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· Jacket with pockets, a fanny pack, or some sort of fishing vest, chest pack, sling pack.
Fly rod (4 or 5 wt. best for small streams)
Reel with line (wt. of line matches the wt. of the rod)
If you are starting from scratch, ask for help at the store or from a buddy. Consider purchasing a combination kit (rod, reel, & line already spooled on the reel)
Leaders, tapered (length to be similar to length of rod)
Nippers to cut tippet & leader (can be a fingernail clippers)
Hemostat/forceps/small pliers to pinch down barb on hook or getting hook out of fish’s mouth.
Tippet material (4x & 5x)
Assortment of flies (The store, or a buddy, can help you get flies found on the stream you plan to fish.)
If wading: waders and wading shoes/boots
Helpful To Have:
If wading, a wading staff
Wading Belt
Eyeglass magnifiers
Weights (split shot)
Fingerless gloves
Hat
Fishing net
Whistle
Sunblock & bug repellent
Floatant (a product that will keep the dry flies afloat)
Some women carry toilet paper, just in case no port-a-potty around!
Strike Indicators (bobbers)
Flashlight if fishing at night
Water & snack
