- Fly Rod - 8’6” or 9’ medium to fast action 5 or 6 wt rod
- Fly Reel – Adjustable drag reel with 75 – 100 yds of backing
- Fly Line – Weight Forward Floating Line matched to your rod
- Waders – Breathable Stockingfoot or Bootfoot
- Wading Boots – Felt or Rubber soles (No Studs); Sandals for warm weather
- Flies – General trout assortment
- Polarized Glasses – Amber, Copper, or Brown lenses
- Hat – Ideally a brimmed hat for sun protection
- Lightweight Longsleeve shirts – Nylon, cotton, or a blend of the two fabrics
- Lightweight pants – Quick drying nylon is best, zip-offs are great for warm days
- Fleece – medium to lightweight tops and bottoms for layering
- Raingear – a breathable/packable coat
- Jacket – Warm outerwear jacket with full sleeves
- Gloves – sun gloves in the summer, fingerless fleece gloves in cold weather
- Sunscreen, Lip Balm, Insect Repellent
- Camera
- Sunglass retainers and cleaning cloth
- Basic Medicines (ibuprofen, neosporin, benadryl, antacid)
- Backpack or duffle for boat
- Neoprene socks for warm weather wading
- Snacks for the boat
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