How to Buy an Accessories Kit for Fly-Fishing

The basics of rod, reel and line are the backbone of fly-fishing gear. But there are many options for fly-fishing accessories that can make for a great day on the water.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Fly-fishing Wading Jackets
• Eyebrow Tweezers
• Backing/fly-fishing
• Fishing Fly Box
• Fishing Fly Kit
• Fly-fishing Flies
• Fly-fishing Leaders
• Fly-fishing Lines
• Fly-fishing Nets
• Fly-fishing Reels
• Fly-fishing Rods
• Fly-fishing Vests
• Waders
• Wading Boots

1. Consider getting a fly-fishing vest to store all of your gear in when you're on the water. They have tons of pockets to store everything so you're hands will be free for better control of your rod. Plus, you might have to wade out into the water to get to a better casting spot, so you should have all of your equipment on you rather than back onshore.
2. Look into getting a fly box to store all of your flies in. They will easily fit into a pocket on your vest and will put all your fly options in close reach. They range in price and materials - from cheap plastic boxes with large compartments to foam-lined boxes that you hook the flies into.
3. Remember waders. They will keep you dry as you slog through the water to get at your perfect fish. There are many different styles and materials to choose from. Consider getting waist-high waders even if the water you're in is very shallow. You can never predict a slip on a wet rock, and waders that go up higher could save you from spending the day in wait pants.
4. Look at all of the smaller tools that can help you. A small pair of hemostats, or forceps, can be invaluable in getting a fly out of your fish's mouth. They also come in handy when connecting flies to your line. You may want to carry things like a file to sharpen your hooks, clips to hold your flies while you tie them on, measuring tapes to mark the size of your catch and tweezers to get hold of your smaller flies.
5. Remember a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen if you'll be out in the sun. You can even attach a magnifying lens to the bill of your hat for tying on those hard-to-see flies.

Tips & Warnings

• Decide how much extra weight you want to carry in your vest before you load up. While some tools are necessary, others can just be adding to the load.