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First aid: Disinfectant, a few Band-Aids and antibiotic ointment in a zip-lock bag are good to have on hand when dealing with sharp objects (hooks and fi sh's spines). Tape measure: Keep a tape measure so you can measure your catch. Not only can will you be able to brag about the size of your catch, it is also important to determine whether a fi sh you intend to keep meets length-specifi c regulations. Whistle: A whistle can be heard from greater distances than a person's cry for help. A repetition of three short blasts followed by a pause is the international signal for distress. Sunscreen and insect repellent: Pick up travel sized bottles to stash in the bottom of your tackle box. Stringer: A stringer is useful if you want to keep the fi sh you've caught while you continue fi shing. The stringer can be threaded through the fi sh's mouth and secured on the shore, allowing the fi sh to stay alive in the water until you are done fi shing. Landing net: Although a landing net probably won't fi t in your tackle box, it is a useful item to add to your gear collection. Choose a net with a long handle for shore fi shing. A net with a collapsible handle will store easily. Rubber mesh nets are durable and hooks or spines will not get tangled in rubber mesh like they will in nylon mesh. available to catch, and what the regulations are for keeping fi sh. Length limits, bag limits and possession limits are imposed to help manage the fi sheries in Nebraska's waters. Common Fishes of Nebraska book: Be able to identify the fi sh you catch so you won't accidentally break a law by putting a "catch and release" species on your stringer. Fishing permit: At 16 years old, you are required to purchase a fi shing permit if you are going to fi sh in Nebraska. Revenue from fi shing permit sales allows the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to maintain quality fi sheries for Nebraska's residents and visitors to enjoy. If you are required to carry a permit, it must be on your person when you fi sh. It's handy to keep your permit in your tackle box, safe inside a waterproof sleeve. Knot tying card: Until you've tied on many hooks, it may be diffi cult to remember the steps to a good fi shing knot. A reminder card will help you tie a secure knot so you don't lose your fi sh. Swivels: Some lures, like spoons and spinners, can cause the line to twist when they are retrieved. Attaching a swivel to the line and the lure to the swivel will prevent line twisting. Swivels can also be used as a stop for slip sinkers or bobbers. Some swivels are equipped with snaps to make it easy to change lures. Needle-nose pliers: This is a useful tool in attaching and removing split shot and also in removing a hook from a fi sh's mouth. Nail clippers: These are handy for cutting excess fi shing line after tying a knot. like they will in nylon mesh. y liers: tool in moving split shot and also in removing a h's mouth. hese are handy for cutting ne after tying a the fi sh's y to y OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION 15 CHAPTER 2 ● EQUIPMENT