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

Also, keep in mind:

• The intensity of UV light increases about 20% for every mile above sea level
• although clouds appear to offer protection, most UV light passes through them
• UV light is greatest between 10 am & 2 pm

Sunscreen

We all know the rules:  protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun's rays.  So, have some type of sunscreen readily available for frequent use when fly fishing.

Because of the nature of fly fishing, we are in close contact with the water and the reflection of the sun's harmful rays (both UVA & UVB.) In combination with a hat, appropriate use of a sun screening agent will prolong your fishing days, and maybe even allow you to catch more fish.  Face, nose, ears particularly, and the back of the hands of fly fishers get hit hard.

We prefer lotion that  has an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of at least 15, is not greasy, and is fully absorbed, especially on the hands.

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