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"Making your list and checking it twice" should be the mantra for any angling adventure. This is particularly important when you are heading for a wilderness area like Adirondack Park. There are several important reasons to give your gear list some serious thought when heading for the wilds. Ever changing weather makes technical clothing every bit as important as your fishing equipment. All of the guides and outfitters on The Adirondack TCO team travel to fish, some as far as Alaska, Argentina, New Zealand and the tropics. So in the spirit of saving our angling friends grief, dollars and a ruined fishing trip, we make the following suggestions for your Adirondack Park gear list.
Weather Proof Clothing
Gortex Rain Jacket
Technical Underwear
Technical Fleece - Quick Dry
Fishing Shirt - Quick Dry Zip
Fishing Pants - Quick Dry Zip Off Pant
Good Hat and Fingerless Gloves (for Spring & Fall fishing)
Find the gear you need:
Breathable Jacket Options
Layering Options: Tops and Bottoms
Fleece - Insulation Layer
Technical Fishing Shirts
Technical Fishing Pants
Other Weather Gear: Hats and Gloves
Fishing Gear
8' - 9' 4-5 wt. Fly Rod & Reel
Breathable Stockingfoot Waders w/belt
Solid, Felt Bottom/Studs Wading Boots
Thick water wicking socks
Vest or Pack for all day fishing
Wading Staff**
Fish Friendly Net

Fly Rod Options: Sage, Winston and Orvis
Simms Breathable Waders
Simms Wading Boots
Simms Sock Liners and Wading Socks
Vest & Pack Options: Simms, William Joseph and Fishpond Simms Wading Accessories
Brodin Nets
Terminal Tackle
9' 3X - 5X tapered leaders (see RIO and Orvis Leaders)
3X - 6X tippet spools (see RIO and Orvis Tippet)
Strike Indicators (Yarn or Cork)
Thermometer
Split Shot or Soft Weight (NO LEAD)
Comfort & Safety Items
Brimmed Fishing Hat
Polarized Sunglasses
Insect Repellent
Sunscreen/Sunblock and Lip Protectant
Wading Studs, Wader Belt, Wader Repair & Gravel Guards
Overview:
Staying warm and dry can be key to the success of any fishing trip. It's especially critical in the mountain climate of the Adirondacks. The rivers of the Adirondacks are primarily freestone and that makes the hydraulics powerful and sometimes unpredictable. Water conditions can change rapidly, rising fast and receding fast. Wading these powerful rivers is very different than most trout water. A sturdy, reliable wading stick is a must. Most times of the year, the terminal tackle used on the West Branch of the AuSable river is bigger than many are accustomed to fishing. Leaders are shorter, larger in diameter. Split shot is also bigger for the faster water conditions. Any doubts or questions, e-mail or call us at 518-946-2117.
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