Accessories Every Wade Fisherman Should Have

Do you think you have everything necessary to be the best wade fisherman you can be? Maybe you do, but
just to make sure, let me share a few accessories with you that might take your game to the next level. None
of them are essential, but It’s likely there will be times when you wish you had them with you.
Fish Grip – The Fish Grip Jr. (Aqua Blue) – Walmart.com – $9.95 – The Fish Grip Jr. is a great tool to have
when you hook fish that have a mouth full of teeth, sharp fins or are too big to handle without a bit of help. It’s
light, durable and easily attaches to your wading bag, sling or belt loop. With the Fish Grip Jr, you can get
away with not bringing or using a net most of the time and I always have one attached to my wading bag. It
gets a 4.6 star rating on Amazon.com
Net – H2OX Floating Waders Net | Academy – $22.99 – I don’t usually bring a net when I’m wading as I try to
keep the gear I use to a minimum and can usually manage to land the fish I hook without one. However, there
are times when I wish I had a net and have lost some big fish that I wouldn’t have if I did. This net float, is light,
has rubberized netting, a curved handle that makes it easy and comfortable to use, and is big enough to land
even the biggest trout, snook and redfish. It also has a magnetized handle and lanyard to keep the net
attached to your body until you need it. This net hasn’t received enough reviews to offer a reliable rating on the
Academy Sports website but at $19.99 is worth a try in my opinion.
Stringer – https://www.academy.com/p/foreverlast-g2-pro-stringer – 29.99 – If you’re planning on keeping fish
you will need a stringer or fish bag. A stringer is cheaper and easier to bring along than a fish bag but sticking
the pin through a fish’s mouth often causes the fish to bleed, which may result in attracting the attention of
sharks. For this reason, you’ll be glad this stringer has a quick release system that allows you to unhook the
stringer if necessary. The snag free cable system doesn’t kink or snag which allows for quick and easy culling
of fish. The attached float allows you to keep track of where the stringer and fish are so you can avoid getting
your feet or line tangled in it. If you don’t want to spend $25 on a stringer, you can always buy an inexpensive
nylon cord with an aluminum stick pin, which will get the job done. I suggest you buy a stringer that’s at least
10 feet long. The G2 Pro Stringer gets a 4.75 star rating on Academy Sports website.
Fish Bag – ForEverlast 15 Gallon Fish Net Bag | Free Shipping at Academy – 49.99 – A fish bag is an
alternative to a stringer with some significant benefits. It’s much easier to cull fish as you get to your limit and
want to replace a smaller fish with a bigger one. It’s also much less harmful to the fish that you are replacing
and there’s less bleeding as there’s no need to poke a hole in the fish’s jaw. Lastly, it’s easier to transport your
catch in a bag than on a stringer. The bag floats on a 4-foot tether cord, has durable rubberized netting and a
hook and loop closure that makes it easy to add or remove fish. This 15-gallon fish bag received a 4.6 star
rating on the Academy Sports website.
Quick Measure Pro – Fishing Rod Ruler 2 Pack – 36" Adhesive Ruler For Fishing Rod – Quik Measure Pro Fish
Rulers – $9.95 for a 2-Pack – I have one of these transparent ruler decals on all of my rods and use it
frequently. It makes it easy to measure your fish when wading, is easy to install and will last years if applied
properly to your rod. At less than $5, it’s a no brainer to add one of these 36” ruler decals to all your rods. The
Quick Measure Pro is made by a family-owned company in the USA and gets a 4.4 star rating on
Amazon.com.