1) Clothing: Don’t wear bright colors most of the fish we chase have amazing eyes and even if it’s not a factor it never hurts to stack the cards in your favor. ( so leave the hunter orange at home guys please)

2) Hook sets: Every rock is a fish! Set the hook aggressively even when you think it’s a rock sometimes even the best of us are surprised when a monster “rock” starts swimming up stream. Better safe than sorry.

3) Keep the faith: Fish seem to know somehow when we are distracted and will often pick this time to cooperate. So if you find yourself in this common mind set, take a break and have a snack or cup of Joe. There is nothing more frustrating than a missed opportunity and knowing it’s because of lack of focus.

     4)What to bring:

        Sleeping bag (if taking multi-day trip)

           Raingear

           Sunscreen

           Bugspray

           Polarized sunglasses (this item kills fish, just as important as the rod & reel!)

           Sturdy wading gear (waders, feltsoled wading shoes, staff-ect...) 

               *if bringing waders make sure they are chest and not hip style.

 * Items in red are key to slaying fish However your comfort is really just as important