs for lunch. Brought the fuel and the stove. No lighter..... Luckily I ran into someone I know on the river. Saved me from having an hangry fiance for the rest of the day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpinkster Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Last weekend I brought the camp stove to have a few hot dogs for lunch. Brought the fuel and the stove. No lighter..... Luckily I ran into someone I know on the river. Saved me from having an hangry fiance for the rest of the day! Remember that time we drove out to Upper K and we realized you didn't bring any rods until we hit the Sibbald turnoff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birddog Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 I drove to to the hat last week and left my fly reel case at home . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailhead Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Then there was the time I brought my 4 wt rod tip and a 6 wt butt section to the Livingstone. Good thing I followed Red Green's advice and always carry duct tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reset Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 I keep a backup of everything i use in the truck. I use the backups lots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhunt Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 In a pinch a 2" C-clamp with the handle cut off works surprisingly well as a make-shift oar lock for a pontoon boat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threepwood Posted June 18, 2016 Author Share Posted June 18, 2016 Did that steelheading in the lower mainland once. Wet waded in February. Ha You, sir, are a maniac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowLurker Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Got all the way out to my usual place, looked in the trunk, ok, wading boots-on, vest-front ok, walked halfway to the spot in my shorts... holy crap, where are my waders~! -M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydroman Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Yeah, a FFC member forgot his wading boots and wet waded in flip flops all day. Flip flops did not survived, but he did.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowLurker Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Yeah, a FFC member forgot his wading boots and wet waded in flip flops all day. Flip flops did not survived, but he did.. Ouchymamma!! -M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekside Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Went on a bone fishing trip with a buddy. He had all his gear till he assembled his gear the first day and noticed that the #8 weight reel was in fact his 6 weight reel complete with freshwater floating line. Thanks goodness for back up gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scel Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Forgot my waders today. On the drive home into the setting sun, I realized that I had also forgotten my sunglasses. Sometimes, I wonder how I reached adulthood. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleflyfisher Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Did an early season trip to pike fish, readied the boat gear etc. Drove 2 hours got all set up launched the boat, ok let's go... Jebus**** I forgot the gas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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