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Fly Fishing Gear

We provide all essential gear to ensure a smooth and successful day on the water. However, we recommend bringing your own setup for the best personalized experience. Comfort, control, and performance — just the way you like it.

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Recommended Fly Fishing Gear

Gear Up for the Perfect Cast

At Fat Trout Outfitters, we provide all the necessary equipment to ensure a safe, comfortable, and productive day on the water. However, we highly recommend that anglers bring their own gear, suited to their style and preferences, to make the most of each fishing day.

General Equipment

•Four-wheel drive vehicles for access to remote locations

• Catarafts and semi-rigid boats for rivers and lakes

• Outboard motors

• Life jackets, rescue ropes, and a first-aid kit

Small Streams & Spring Creeks:

•Rods #4 or #5 (medium to •Floating lines with long

•Dry flies, nymphs, and dry-dropper setups

•Ideal for technical sight fishing in crystal-clear waters

Rivers, Lagoons & Windy Conditions:

• Rods #6 or #7 (fast action)

•Floating and sink-tip lines

•Articulated streamers, woolly buggers, sculpins

•Commonly used from boats or for long-distance casting

Salmon Fishing (in season):

•Rods #8 with appropriate reels and lines

•Sink-tip or full-sinking lines depending on location

•Intruder, leech, and egg patterns

•Used in specific areas where we monitor seasonal runs

What to Bring

• Rods and lines (bring a variety if possible)

•Waders and boots (felt or rubber soles)

•Layered technical clothing (base layers, fleece, rain gear)

•Fishing jacket with pockets for tools and tippet

•Polarized sunglasses (essential)

•Hat, beanie, gloves, and buff

•Small backpack or chest pack

•Fly box with assorted patterns

•Nippers, forceps, floatant, hook remover

Fly Suggestions

You don’t need dozens of flies — just bring variety.

Some patterns that work well here:

•Caddis, mayflies, and large terrestrials (#10–#14)

•Beadhead nymphs: Pheasant Tail, Prince, Hare’s Ear

•Streamers: Zonkers, Woolly Bugger, Sculpin, Dali Lama

•Local fly recommendations provided based on season and location

Final Tips

• Label your gear and check its condition

•Bring a reusable water bottle

•A camera or GoPro is great for capturing moments

•Always carry spare sunglasses (they’re easy to lose on the water!)

•Don’t underestimate the weather — it can change quickly

At Fat Trout Outfitters, we combine extensive local expertise, high standards of hospitality, and a commitment to environmental stewardship.