copper fishing lures Michigan Stinger Scorpion Spoons - Perch These spinners feature a pulsating hackle tail and attractive spinning action that entices fish to strike PXS Copper Head Blade |

I want to land everything I hook, so I build my game plan to do just that

Terrain: Coastal Island Rocky Sandy Muddy Elevation: Up to 820 ft 3 in Benthic omnivorous mesoconsumers on reefs and adjacent seagrass/sand mosaics

Penn Special Senator Star Drag Reel - 113H2 - 4/0 - Red & Black - Right-Hand The Penn 113H2 - 4/0 Special Senator Star Drag Reel has endured the test of time

8 hook, one of these chosen plastics, a couple of Crappie Magnet E-Z Panfish Floats if you want to float them or hold them just over the fish

The helical-cut stainless-steel gears provide the highest gear ratio of 6.3-to-1, allowing the reel to pick up 37.2 inches of line per crank

Im offering a shortened version of that checklist in what I would consider priority order: Must have Items: Fishing License Fly Rod(s) Fly Reel(s) (Appropriate Line/Backing) Wallet (DL/ID, Cash, Credit Cards) Polarized Sunglasses * For Safety Fly boxes (Dries, Streamers, Nymphs) Leaders Tippet Split shot Floatant Indicators Tools (Nippers, Scissors, Hemostats) Waders Wading Belt Wading Boots Wading Socks (For Wet wading) Rain Jacket Water Bottle (Hydro flask) Quick Dry Shorts/Pants (wet wading) Light pile or fleece pants Fishing Hat (Sun Hat) Bandana or Buff Stocking cap Fleece or layering jacket/pullover Long-sleeve Fishing shirts Short-sleeved Shirts SunScreen SPF 30+ Vest / Sling Pack / Butt Pack Landing Net Optional Items: Wading Staff Lunch Spare Spools Spare Lines Reading Glasses Extra pair of Sunglasses Camera, battery charger, storage cards Tape measure Insect Repellent First Aid Kit We hope this sheds some light on what is and isnt gear that you would need for the small stream fly fisher