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

Hat

Well, yes, it's a "cowboy hat", but this horse-riding angler likes it and his hat does perform its necessary functions:

1.  it covers his head;
2.  it shades his eyes from the sun;
3.  it protects his face, nose, neck and ears from the sun's harmful rays;
4.  it keeps a light rain at bay (for awhile);
5.  it's just odd enough looking that it says, "I'm fly fishing . . . don't bug me!"

There are specialized hats with expanded bills, sides and back, designed for fishing in extreme sun conditions such as saltwater.  Some "legionnaire-styles" have a "neck drape" that is often seen on saltwater flats. 

Other than that, unless you want/need a hat that repels rain, any that meet the above criteria are fine.

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