GUEST BLOG: Ben Smith, Prepare For Out-of-State Fishing Trips

While we all have wonderful fishing holes, rivers and lakes in our hometown states, but sometimes it's nice to get out and see what else is out there. And we can tell you, there is a whole lot. Ben Smith of Arizona Wanderings helps you prep for an out-of-state fishing trip with the buddies. Safe travel!

Last summer, I had a great opportunity to head up out of the Arizona heat to the float the Deschutes River in Oregon, with my good friend, Eric. Since this was a do-it-yourself fly fishing trip, it was absolutely important that I show up with all the gear that I needed. Here is the list that I drew up that served me very well on our 4-day float down the river.

Fishing gear - I had a good idea of the type of fishing I was going to be doing, and with a little help from my contact there, I was able to pack accordingly.

2 Rods

2 Reels

3 Fly boxes (dries/streamers/nymphs)

Leaders

Tippet

Forceps

Gink

Indicators

Split-shot

Camera

Sunglasses

Flashlight/headlamp

Clothing - We were planning on being on the river for 4 day and I would have access to a washing machine at the end of the trip.

Waders

Wading boots

1 pair of fleece wading pants

Hiking boots

Flip-flops (camp shoes)

Goretex jacket

Beanie

Ball cap

2-3 handkerchiefs

1 jeans

1 shorts

6 t-shirts

fleece

2 sets of thermals

boxers and socks

Miscellaneous - These items were easier to get/borrow once I was at my location.

License

Sunscreen

Bugspray

Sleeping gear

Food

Dry bag (for river travel)

What would you add to this list?

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