What You'll Need - Equipment List

  • Rod: 8-1/2 or 9 foot (I recommend a 9 foot, 4 piece, 5 weight, medium action rod)
  • Reel to match rod including:
  • Line: 5 weight, weight forward, floating
  • Leader: 9 ft., 5X tapered
  • Tippet: 5X and 6X, (30 yard spool, fluorocarbon)
  • Fly Box with an assortment of Midges, Soft Hackles, Streamers, Nymphs and Terrestrials (Seasonal)
  • Waders: Breathable, stocking foot chest waders
  • Wading boots with solid ankle support
  • Wading Staff: Safety device
  • Vest, belly pack or lanyard
  • Accessories: Nippers, Hemostats or Tweezers, Zingers, Landing Net, Line Cleaner, Waterproof Case (Cell Phone, Wallet etc.), Debarb Pliers, Strike Indicators