Suggested angler pre-travel packing check list for Trout Fly Fishing
Clothing (for 2-3 day trip) staying at a motel
Avoid cotton fabric except in blends. 100% cotton fabrics are hard to dry in the field. Synthetic clothing is much more comfortable.
[ ] Rain gear- nylon or rubber coat/pants
[ ] 2 pr. Lightweight fleece under wear pants
[ ] Long sleeve, fleece under wear shirts
[ ] 1 pr. Wool/synthetic blend socks for each day
[ ] 2 long sleeve shirts
[ ] 1pr. Street Shoes
[ ] 1pr. Going to the river Shoes
[ ] 1 Fleece Jacket
[ ] 1 Hat with bill. (Might bring a spare)
[ ] 1 Waders
[ ] 1 Wading shoes
[ ] 1 Wading belt
Toilet Items
[ ] comb
[ ] soap
[ ] tooth brush
[ ] tooth paste
[ ] shampoo
[ ] conditioner
[ ] nail clipper
[ ] nail file
[ ] razor
[ ] shaving cream
[ ] deodorant
Sun Glasses
[ ] 2pr. Sun Glasses (in case you loose one pair)
[ ] Glasses Cleaning Fluid and Wipe Cloth in zip lock bag
Survival Items
[ ] Prescription medications
[ ] Prescription glasses / contact lens
[ ] Alarm Clock
[ ] 35 SPF Sun Block
[ ] Insect Repellent
[ ] Lip balm
[ ] Flash Light
[ ] Sewing Kit
Entertainment Items
[ ] Film Camera
[ ] Film
[ ] Digital Camera
[ ] Memory Cards
[ ] Video Camera
[ ] Tape
[ ] Charger/Cables
[ ] Batteries
[ ] Binoculars
[ ] Magazines/Books
[ ] Munchies
Tackle
your selection of gear will depend on whether you are fishing rivers streams or lakes.
The following rod/reel combinations are offered as a check list:
[ ] 3 Weight Outfit- streams
[ ] 4 Weight Outfit- streams & rivers
[ ] 5 Weight Outfit- rivers & lakes
[ ] 6 Weight Outfit- rivers & lakes
[ ] Rods, Reels and extra spools
Leader & Tippet
[ ] 3 9' 3X. Knot less tapered leaders
[ ] 3 9' 4X knot less tapered leaders
Fishing Accessories
[ ] Hook File
[ ] Leader Clipper
[ ] Nail Knot Tier
Reel / Line Maintenance Kit
[ ] Fly Line Cleaner & Pads
[ ] Spray Lube
[ ] Reel Oil
For overnight camping add
[ ]1 Sleeping Bag
[ ]1 Pillow
Flies will vary with your destination month of the year: The guides at Montana Hunting and Fishing Adventures furnish flies and are liberal with the newest hottest patterns, but in order to retain a measure of independence, you may want to have a fly selection of your own. This is what we recommend feel free to bring what you feel is necessary. Pack for Montana weather it can vary drastically throughout the day.
Sincerely
Jim Mitchell
Montana Hunting and Fishing Adventures