Padishar Creel wrote:
Well here is my checklist for winter stream fly fishing. Some of the
items
on this list are for comfort and not totally necessary. Any
suggestions to
add or lose would be appreciated.
[snip]
Aquaseal Neoprene Repair Kit
Yuck, breathables over some fleece pants works just as well, leave the
neoprene at home
Butane Cook Stove
Butane Lighter
Butane Lighter - Extra Long Neck
Butane does not work as well in cold temps. I would suggest a good ole
Zippo and a white fuel/gas powered cook stove. And a portable wind
shield for it.
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Five Weight Temple Fork Rod
Orvis Rocky Mountain Large Arbor Reel
Sage 6wt Rod
I think you forgot something
Two-Way Hand Held Radios
Why? are you going to talk to yourself?
Whiskey Flask
A Temple Forks guy might would use whiskey but a Sage/Orvis guy would
only be seen with a whisky flask.
While your list seems quite long, much of what you mentioned should be
in the vest already, and a survival kit in the car is not a bad idea if
one lives or travels to an area that folks can and do get stuck for
hours or days. But I'm just curious, are you one of those guys who's
desk is always neat and are your leftovers dated and rotated for
freshness?