1. fishing gear - the fish unfortunately don’t jump in the boat
  2. rain gear - you don’t wanna get soaked
  3. fishing license - don’t get caught without one!
  4. sunblock - so you don’t burn
  5. bug spray - to keep skeeters away
  6. food - to eat
  7. towels - to dry off
  8. toiletries - the dentists still recommend brushing 2x a day!
  9. soap - to stay clean
  10. kleenex - to wipe your tears if the big one gets away!
  11. charcoal - to cook the burgers on the grill
  12. lighter fluid - to light the grill when matches won’t work
  13. matches/lighter - unless you’re gonna start a fire caveman style
  14. flashlight - in case you get lost in the dark
  15. camera - to document actual fish size
  16. personal pillow - if you are real picky
  17. swim wear - to get your tan on or to cool off
  18. quarters - to keep the kids busy in the game room
  19. cash - to send spouse to the casino with
  20. appetite - for Thursday night fish fry
  21. favorite beverage - for days when the fish don’t bite. Heck, even when they do!
  22. singing voice - to keep up with the jukebox
  23. cell phone - yes, we get service up here!
  24. snow suit - in case it gets REALLY cold
  25. sunglasses - to get an awesome pair of raccoon eyes
  26. laptop - WIFI in lodge/watch movies
  27. radio/alarm - wake up early to catch the big one
  28. extra set of spark plugs - for your old motor that gets used once a year
  29. golf clubs - excellent courses in the area
  30. pooper scooper - we aren’t on doggy poop patrol
  31. guitar - to sing Kum By Ya around the fire
  32. tube/kneeboard/wakeboard/skis - to give the kids a beating on the waves
  33. garbage bags - for inside the cabin
  34. coolers - keep beverages cold and refreshing
  35. hat/bandana - to keep your cool
  36. map/GPS - if you feel like exploring
  37. batteries - always good to have extras
  38. life jacket - in case you don’t look good in orange