As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Every item on this page is a paid link and costs you nothing extra. Pictures show the type of item; the exact product, brand and price are shown on Amazon.
Polarised sunglasses
Polarised lenses cut the glare off the water, so you can see fish, snags and sandbars more easily. Kinder on your eyes over a long day too.
Buy NowPaid link. Example picture.
Wide brim sun hat
A wide brim shades your face, ears and neck, which a cap leaves out in the sun. Worth having for long hours on the bank or the beach.
Buy NowPaid link. Example picture.
Life jacket
One for everybody on the boat or kayak, kids included. Check the size and type suit the wearer and the boating rules in your state before you buy.
Buy NowPaid link. Example picture.
Waterproof phone pouch
Keeps your phone dry and hanging around your neck in the tinnie, the kayak or the surf. Cheap cover for an expensive phone.
Buy NowPaid link. Example picture.
Rubber thongs
Easy on, easy off, and they don't mind getting wet. Handy for hot sand, boat ramps and the camp shower block.
Buy NowPaid link. Example picture.
Gumboots
Dry feet on muddy banks, mangrove edges and when launching the boat. They hose off clean at the end of the day.
Buy NowPaid link. Example picture.
Beach umbrella
Quick shade you can carry under one arm and set up in a minute. Good for a few hours of beach fishing when a full shelter is more than you need.
Buy NowPaid link. Example picture.
Wetsuit
Lets you stay in cooler water for longer, and takes the edge off sun, wind and scrapes. Check the size guide carefully, as fit matters.
Buy NowPaid link. Example picture.
Inflatable swim ring
Simple fun for the creek, dam or pool, and it packs down flat in the car. It is a toy, not a safety device, so keep an eye on the kids.
Buy NowPaid link. Example picture.
Sunscreen
Water bounces the sun back at you, so you burn faster than you expect out there. Keep a bottle in the tackle bag and top up through the day.
Buy NowPaid link. Example picture.
Raincoat
A light raincoat keeps off showers and boat spray, and folds up small enough to live in the boat or the glovebox.
Buy NowPaid link. Example picture.
Small boat anchor
Holds the tinnie or kayak on your spot so you are not drifting off the fish. Pick a size and style to suit your boat and the bottom you fish over.
Buy NowPaid link. Example picture.
Boat and anchor rope
A decent length of rope for the anchor, tying off at the ramp or the jetty. A spare length in the boat never goes astray.
Buy NowPaid link. Example picture.
Beach bag
One big open bag for towels, togs, sunscreen and snacks, so the family gear gets to the water in a single trip.
Buy NowPaid link. Example picture.
Safety whistle
A whistle carries a lot further than a shout over wind and water. Small enough to clip to a life jacket and forget about until you need it.
Buy NowPaid link. Example picture.