We have all been there ! You finally arrive at your fishing destination and want to get your boots wet.
While gearing up you find that you have forgotten to pack your tippet material, leaders, wading boots etc.
And the nearest outfitter is four hours away. Now what ?
As a little reminder we have listed a few things you shouldn't forget...
Fishing license(s)
Local emergency phonenumbers
Location of nearest hospital, police station, tackleshop
Fly fish maps
Flyrod(s)
Rod case
Large rod case ( for multiple rods )
Rod holder ( when using float tube or boat )
Reel
Spare spools
Reel bag
Backing
Lines
Tippet material in different sizes
Leaders in different lenghts and sizes
Leader straightener
Sink leaders
Wire leaders ( pike )
Strike indicators
Flybox with nymphs, wet flies, dry flies, streamers, emergers, boobies, buzzers, salmon eggs etc.
Dry fly floatant
Dry fly powder
Sink it ( to degrease floating leaders )
Clippers
Forceps
Scissors
Knife
Filet knife
Filet board
Leatherman
Glue
Fishing vest
Lanyard
Hook sharpener
Split shot
Thermometer
Fleece pants / shirt
Long sleev shirts
Short sleeve shirts
Swim gear
Extra set of dry clothing
Hiking boots
Back pack
Towel
Zip lock bags
Thermal socks
Gloves
Stripping fingers
Waders
Wader repair kit
Gravel guards
Wading belt
Wading boots
Wading jacket
Wading staff
Troutnet
Hat or baseball cap
Sunglasses
Camera
Extra batteries
Flashlight
Walkie talkies
Cell phone
Laptop
USB cable to connect camera to laptop
Flyfish DVD's
GPS
Sat phone ( when really remote )
Compass
Fly tying kit
Hip flask
Hip flask content :-)
Waterproof matches or a mag stick
First Aid kit
Survival manual
Insect repellant
Sun screen
Float tube
Float tube fins
Float tube pump
Float tube repair kit
Of course this list may contain stuff you don't need on your trip but that's up to you.
If you have suggestions about what's missing in the list please let us know via info@theoldlodge.net
