Everyone knows duct tape belongs in your fishing kit… but once you start actually thinking about it, things get creative fast. After finding an article on mantripping.com, we realized duct tape might be the most underrated piece of fishing gear out there. So, we wanted to share some information!
Here are 12 genius, real-world ways duct tape saves the day on a fishing trip:
- Add a handle to the boat
Fold it into a loop and suddenly that cold metal edge is way easier (and comfier) to grab. - Patch a ripped gear bag
A quick slap of tape and you’re back in business—no lost tackle, no stress. - Waterproof your shoes (in a pinch)
Wrap it around old shoes to keep water and mud out when you’ve gotta step in shallow water. - Tape down your trash bag
Wind happens. Tape keeps your trash where it belongs and the lake clean. - Secure loose hoses or wires
Stop rattling, snagging, and accidental yanks with a fast tape fix. - Carry cans to the boat
Make an instant handle for loose cans or oddball drinks that don’t come in six-packs. - Add handles to boxes
Turn awkward cardboard boxes into easy-carry loads with a taped cross-handle. - Carry fish fillets like a pro
Tape multiple bags together into one sturdy handle and make one trip instead of five. - Protect your thumb from fish teeth
Wrap it up and lip that fish without shredding your skin. - Improve your grip mid-fight
No gloves? Tape your palm lightly for extra grip and less burn. - Use the tape roll as a cup holder
That center hole fits coffee cups and cans perfectly—yes, really. - Seal gear for offseason storage
Tape shut bags to keep bugs, moisture, and dust out until next season.
