That's some list! I don't think my boat could hold all of that good stuff! My, "don't leave home without it list", includes my Gerber Leatherman. Its got pliers, both types of screwdriver heads, an awl, a knife, a saw, a file and a cutter. Its either on my hip or the deck and I don't think I ever had a trip when I didn't use it. I got it at a pawn shop for $15 with a case.

On Hats, if I'm sight fishing, I use a hat called an Up-Downer. It's a ball cap with a very long bill and a cape that drops around the sides and back of the cap. The cape protects my neck from the sun, but most importantly, helps me by creating a tent that keeps light from backsplashing on to my sunglass lenses. I see into the water better because of it. The flats guides came up with it a long time ago. Tight Lines.

Frank, you're right about the Leatherman Tool, I too use one all the time. I don't have a hat like that, but in summer do wear a straw hat, it's lightweight, cuts down on water glare and lets in cool air to my balding head. Johnnie