Equipment Needs

The following items are basic items we recommend you bring:

• 8 ft. to 9 ft. 4 or 5 wt. Rod, with reel and floating line to match (rental available, included in trips listed as with all necessary equipment)
• Breathable Waders (rental available, included in trips listed as with all necessary equipment)
• Felt soled or studded wading boots (for several of our local waters, studded boots are very helpful) (rental available, included in trips listed as with all necessary equipment)
• Capilene®, Regulator® or other synthetic long underwear for use under waders (not absolutely necessary, but will make you much more comfortable) (heavier weight in winter lightweight in summer, lightweight pants or shorts can be worn in summer)
• Polarized sunglasses most ideal, but at least sunglasses of some type
• Sunscreen
• Lip balm
• Waterproof rain jacket (breathable fabrics are most comfortable)
• Hat with visor for sun protection
• Camera

Other items for warm weather, summer fishing:

• Insect repellent
• Lightweight quick drying shirts and pants/shorts
• Buzz Off Insect repelling clothing
• Rain pants if you aren’t wearing waders
• For wet wading neoprene guard socks or wading sock with gravel guards

Other items that can make cold weather, winter, early spring, late fall fishing more comfortable:

• Fingerless Gloves
• Fleece jackets and pants
• Insulated hats such as fleece or wool
• Insulated heavier weight socks
• Boot foot waders

For guide trips the following is provided, but can be helpful if you are separated from your guide. If you are fishing on your own, you will need this stuff.

• 3x-7x tippet
• 7.5 ft. and/or 9 ft. 4x-6x leaders
• Split shot
• Strike indicators
• Floatant
• Forceps
• Nippers or line clippers