General Packing List

General Packing List for a Fly-Fishing Trip

Our General Packing List collection includes the basic clothing, gear, and accessories anglers need for a fly-fishing trip at home or abroad. Choose from outerwear designed to handle the demands of unpredictable weather and untamed wilderness. For warmer weather, pack jackets and wading boots from our Ultralight line, as well as a buff or moisture-wicking casting shirt with built-in odor control. UPF sun hats and polarized sunglasses are a must. In warm casting conditions, our PRO Approach Shoes make a nice alternative to bulkier standard wading boots. For cooler or cold conditions, packing layers and wearing them strategically wins the day. Look to our top-quality fly-fishing clothing, including our PRO Insulated Hoodie, for superior protection from wind and precipitation. Our softshell hoodie makes an excellent packable layer for days that start cool and then warm up. You’ll also find our top recommendation in proven fishing flies, Tom Rosenbauer’s hand-picked essential flies for trout fishing. This collection also includes the reliable fly-fishing tools every angler needs; stock up on the best nippers, forceps, and fly-fishing accessories to keep in your waterproof sling or chest pack. Browse our elite Helios fly-fishing rods to find the one you need, and outfit it with the right reel from this collection. For generations, Orvis has supplied the best fly-fishing lines, tippet, and leaders to land your quarry and pull them to the net. Explore the options here and then pack them in our innovative line of Trekkage™ Luggage, and experience the next-gen tech in our evolved designs. Browse this convenient collection of the basic clothing and gear to pack for your next fly-fishing trip—and start planning it now.

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What To Pack for a Fly-Fishing Trip

• Base layers in merino wool or other moisture-wicking tech performance fabrics for both top and bottom, for late fall or winter
• Mid-layers including a quarter-zip pullover, packable vest, and UPF 50+ sun hoodie
• Merino wool socks or over-the-calf fishing socks
• Wool cap, insulated beanie, or buff
• Fishing gloves or sun gloves
• PRO waders
• Quick-dry pants
• Insulated, waterproof wading or fishing jacket, or lightweight storm jacket, depending on season
• Casting shirts
• Sunglasses
• Sun hat or ball cap with UPF properties
• Rod, reel, lines, flies, nippers, forceps, and any accessories not provided by the guide service, if you’re using one
• Fishing pack
• Passport
• Travel documents, flight itinerary, and contact information
• Medications
• Phone charger
• Outlet adapter
• Toiletries
• Sunscreen and non-aerosol bug spray
• Lip balm sunscreen
• Waterproof phone case
• Recommended apps: Google Maps (download the map of the area prior so you can use it offline), relevant airline apps, Google Translate, and a currency converter