Fly Fishing Louisiana

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Generally speaking, the southern Louisiana marsh has a very mild climate most of the year. However, if you are fishing in the autumn or winter months you should be prepared with cold weather gear. Make sure to check the weather forecast prior to packing and of course ask us for details if you have any questions about what to pack.

MANDATORY ITEMS

  • 7-9 wt. rod/reel with floating warm water fly line (Spring & Summer)
  • 9-10 wt. rod/reel with floating cold water fly line (Fall & Winter)
  • Polarized Sunglasses and hat
  • Leaders and Tippet
  • A GOOD RAIN JACKET
  • Tropical weight shorts, shorts, pants for spring/summer monhs
  • Bibs, water-resistant deck boots, thermal base layers for fall/winter
  • Boat Bag (waterproof)

Gear Checklist

  • Custom Fly Selections
  • Fly Rods
  • Fly Reels
  • Fly Lines & Backing
  • Leaders & Tippet
  • Wading Boots & Footwear
  • Packs & Boat Bags
  • Luggage
  • Rain Jackets
  • Apparel
  • Sun & Bug Protection
  • Sunglasses
  • Tools & Gadgets
  • Accessories

Necessary Equipment (Regardless of seasonality):

  • Polarized Sunglasses 
  • Rain Pants
  • Rain Jacket

Spring & Summer (March-September)

Clothing 

  • (3) UPF Shirts 
  • (2) Pants 
  • (2) Casual Shirts 
  • (3) Underwear
  • (3) Socks
  • Comfortable shoes / flip-flops

Outerwear 

  • Rain Jacket
  • Rain Pants 
  • Light Jacket

Rods, Reels, Lines 

  • 7-9wt fly rod
  • 7-9wt fly reel
  • Tropical weight-forward fly line

Tools 

  • Pliers
  • Hook hone
  • flashlight/headlamp
  • Lens cloth
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Boat bag / Waterproof Backpack 

Miscellaneous

  • Sunglasses 
  • Buff/Sun Gaiter
  • Hat
  • Belt

Fall & Winter (October-February)

Clothing 

  • (3) Shirts 
  • (2) Pants 
  • (2) Shirts 
  • (3) Socks (regular + thermal)
  • Long Underwear
  • Water-resistant deck shoes

Outerwear 

  • Rain Jacket
  • Mid-layer Jacket
  • Vest
  • Bibs or Rain pants 

 Rods, Reels, Lines 

  • 9-10wt fly rod
  • 9-10wt fly reel
  • Cold water weight-forward fly line

Tools

  • Pliers
  • Hook hone
  • flashlight/headlamp
  • Lens cloth
  • Sunscreen
  • Boat Bag / Waterproof Backpack 

Miscellaneous

  • Sunglasses 
  • Buff/Sun Gaiter
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Beanie

* Equipment list is based on a standard 2 or 3 day trip.

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