Sample Fly Fishing Packing List

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Sample Fly Fishing Packing List

The information below is a generalized packing list that you may find helpful in planning your next trip. It is not comprehensive and includes gear recommended both for warm weather and cold weather trips. Please be sure to get specific information on your destination before deciding what to take or leave behind.

Clothing:

Waterproof/breathable raincoat
Rain pants (for boat fishing, wet wading)
Short sleeve microfiber shirt
Lightweight breathable long sleeved shirt with spf of 15+
Quick drying nylon pants (for sun protection, wet wading)
Moisture wicking underwear (capilene or a similar material)
Capilene long underwear top
Capilene long underwear bottoms (for cooler weather or for use under gore tex waders)
Fleece pants (for cool weather or for use under gore tex waders)
Lightweight socks
Warm, breathable socks (for cool weather and for wading)
Fleece jacket
Fingerless gloves
Warm cap
Hat with a full brim or neck guard
Quick drying nylon shorts
Bandana or lightweight balaclava/face mask for sun protection
Sun gloves
Swimming suit
Sandals
Comfortable clothing for travel and after fishing

Fishing Equipment:

Vest or fishing pack
Fly rods (Bring at least 2 in case you break one. Multi-piece travel rods are much easier to travel with than 2-piece rods.)
Fly reels
Fly lines
Line cleaner
Fly boxes
Flies
Dry shake
Floatant
Tippet
Extra leaders/leader material
Nail knot tool
Clippers
Pliers or forceps/hemostats
Split shot
Strike indicators
Fishing tape measure
Waders
Wading staff (for faster rivers)
Net with quick release lanyard
Gravel guards
Wading belt
Wading boots
Wading sandals

Miscellaneous Items:

Passport
Dictionary (translation) or smartphone app
Toiletries
Polarized sunglasses (amber is an excellent color choice)
Sunscreens (SPF 15+)
Zinc oxide sunblock for lips and nose
Lip balm
Insect repellent
ThermaCell for areas where the insects are particularly bad
Camera with extra memory card and batteries
Charging cables for phone, camera etc.
Dry bag - for camera, extra clothing, etc.
Disposable lighters/ waterproof matches
Cash for tips, spending money
Flashlight and spare batteries
Day pack
Water bottle
Required licenses/permits
Chemical handwarmers
Snorkeling equipment
Reading materials
Writing materials
Maps and/or tide charts for the local area - or smarthpone apps

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