Below is an introductory checklist for what to bring along on a fly fishing trip. By no means is this list exhaustive, but it is a great start and is what I carry with me on every fly fishing excursion.


What to Wear (Spring)

  • long underwear, top and bottom

  • long sleeve shirt or turtleneck

  • heavy shirt

  • fleece jacket

  • gloves (neoprene preferably)

  • wool cap

  • Wool socks

  • silk liner socks

  • wading socks (with built-in gravel guards)

  • waders (neoprene or breathable with fleece pants)

  • wading pants

  • wading boots

  • gravel guards (if your waders do not have them built in)


What to Wear (Summer)

  • hat with brim preferably
  • short sleeve shirt
  • microfiber shorts
  • wading sandals
  • wading boots
  • wading socks
  • waders (when the temperature gets warm enough you can leave these behind and wet wade)


Gear

  • flyrod
  • reel
  • line
  • flies
  • fly boxes
  • leaders
  • leader straightener
  • tippet
  • wading belt
  • fishing vest
  • rain jacket
  • net
  • quick release lanyard for net
  • polarized sunglasses
  • flashlight
  • clippers
  • forceps
  • floatant
  • sunblock

  • fisherman’s pack/travel bag (buy one with an area for waders, boots, etc.)



Below are some additional resources to make sure you have everything you need for your next trip:

Glacier Glove Kenai Neoprene Palm with Polartec Back, Slit Finger
Simms G3 Guide Jacket
Simms: Freestone Boot, Felt
K-5000 Buckled Fishing Sandals
Simms L2 Lightweight Wader – Goretex – Breathable – Large Short
Ross CLA Fly Reel
Scott G2 Series Fly Rods

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