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Open-Water Miscellaneous Gear
Tackle box: To hold your tackle
Pliers: Handy to have readily accessible for safe and fast hook removal
Stringer: To hold fish you intend to keep; attach to something and keep in the water
Bucket: To sit on or to hold fish
Cooler: To hold fish, live bait or beverages
Rod holder: To hold up your fishing rod while shore fishing