However, experienced you may be as a rider, a good helmet should always be a priority before taking off on your dirt bike
These typically docile fish have a nasty bite when provoked, and they can grow up to 8 feet long

Im offering a shortened version of that checklist in what I would consider priority order: Must have Items: Fishing License Fly Rod(s) Fly Reel(s) (Appropriate Line/Backing) Wallet (DL/ID, Cash, Credit Cards) Polarized Sunglasses * For Safety Fly boxes (Dries, Streamers, Nymphs) Leaders Tippet Split shot Floatant Indicators Tools (Nippers, Scissors, Hemostats) Waders Wading Belt Wading Boots Wading Socks (For Wet wading) Rain Jacket Water Bottle (Hydro flask) Quick Dry Shorts/Pants (wet wading) Light pile or fleece pants Fishing Hat (Sun Hat) Bandana or Buff Stocking cap Fleece or layering jacket/pullover Long-sleeve Fishing shirts Short-sleeved Shirts SunScreen SPF 30+ Vest / Sling Pack / Butt Pack Landing Net Optional Items: Wading Staff Lunch Spare Spools Spare Lines Reading Glasses Extra pair of Sunglasses Camera, battery charger, storage cards Tape measure Insect Repellent First Aid Kit We hope this sheds some light on what is and isnt gear that you would need for the small stream fly fisher

For more information on the Vista Lake trail, please see our full post on the Arnica Lake trail
Created by longtime Snake River guide and outfitter, Will Dornan, the Water Walker is one of our guides' favorite salmonfly patterns when fish are keying on adults