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Equipment

 
 
Fly rod Reel Silk/Fly lines  
Leader/tippets Backing Accessories Other

Accessories

Waders, vests, boots and tubes :

Waders :

  • Bootfoot Chest Waders with felt soles or stocking foot wading boots
  • Breathable
  • Belt
  • Wader guards and gaiters to prevent sand from penetrating the boot


  • Vests :

    • Essential for storing gear
    • Sheepskin patch which helps to dry the flies
    • Line cutter to cut the monofilaments
    • A piece of leather to heat the end of the line and straighten it
    • Pliers
    • Silicone bottle to help with the floatation of dry flies
    • Fly boxes
    • Leader case
    • Thermometer
    • Fishing licence

    Preparation and assembling of equipment :

    • Install reel and tighten locking ring
    • Know whether the reel is left or right-handed
    • Install the rod pieces
    • Slide the line through the rings by doubling it and following the strand with your fingers