Reddit reviews SE Forceps, Straight 12" + Curved 12"

Nothing much to add, but if you're using that kind of tackle box, open it, get the thing you want out of it, then CLOSE THAT BOX. Do NOT leave it open!

While open, if you bump it in the slightest, it will tip over and dump all your stuff everywhere.

At the very least, don't store sinkers/weights on the top shelf.


I hate those tiered shelf boxes. I live on the coast and the thrift stores are full of them.


I like a canvas type bag with separate Plano boxes like this.

Oh, and a nice long hemostat is extra handy for deep hook removals and other stuff, like squeezing split weights onto your line.

If you're in an area that cares about the legal size o'fish, you'll need a tape measure.

Also, a couple of washcloths/rags, to clean your hands or help hold spiny nasty fish. Usually the thing I most regret forgetting to bring is a rag.

And if the fish finally start biting at sunset, you will soon want a small flashlight.

It's unlikely you'll need to bring your extra reel, unless you have a good reason like switching to a different line strength.

I see you have a fillet knife, but a crappy SHARP folding knife that you don't really care if you lose is handy for bait/line cutting etc.

A tube of super glue is great for ensuring your braided line knots won't become undone. Just a dot on the knot. I sometimes think braid is made of teflon or something, the way the knots just slip open if I don't put a dot of superglue on the knot.

I would avoid the multi tool idea as your main tool. When you really need it you will be too busy to open all the bits. Separate crappy tools are way better. A LONG needle nose plier or hemostat, sharp crappy knife, decent flashlight, kitchen chicken-cutting scissors, stuff like that.

I've fished for decades, but I still find those "top 10 Fishing Knot How-To" cards helpful, when I have to re-rig my rigs that have been lost snagged in the rocks.

Not sure what you mean by 'feeding clip' but I'm assuming you want something to grab bugs with?

I use these for the mealworms and hornworms

some prefer the tongs

I like the angled onesand these have little rubber 'protector' tips

you learn pretty quick how to grab the bugs so the dragon won't bite the metal. but even if they do it's usually not a problem, every once in a while it happens, and mine haven't hurt themselves or broken teeth or anything.

there are plastic ones too, but they're not as sturdy and it really won't make a difference as far as if he bites it. I like the stainless steel ones, cause they can go in the dishwasher for sanitizing.