Recommended Fly Fishing Gear
Summer Gear
- Polarized Sunglasses
- Polarized sunglasses allow an angler to see into the water and also help remove the suns glare from the waters surface, allowing anglers to see their flies easier. Polarized glasses may be the most important piece of equipment an angler takes with them on the water besides a rod and reel. Polarized glasses also protect eyes from harsh sunlight and inadvertent casts.
- Hat
- A lightweight hat with a bill to shade the eyes is a must. Hats keep faces from being sun burned and shade the eyes for better vision.
Check out Silver Creek Hats in our Store »
- Sunscreen
- Don’t forget to put this on. The light bouncing off the water at our altitude is extremely strong. Use SPF 30+ on your face. A good lip balm will also keep lips from getting wind chapped.
- Insect Repellant
- Biting insects are not a big problem in our area, but under low light conditions they can be a nuisance. Basic bug spray will protect most anglers from unwanted bites.
- Upper Body Wear
- Start with a lightweight long sleeve shirt, preferably a quick dry material. Simms and Ex Officio both make excellent shirts for fishing. Be prepared to layer with a sweatshirt or fleece jacket for cool mornings and evenings. Have a rain jacket for occasional summer thunderstorm. Sun gloves are optional.
- Lower Body Wear
- Quick dry shorts are perfect for wet wading on hot summer days. Quick dry pants work well also and protect legs from the sun and bushes. Both can be worn comfortably under waders. Anglers fishing Silver Creek will want a fleece pant to wear under their waders throughout the season. Even on the hottest days, anglers float tubing the Creek will get chilled.
- Socks
- Heavy socks are a must as feet are constantly submerged when fishing. A warm sock will be more comfortable when wet wading as well.
- Camera
- We highly recommend disposable, water proof cameras, available at the shop. Use the digital camera when not in the water.
Winter Gear
- Sunscreen
- Don’t forget to put this on. The light bouncing off the water and the snow is as harsh as any summertime conditions. Use SPF 30+ on your face. A good lip balm will also keep lips from getting wind chapped.
- Fingerless Gloves
- Whether they are fleece or wool, fingerless gloves keep hands plenty warm and keep sensitive fingers in touch with the line and rod. Hand Warmers: These air activated heaters are perfect to slip under the gloves on the backs of your hands. The heat will keep the blood headed for your fingers warm. (Don’t get the heaters wet.)
- Under-wader wear
- Long Johns accompanied by fleece pants and an extreme weather sock will keep you nice and warm, even in the water.
- Waders
- Even though neoprene may seem warmer, once you get trudging through the snow, breathable waders will let your sweat evaporate and keep you warmer than the much more restrictive neoprene.
- Roomy Wading Boots
- Boots that fit you snug will make your feet colder faster. Wear boots that are a half size too big and you’ll get more circulation in your feet. Remember that the water pressure will squeeze boots even tighter when wading.
- Neck Gator/Hat
- These two items are essential. No matter how nice it is outside there is always a cool breeze working up the river in the winter. A fleece hat and neck gator can keep you fishing when everyone else is headed home.
- Warm Uppers
- The upper half of your body should be covered in a layer system. Try a long john top, a breathable shirt like your summer ex officio shirt, a fleece jacket, and a windproof/waterproof wading coat. If you can find a coat with neoprene cuffs, even better.
- Extra Clothes
- Always take warm dry clothes and leave them in your vehicle! If you slip on a rock and come up wet on a thirty degree day, dry clothes can make the difference, whether preventing hypothermia or just catching a cold.
- Polarized Sunglasses
- Polarized sunglasses allow an angler to see into the water and also help remove the suns glare from the waters surface, allowing anglers to see their flies easier. Polarized glasses may be the most important piece of equipment an angler takes with them on the water besides a rod and reel. Polarized glasses also protect eyes from harsh sunlight and inadvertent casts.
