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1. |
Sunscreen and insect repellent—The sun can get through even
UPF fabric to some extent. |
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2. |
Short-sleeved shirt, tank top, or swim suit top—I layer up;
I can always shed a layer if necessary. |
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3. |
Fishing shirt or other button-down, long-sleeved shirt |
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4. |
Fishing pants or shorts made of quick-drying material |
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5. |
Socks or wading socks |
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6.
7. |
Waders (unless it's pretty
warm)
Fly-fishing vest or lanyard
with:
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Whistle for emergencies,
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Extra leaders and
tippet,
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Extra spool for reel or extra reel if you
pack sinking line (or sinking tip),
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Clippers,
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Forceps,
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Box of flies,
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Floatant if fishing dry flies,
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Indicators, and
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Split shot
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8.
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A water bottle! |
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9. |
Wading belt if you’re wearing waders
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10. |
Wading boots
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11. |
Landing net attached to the loop on the back of your
vest with a leash or tether so you won’t lose it
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12. |
Wading staff with a leash or tether attached to your
wading belt
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13. |
Polarized sunglasses
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14. |
Wide-brimmed hat or a fishing cap with dark under brim to
cut down on glare |
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15. |
Extra sunscreen—stashed in a pocket |
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16. |
Pocket knife—If you get caught up in line or anchor line (or
whatever), you'll be glad you have it! |
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17. |
Sunshade gloves if you have them |
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18. |
Shoes to change into after fishing and a bag or box to put
wet wading boots/waders into at end of day—They can really
make a mess in your car. |
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19. |
A
BIG smile
because you are going fly fishing! |
