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Waterproof wading keeps you comfortable and dry. For wading, there are many options. Redington offers three different styles:
Zippered front wading - ideal for easy access to wading
The right choice for fly fishing gear
Essential Equipment:
Waterproof wading keeps you comfortable and dry. For wading, there are many options. Redington offers three different styles:
Zippered front wading - ideal for easy access to wading
Standard before wading
Wade pants
Wading boots keep you on your feet! There are many options for soles: felt soles, rubber soles, and rivet traction for felt soles and rubber soles. Boots with felt or rubber soles are perfect for beginners. Rubber boots are needed in some places because of the spread of aquatic nuisance species. Rubber soled boots can help prevent the spread of "water hitchhikers," but more importantly, it can be prevented by cleaning gear after fishing. Learn more about cleaning wading equipment from cleanangling.org.
Hats are a true aquatic "must-have" that both blocks out the sun's harmful rays and helps protect your eyes from the better view of fish and flies. Models include: standard ball caps, long beaks for more coverage, full-brimmed hats for maximum sun protection, or stocking caps for warmth. It's your choice!
Basic accessories:
Polarised sunglasses are a "must have" accessory for any angler to better spot shoal fish and minimize eye strain and fatigue. Sunglasses can also protect your eyes from rogue actors.
Scissors or pliers used to cut the ends of small heads, knots, etc.
Zinger, for securing forceps or hemostatic forceps.
A hemostatic (a clamp or pincer used by anglers) is used to remove flies from the trout's mouth and to clamp the barb on the hook.
A fastening tool to help you quickly tie a lead or backlining fly line.
A fly floater used to help the fly stay afloat. This is a powder or liquid that can be applied to dried fruit flies to prevent them from saturating in water.
Extra packaged tapered leads or inclined spool for replacement of knotted or worn leads.
Extra content:
Fly Fishing Vest - Each fly box has a pocket. Home for every gadget. Vests are great because they let you carry all the tools you'll need on the water, as well as any other items you might want to store.
The Fanny pack or chest bag is becoming more popular for holding your flight case, sling, and other tools.
Anti-skid - Not only is it not fun to fall into the water and get wet, it is also very dangerous to do so in high or even moderate currents. Safe wading is happy wading, and items such as goat-head shoe studs and wading personnel will help you navigate the slippery bottom of the stream with confidence.
Fly Boxes - There are many styles to choose from. It is best to match your fly boxes to the type of flies they will store. For example, dry flies will do well in a separate box so their wool won't get crushed, while foam inserts are ideal for keeping wet flies and nymphs sorted and untangled.
Special accessories:
The rod and reel box protect your equipment when not in use.
Landing net 'makes it easier to land your fish at the tentacles in time and helps to gently control the fish for easier unloading and release of the hook.
LED headlights help with night fishing and are useful in emergencies.
Just make sure not to use it on your fly line or in flight!
Lip balm and sunscreen
Waterproof, quick-dry and quick-dry clothing for optimum comfort on the water.