TheBlackSheep
New member
Hi everyone, new guy here. I wanted to ask, what do you carry in your gear bags, chest packs, etc?
Being new, I'm likely carrying too much and missing some things.
I'd obtained an older Field and Stream chest pack from a friend and it seems more than appropriate: like 4 elastic pockets (I'm guessing for small fly boxes) and zippers behind with space in between.
Showing how new and ignorant I am to the sport I have the following but really would like to hear from people who have been there and done that...
- tippet spools, 4-6x
- fly boxes: dry, wet, nymphs
- spit shot
- line clippers/nail knot tool, hook hole tool
- net w/ lanyard
- thermometer (a bit of a geek)
- needle nosed pliers for hook removal
- licenses and stamps
I haven't yet really explored using streamers.
With regard to the flies I have - a lot of been acquired and are assorted. I'm guessing it's a good idea to hit up people familiar with the streams and areas I'd like to fish to see what I should consider carrying....
But with that - how do you organize and store your flys? How much of what is enough to carry with you and how much is too much?
Any ideas and help, tips, DIY stuff or cost saving measures today would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks everyone.
Being new, I'm likely carrying too much and missing some things.
I'd obtained an older Field and Stream chest pack from a friend and it seems more than appropriate: like 4 elastic pockets (I'm guessing for small fly boxes) and zippers behind with space in between.
Showing how new and ignorant I am to the sport I have the following but really would like to hear from people who have been there and done that...
- tippet spools, 4-6x
- fly boxes: dry, wet, nymphs
- spit shot
- line clippers/nail knot tool, hook hole tool
- net w/ lanyard
- thermometer (a bit of a geek)
- needle nosed pliers for hook removal
- licenses and stamps
I haven't yet really explored using streamers.
With regard to the flies I have - a lot of been acquired and are assorted. I'm guessing it's a good idea to hit up people familiar with the streams and areas I'd like to fish to see what I should consider carrying....
But with that - how do you organize and store your flys? How much of what is enough to carry with you and how much is too much?
Any ideas and help, tips, DIY stuff or cost saving measures today would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks everyone.