What are your must haves for shore fishing? Would a net be one of them?

[zippyFX]

My minimal must have are:

- a small carry friendly tackle kit. I have an over the shoulder bandoleer style tackle kit that I can carry with me in hands free capacity as I move along the shore. I chose the bandoleer instead of the fanny pack because it would allow me to wade deeper without getting it wet.
- A small tackle kit for my hooks and leads.
- A small tackle kit for small lures; spinners;
- a variety of floats

I tend to pack species specific kits so I don;t carry a lot of tackle with me.

I have found that depending on the location a net is not a must. If there is a good area to bring your fish onto the shore I would not bring a net. I do bring nets to some areas which I may have to lift a fish.

On a side note; I have started to use longer rods and found it tricky to use a net with them.