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Here's a list of recommended items to consdier for inclusion on your Drift Boat
if you guide.
Thanks to Tom Kastner for the list. I don't have all, but most is on board at
any time.
RIVER BOAT EQUIPMENT CHECK LIST
LINES
1. Line 15’x1/2" with carabiner
2. Anchor line 35-50’x1/2" with (twist type) carabiner
3. Rescue rope bag, 75’ of line (can be used to tie up the boat)
ANCHOR 28-35 lb. Steel anchor
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
1 . Fire extinguisher
2. Safety whistle
3. Polarized glasses
4. Extra hats
5. Flash light
6. Spare oar
Water-proof First Aid kit contents
- Band-Aids ·
- waterproof matches ·
- sun screen ·
- 1 arm splint ·
- 1 eye dressing ·
- burn lotion or zinc oxide ·
- four triangular bandages ·
- 3" wide adhesive tape ·
- 3" ace wrap ·
- 5" Kurlex or battle dressings ·
- two 2x2 and assortment of 4x4 gauze compress pads ·
- wool or space blanket ·
- pen and paper for accident report.
PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES (PFDs) Type III, l or V. One for each person in the
boat.
KNIFE A sharp knife must be kept in an accessible location. It may be necessary
to cut the anchor line if the anchor becomes snagged. (A badly snagged anchor in
fast water can pull the transom of the boat down, sinking the boat.)
TOILET SYSTEM
- Toilet paper
- Small shovel or trowel
- Plastic bag for used paper
- Soap or wipes for washing up hands
FISHING EQUIPMENT
- Guide and fishing licenses
- Fish net
- Complete fly selection and terminal tackle
- Extra rod
- Client’s fishing license
LUNCH KIT
- Cooler with drain plug
- Bottled drinking water
- Plates
- Forks, spoons, knives (one set per person)
- Condiments
- Napkins
- Soap or wipes for hand wash-up
- Trash bag
- Roll a table
- Portable chairs
- Table cloth
DRY BAGS - The boats will accommodate dry bags or plastic containers for spare
clothing. Rain gear for guide and clients, wool hats, gloves, socks, extra pants
and tops.
TOURIST ITEMS
- Camera and film in a water proof box
- Bird and flower identification books
- Binoculars
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