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

Rest // Relax // Reminisce // Recreate // Repeat