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Optional gear for the water and for deer season, grouped by use. Each group links to the guides and regulation pages it relates to, and out to Amazon for the products. Gear never changes what we report: limits and seasons come only from official agency pages.

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Fishing gear

Optional gear for a day on the water, grouped the way you pack it. None of it changes a limit or a license rule.

Rods, reels and combos

What it's for From a first spincast kit to a baitcasting setup. Combos bundle the rod and reel so you are not matching them yourself.

Read first: Checklist before you go fishing · What to bring on a free fishing day · Gear for largemouth bass · Fishing limits by species

Line and leaders

What it's for Monofilament, fluorocarbon and braid each behave differently. Wire leaders matter for toothy fish.

Read first: Gear for walleye · Gear for northern pike · How to release a fish · Northern pike limits

Tackle, lures and bait

What it's for Hooks, floats and the lures that go with the species you chase, plus somewhere to keep them.

Read first: Gear for crappie · Gear for catfish · What a slot limit means · Largemouth bass limits · Walleye limits

Waders and boots

What it's for Waders reach water you cannot cast to from the bank; wading boots add grip on slick rock; waterproof boots do for bank fishing.

Read first: Gear for trout · When a stream is not safe to wade · Clean, drain, and dry your gear · Trout limits by state

Coolers and fish care

What it's for Keep the fish you plan to eat cold on the ride home, and know the limit before you fill the cooler.

Read first: How to read bag and size limits · Keeping fish cold on the way home · Catfish limits · Crappie limits

License, measuring and handling

What it's for Carry the license, measure against the minimum length, and handle and release fish safely.

Read first: License holders and measuring tools · How to measure a fish · License fee ranking · Free fishing days

Sun, weather and comfort

What it's for Small things that make a long day outside easier.

Read first: What to bring on a free fishing day · Fishing with kids · State hubs

Deer-season gear

Accessories for deer season: be seen, stay warm, carry and care for the harvest. Rules for blaze orange vary by state, season and weapon, so check your agency first.

Be seen and stay warm

What it's for Blaze orange and warmth for the stand. Confirm your state’s exact orange rule on the agency page before you buy.

Read first: What to bring for opening day · Hunting license, deer permit, and tag · Deer seasons by state

See, carry and sit

What it's for Light for the walk in and out, optics, a pack and something to sit on.

Read first: How to read deer season dates · Hunting license, deer permit, and tag · Deer seasons by state

After the harvest

What it's for Gloves, bags and a way to move the animal, once you have tagged it by the book.

Read first: What to bring for opening day · Hunting license, deer permit, and tag · Hunting regulations

Verify with your state agency. 72 gear categories are listed. Blaze orange, license and tagging rules differ by state, so confirm them on the agency’s page before you buy or go.