Gear Recommendations:
What advice do you give the guest who wants to bring their own? Examples include guns by gauge and action type, ammunition by shot size and quantity, rods by length and line wight, fly line types. Are there any technical outerwear needs for the climate? Are waders necessary or are rubber boots required?
For fishing Grand Lake Stream for salmon and trout, we recommend 4,5,6 weight 9 foot rods. Generally a floating line is all you would need, unless you are casting streamers where a sink tip line is helpful. Waders over hip boots as well.
For upland game 28,20,16,12 are all common sizes for shotguns. Typically 7 ½ shot in a field load is adequate for grouse and woodcock.
What to Bring:
Gear for Spring and Fall
The items below should be considered mandatory to have with you in addition to your regular clothing list. A day in May or June could be 75 degrees, sunny with no black flies or it could be 40 degrees and driving rain. For your enjoyment, you should be prepared for all conditions.
- Bug repellent – Ben's, Deepwoods Off or other non-toxic
- Hats for sun and warmth
- Fishing gloves – neoprene, fleece or wool
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Boots for in boat – waterproof or repellent
- Dry shoes for camp
- Good rain jacket and pants
- Wool or fleece jacket or sweater
- Synthetic long underwear tops and bottoms
- Warm socks
- Spare glasses or contacts if required
- Extra prescription medications if required
- Personal toiletries
Gear for Summer
The items below should be considered mandatory to have with you in addition to your regular clothing list. A summer day fishing in Maine could be quite warm and comfortable or it could be damp and chilly. For your enjoyment, you should be prepared for all conditions.
- Bug repellent – Ben's, Deepwoods Off or other non-toxic
- Hats for sun
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Wet shoes/sandals for in boat
- Dry shoes for camp
- Swimsuit
- Good rain jacket and pants
- Wool or fleece jacket or sweater
- Spare glasses or contacts if required
- Extra prescription medications if required
- Personal toiletries
Recommended Optional Gear
- Camera
- Binoculars/field guides
- Bug net
- Insect Shield clothing
- Water bottle
- Day or fanny pack
- Hiking shoes/boots