FLY FISHING GEAR CHECKLIST
Instructions: Please place an “X” or a “√” in the blank. If not applicable, please write “NA” in the blank.
____ Fishing license/permit
____ Fly rod & storage case
____ Fly reel
____ Fly vest, chest pack, or lanyard
____ Leader(s)
____ Tippet(s)
____ Nippers
____ Forceps
____ Split shot
____ Floatant
____ Strike Indicators
____ Zingers
____ Knot Tying Tool
____ Proper assortment of flies
____ Fly boxes
____ Landing net (with magnetic retractor)
____ Waders
____ Wading belt
____ Wading staff
____ Wading boots
____ Boot guards
____ Bungee cords for the boot guards
____ Cap/hat (regular cap, thermal cap, cap with neck shades, etc., according to the weather)
____ Polarized sunglasses (including a glasses strap)
____ Buff
____ Gloves
____ Stringer
____ Measuring “tape”
____ Weight scale
____ Digital camera
____ Thermometer for measuring water temperature
____ Insect repellent (preferably deet-free repellent to minimize chemical degradation of fly line)
____ Sunscreen/sunblock, when necessary (SPF of at least 15, may want to go higher)
____ Proper fishing shirt and pants/shorts (depends on the season and/or weather)
____ Plastic sandwich bags (for protecting fishing license, electronic car keys, and cell phone)
____ Dry bags for clothing/gear
____ Complete change of clothes
____ Lunch
____ Bottled water, soda, juice, etc.
____ Beer
____ More Beer
