What To Bring

1. Sun block, it is important. This far south with our clear skies and the reflection off the water even the toughest skin can burn. Overcast winter days are no exception and a bad burn can ruin a really nice trip.

2. A long sleeve shirt. Some days even the sun block won't be enough protection.

3. A cap or hat with a brim or bill; remember the sun.

4. Polarized glasses the sun isn't the only thing here; the polarization will enable you to see the fish in the water that you can't see with out them.

5. If you are the kind of fisherman that likes to get overboard to stalk fish in shallow water, or the adventurous that likes to wade onto a shallow bar or shoreline, old lace up tennis shoes are in order. The bottom is soft in places and can pull deck shoes off your feet. The sharp shells on some bottom make bare footing uncomfortable.

6. Camera! Don't put your $ 800 Nikon in jeopardy unless you are very comfortable with it. Saltwater is not the best environment for expensive camera equipment, and today's disposables take excellent pictures.

7. Snacks, lunch, and beverages of your choice. I furnish the ice. Even if you would like lunch at one of our fine waterfront restaurants, bringing something you like to munch on is a good idea.

8. For picnic trips, think bathing suits frisbees and zip lock baggies for shells.