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Recommended Backcountry Fishing Equipment List

Yellowstone Backcountry Pack Trips

Recommended Backcountry Fishing Equipment List

  • 8.5’ – 9’ Rod (4 – 6 wt.) Bring two rods in case one breaks. 2 piece rods are fine, multi-piece rods are recommended.
  • Reels with Floating Lines that match rods
  • Vest or Chest Pack
  • Small Day Pack
  • Breathable Waders
  • Wading Boots
  • Wading Sandles
  • Polarized Sunglasses w/retainers such as Croakies
  • Fly Boxes and Flies (See recommended list or contact us)
  • Nippers on zinger
  • Dry Shake & Floatant
  • Forceps/Hemostats
  • Nail Knot Tool
  • Split Shot Assortment
  • Strike Indicators
  • Yellowstone Park Fishing Permit
  • Leaders - 9’ (3X, 4X, 5X); 7.5’ (3X, 4X)
  • Tippet - 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X 


Greater Yellowstone Flyfishers · 29 Pioneer Way · Bozeman, MT 59718
Phone (406) 585-5321 · Fax (406) 585-5321 · Email Us

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