| The term "fly fishing gear" can be used to refer | | | | wade in all depths of water. |
| to a lot of parts of your fly fishing supplies. In this | | | | You will also need a fishing vest with lots of |
| article, we'll discuss various piece of fly fishing | | | | pockets that will hold your flies, line, and other |
| gear that are important to have on hand. You | | | | pieces of gear. The pockets should fasten with |
| already know you need a rod and reel, but there's | | | | Velcro so that you have easy access to what |
| so much more involved in your fly fishing gear. | | | | you need. You don't want to be on the water and |
| Of course, you'll need to have a variety of flies to | | | | realize you need a different fly only to miss out |
| use as bait for the fish. Flies are meant to mimic | | | | on a passing school of fish because you were |
| the look and movement of a fish's natural food | | | | fumbling with your pockets. |
| source. Some fish prefer different flies, and when | | | | A good pair of fishing pliers is almost a necessity. |
| you use what they are used to eating, your | | | | Many rivers and streams are exclusively catch |
| chances are better of landing a bite. Keep several | | | | and release water. That means that once you |
| different types of flies close at hand so you can | | | | catch the fish, you need to let it go. This helps |
| choose the right fly for the specific fish you are | | | | propagate the population and promote healthy |
| angling for. | | | | fishing at all times. You will want an easy way to |
| You will also need to have several different | | | | get the hook out of the fish's mouth without |
| weights of lines so you can switch them out if | | | | causing harm to its body. Fishing pliers are |
| you find yourself in waters with larger fish. Of | | | | designed to do just that. |
| course, your fly rod has a lot to do with what line | | | | Finally, your fly fishing gear should include a |
| to use, but if you have an 8 nwt rod and are | | | | waterproof camera. If you are lucky enough to |
| finding some 10 pound fish, go ahead and switch | | | | land a whopper, you'll want to document it as part |
| to a 10 nwt line to increase your chances of | | | | of your prize! |
| winning a fight with that prize-winning trout. | | | | When you are amassing your fly fishing gear, |
| Part of your fly fishing gear includes what you | | | | things can eventually get out of hand. Many fly |
| wear while fishing. You'll need to have a good pair | | | | fishermen have an abundance of gear with the |
| of waders so you can keep dry while going after | | | | possibility that they might need something specific |
| your fish. Pick a pair of waders that will meet | | | | in a certain situation. That's just fine, but the |
| your fishing situation. Chest high waders are | | | | essentials that are listed above are a start! |
| usually a good choice because they allow you to | | | | |