Jan 30, 2020
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/wintergear
I've been getting some questions about the need for a winter steelhead fly fishing gear list for the upcoming Olympic Peninsula Steelhead Trip.
I'll breakdown the basics today so we can assure you have the major items given rain, cold, sun, sleet, hail or any and all of the above. Because it is February in the Pacific Northwest, we prepare for any condition.
Pyramid Lake Fly Fishing Trip Giveaway:
https://wetflyswing.com/giveaway
I. Winter Steelhead Fly Fishing Gear List
Click Here for Links and Videos:
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/wintergear
Fly Rod - Two Handed #8-9 - [our recommendation]
Fly Line - Two Skagit heads - One standard and the other a dual or
triple density line.
Sink Tips - Various tips from 3.9 inches per second to 11 inches
per second. Lengths 7.5 feet to 15 feet
Fly Rod - Single Handed #8 if needed - 9 to 9.5 foot #8 with
matching dry line
Reel - Large Arbor
Tippet/Leader
Hook file
vest/pack
Polarized glasses
Flies and Boxes [our recommendation]
Waders (Not Included for OP Trip)
Boots with Studs (Not Included for OP Trip)
Fishing License (You must purchase prior to the Trip)
(please note that if you are going on the Olympic Peninsula trip, waders and boots are the two fishing gear items that are not provided for this year)
II. Winter Steelhead Fly Fishing Apparel List
Click Here for Links and Videos:
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/wintergear
Wool Socks
Base Layer (bottoms)
Fleece Pants
Shorts (Optional)
Base Layer (Tops)
Base Layer T Shirt
Hoodie
Fleece Vest or Coat
Raincoat or Shell
Stocking Cap
Hat with Brim
Wool Gloves
Down Jacket
III. Winter Steelhead Fly Fishing Extra List
Click Here for Links and Videos:
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/wintergear
Snacks
Guide Book/Maps
GPS or App
Wading Staff
Water Bottle
Dry Bag/Pack
Aquaseal/Duct Tape
Water proof phone case
camera/phone
Head Lamp
Knife
Net
IV. Popular Podcasts Episodes for Winter Steelhead
WFS 002 - Jack Mitchell (Our Guide on the OP this year)
WFS 007 - Pete Humphries (Spey casting expert)
WFS 009 - Simon Gawesworth (Casting and RIO Master)
WFS 027 - Tim Rawlins (Casting Tips)
WFS 029 - James Millard (OPST Lead)
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/wintergear