Fly Fishing Accessories

Most Fly Fisherman normally carries quite a lot of Fly Fishing Accessories and paraphernalia with them, which includes extra spools with leader and tippet material, spare reels, fly boxes, a thermometer, sunglasses, landing net, creel etc.

Some of these fly fishing accessories are essential to carry with you, but normally much more are taken with, just for in case something out of the ordinary situation crops up.

Fly Fishing Box
A must have for fly fishers to keep their selection of flies safe and dry in small compartments. The most expensive fly boxes available today are manufactured by Wheatley and comes in a variety of sizes and combinations.

Thermometer
Used by inland fisherman, especially for fishing in dams to determine the temperature of the water, this in turn again shown the angler if the fish is feeding deep middle or upper section of the water.

Fly Fishing net
Landing nets comes in different sizes and designs, some with a long or short handle, some with deeper and wider nets that other, again it depends on the type of fish that you are fishing for.
A much larger net will be used to land a 15kg fish than what you will need for a little pan-sized fish. Small wooden-framed clip-on nets are ideal for small stream fishing and when you use a float tube or kick boat.

Then again you will use a strong metal-frame net with a wide mouth and deep net that will be ideal for large fish. Note: The net mesh should be soft in order not to damage the fish before it is released back into the water. Hard and abrasive nets can cause damage to the scales of the fish and also rub off their slime !

Priest
This is a dangerous hand weapon used against fish ! This device is used traditionally in trout fishing to administer the coup de grace. Quite simply put, this is a piece of brass, wood or steel that is used to kill the fish after it has been caught, by hitting it on the head and killing it instantly.

Sunglasses
Always ensure that you have a pair of polarized sunglasses with you when fly fishing. These glasses cut down the glare and reflection from the water and enables the angler to see fish and other underwater life that you otherwise would have missed.

The most important advantage of having a pair of glasses with you, is the protection it afford to your eyes - from the sun and from a fly on a windy day!

Hat
Very important! ensure that you always keep a adequate cover for your head. Those of us that experienced sunstroke know what extreme discomfort it can cause! Try to buy a wide rimmed comfortable hat which is easy to pack into your kit.