Tackle, including fly rods, reels, lines and leaders, are not covered in this course.  There is a separate course for each of these topics.

Gloves

Gloves are to a certain extent a matter of personal preference when fly fishing.  However, when fishing in cold water and/or cold weather situations, or when exposed to intense sun, a suitable pair of gloves is a necessity if you are going to "last" any length of time.

Flyfishing requires the repetitive interaction of fly line and water.  Since our hands are in constant contact with a wet fly line, they get wet in the process.  And, when we catch & release fish, our hands are in and out of the water.  Much of the water we fish is relatively cold, and the further north we fish, the colder the water is (generally speaking.)  Combine this with colder ambient air temperature, due to seasonal or periodic weather changes, and the functionality of hands is quickly impaired.

A good pair of gloves is a nice addition to most any fly fisher’s arsenal, just to have available when needed.  A glove made for fishing, perhaps a "mitt" type, some of which are "fingerless", are suitable for such purpose.  Wool, polyester, fleece are commonly used  fabrics.  We leave you to your own preferences on selection of such a pair.

However, if you anticipate doing any fishing in really cold conditions, or in extreme sun such as on saltwater flats, you should have a pair of suitable gloves to protect your hands or you will not be fishing very long.

The best bet for cold conditions is a pair of thin neoprene gloves (sometimes generically referred to as "glacier gloves").  Keep in mind when selecting these that your fingers need to remain as flexible and functional as possible.  A "happy medium" between warmth and dexterity needs to be determined, and will depend on what conditions you anticipate fishing under.

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