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What to Bring
Rods…
should be 8 ½ - 10 foot, fast action, for
line weights 5 to 6. In the hands of experienced
casters, 3 and 4 weight rods are fine on calm days, but
when the wind kicks up, you’ll want more rod. For
streamer fishing on windy days, I prefer a 7 weight. We supply you with
rods for the day at no charge if needed!
Reels… should
be reliable and capable of holding at least 50 yards of
backing. Large arbor reels are great for picking
up line after a long run by a big Missouri Rainbow!
Reels should be loaded with a floating line, preferably
weight forward. Dirty, cracked old lines are easy
to replace, and will make your trip much more enjoyable!
We use lines by AIRFLO.
Wading Gear…
breathable chest waders are best. Bring plenty of
poly-pro and fleece undergarments in case of cold
weather. During the middle of summer, shorts and wading
boots are often all that’s needed. The Missouri is
very easy wading and many guides wear river sandals
(SIMMS, Teva or similar) while wet wading.
We supply breathable waders if needed at no charge!
Clothing… It is
important to be prepared for all kinds of weather, from
30 degrees and snow to 90 degrees and windy (it’s
possible to have both in one day). Make sure
and bring a brimmed hat and sunglasses! Not
only for sun protection, but to protect your eyes and
face. For hot
weather, long sleeves are a must. Modern
lightweight fishing shirts (like those from SIMMS),
are cool, comfortable and offer SPF protection equal or
better than sunscreen. A matching pair of pants or
shorts are all you'll need when the weather is hot.
For cold weather, you will want several layers of
synthetic undergarments, as well as a breathable rain
jacket to wear over the top. Windstopper fleece
jackets (also from SIMMS) have become very
popular in the spring and fall. Throw a fleece hat
and gloves in your tackle bag just in case. Rain
jackets are a must all year.
Tackle…
We provide all flies, leaders, tippets, etc. See
the sidebar for a
list of flies and terminal gear for those that wish to
supply their own.
Other… Sunscreen,
brimmed hat, polarized sunglasses, camera, bug
repellent.
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