Flyfishing Gear

 I was asked about my fly fishing gear multiple times.

 First I suggest, but its your money, dont spend $1000 on a rod, 700 on a reel, a thousand on boots and waders. Your call.

All my gear is an accumulation of over 30 years. much isnt used always but family uses what I dont. saves them from buying for the occassional trip.

 I perfer 5-7 weight rods. I do have a 8-9 weight.

 I have Orvis Batten III, Fenwick Reel, A custom rod I inherited from Dad, Diawa Rod, Cortland Reel, picifisun reel, redington rods, redington reel, fishpond vest, a spikta chest carry used for binos and fly gear, several different items. 

rods are 2, 3 and 4 piece. Personally I never had an issue with any because of pieces. I do perfer the 4 piece for travel and backpacking trips. 

I did spend a little on the fish pond vest. One item to carry what I need year round. Many times my gear is on the bank. I dont wear it out in water unless nesscessary.

The fenwick reel and custom rod are retired and only used occassionally. They are both rare and dont want to destory them since they were dads. I bought the diawa and cortalnd in 1989 when stationed in Utah. These are the oldest and still work great.

I have a standard fly tying kit. I also buy flies. In my kit is reading glasses(need to thread the line), pliers, clippers, net and a small assortment of little items. 

As far as made in USA some are and some not. Many of items are made for multiple companies by one company. Orvis included. You to research whats what.

Waders are generic. I have hip and chest waders. Also have my waterproof farm work boots from tractor supply. 

As far as fish Caught, I have caught most on my 5 and 6 weight rods. I use the 8-9 rod if thinking there will be something really big.

The list goes from small pan fish thru bass of all types and trout of all types. The largest fish being in the 4-8 pound weight classes.

 I dont salt water fly fish. 

Overall I am a minialist. The less the better.