| For the beginning fly fisherman, it's very important | | | | Don't forget the necessary fly fishing apparel! It's |
| to make sure you have all the gear that you'll | | | | amazing, but some beginning anglers seem to |
| need. Even though it may seem like pointless busy | | | | forget they'll be standing in the water. You don't |
| work, you should consider making a brief checklist | | | | want to forget your wading boots, wader belt, |
| of all the fly fishing accessories that you will want | | | | extra boot socks, sunglasses, and other items. If |
| to help guarantee success on you fly fishing | | | | it's sunny, don't forget the sunscreen, either. If |
| endeavors. | | | | you carry flies in your fishing hat, you certainly |
| Even the most seasoned of fly fishermen have | | | | won't want to forget that, and NEVER forget the |
| at one time or another gone out fishing, and then | | | | mosquito spray if its a hot summer day. Nothing |
| realized after all that effort of getting to that | | | | ruins a fly angler's day like those little |
| special spot that they forgot something they | | | | bloodsuckers. |
| needed at home. | | | | Many anglers also like a change of pants and long |
| If old salts can do this, then what do you think | | | | johns, which I also suggest, especially if it's going |
| the chances of a beginner fly angler are doing the | | | | to be a cool or cold day. |
| same? That's right: very likely. If you are a | | | | There are many other optional items that are still |
| fly-fishing beginner then a basic checklist is a good | | | | a good idea, like fly fisherman vests, pliers, a |
| idea to make sure you don't lose good fishing | | | | Swiss Army Knife, and small scissors will make |
| time because you have to come back to the | | | | your life much much simpler. |
| house for pliers, your special fly, or whatever else | | | | And don't forget the net--whether you are a |
| you managed to forget. | | | | beginner fly fisherman or an expert fly fisherman, |
| Most experienced fly fisherman will tell you: take a | | | | it's hard to bring in that trophy fish if you don't |
| spare fly rod and fly reel, just in case. No one | | | | have a net! |
| ever plans to break their equipment, but it | | | | So make sure you have the right fly fishing |
| happens. Best laid plans of man...especially when fly | | | | equipment, and go catch that lunker! |
| fishing! | | | | |