|
Here's a quick
equipment guide that will make your fishing trip to Batise Springs
Anglers more enjoyable:
-
5 or 6 wt. 9' fly rod
-
WF high floating line
matched to your rod's weight
-
9' tapered leaders
-
3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, and 7x
tippet material - sometimes very small tippet is a must!
-
Chest Waders
-
Wading Boots
-
Rain Jacket
-
Fleece Pullover
-
Dark-colored Clothing -
the fish are easily spooked by brightly colored clothing
-
Catch-and-Release
landing net
-
Fly vest or chest pack
-
Well stocked nymph box
- sizes 12 - 22 baetis, caddis, damsels, bead-heads, etc.
-
Other wet flies - sizes
2-12 leeches, sculpins, wooly buggers, etc.
-
Terrestrials - summer
months only - sizes 6-16 hoppers, ants, beetles, etc.
-
Well stocked dry fly
box - sizes 14-20 baetis, caddis, attractors, etc.
-
Split-shot or other
weights
-
Dry Fly Floatant
-
Strike Indicators
-
Lunch and Drinks (or
town is only 10 minutes away)
-
Camera
-
Sunscreen
-
Hat
-
Polarized Sun Glasses
-
Insect Repellent
|
 |
