Gear

Full gear recommendations are coming. Until then, here is the checklist we actually use.

Before you leave

• A current fishing license for the state you’re fishing (Montana FWP or Alabama ADCNR).
• The regulations for that water: seasons, limits and any special rules for the section.
• Tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll be back.

In the truck

• Rod, reel and a small box of the basics for the species there.
• Polarized sunglasses. They cut surface glare so you can read the water and see fish.
• Pliers or forceps, line clippers and a tape for measuring fish.
• Water, sun protection and a layer for when the weather turns.
• Waders or wading boots for rivers, and a wading belt if you wear waders.
• A downloaded offline map if the area has no signal.