Published May 14, 2015 12:00AM
The Fly-Fishing Essentials of 2015
The Fly-Fishing Essentials of 2015
Be better equipped, catch more fish.<br />—<a href="https://hotdealsmarket.online/1747136/nick-kelley%22%3ENick Kelley</a></span></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p2"><span class="s1"> (Photo: Michael Karsh)
Be better equipped, catch more fish.
—Nick Kelley
—Nick Kelley
(Michael Karsh)
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Howler Brothers Gaucho shirt
This lightweight, quick-drying cotton-poly pearl-snap shirt ($80) kept us cool on blazing summer days. And with an extra touch of embroidery, it seamlessly transitioned from river to taco stand. howlerbros.com
(Michael Karsh)
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Sage Accel 590-4 rod
The medium-fast Accel ($595) is ideal for throwing tiny dry flies. It’s our new favorite for sneaking out to fish the evening caddis hatch. sageflyfish.com
(Michael Karsh)
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Montana Fly Company Artist Series flask
There are a number of ways to salute the fun of catching big fish on hoppers, but our favorite is a swig from a stainless-steel flask ($30). The artisans at Columbia Falls–based Montana Fly Company produce 59 designs per year, from Johnny Cash holding a redfish to hook-jawed browns. montanafly.com
(Michael Karsh)
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Cheeky Fly Fishing Boost 350 reel
Cheeky’s 5.1-ounce 350 ($219) won’t tire your arm, and the drag system can handle the hardest-fighting rainbows. cheekyflyfishing.com
(Michael Karsh)
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Howler Brothers Silver King hat
A cap may be the most important piece in a fisherman’s kit. This foam-lined canvas snap-back ($27) conforms to your noggin and shields you from the sun. howlerbros.com
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(Michael Karsh)
Simms Surf shorts
Summer is the time to fish in shorts. The Surf ($50) features a microfiber-poly fabric that sheds water, dries fast, and has a healthy amount of mobility. The cargo pocket holds a fly box and tippet. simmsfishing.com
(Michael Karsh)
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Brodin Landing Nets Phantom Gallatin
The Phantom ($85) uses the same plastic as baby bottles, which means it lacks the carcinogens of standard nets. Small enough to fit on your back, but big enough to bring in a trophy. brodin.com
(Michael Karsh)
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Fishpond Chaco Z/2 sandals
The Z/2’s ($110) Vibram sole sticks to wet rocks even in a ripping current, and the webbing dries quickly—our feet warmed up in minutes. fishpondusa.com
(Michael Karsh)
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Fishpond Westwater Roll Top pack
Hip packs work for nearby excursions, but to access wilderness streams you’ll need capacity. At 36 liters, the Westwater ($150) swallows fishing gear plus camping supplies. And the recycled nylon fends off the densest thickets. fishpondusa.com
(Michael Karsh)
