Are you headed somewhere tropical in search of magical salt-water fish? Allow us to suggest a few key pieces that make a world of difference when fly-fishing most saltwater destinations. Below are our thoughts of What To Wear: Saltwater Edition
Neoprene wet wading socks + sturdy boots = comfortable and safe wading! Where you are fishing will be the biggest part to your saltwater footwear equation. If you’re fishing areas with rough bottoms and sea urchins, the you will want a pair of heavy duty wading boots with rigid soles like the Simms Flats Sneaker. Neoprene zip-up booties may work for more sandy/grassy areas.
Lightweight, breathable clothing that offers a high degree of sun protection is a must. And oddly enough full coverage, the last thing you want to worry about is constantly applying sunscreen so you do not get a sunburn. Plus having sunscreen on your hands and handling flies is never a good idea.
So start off with a hooded long sleeve shirts, such as Orvis Pro Sun Hoody (Men’s and Women’s) or Simms Solarflex Hoody (Men’s and Women’s).
Next is the bottoms. We suggest skipping the shorts and choosing full coverage pants, such as the men’s Orvis Pro Sun Skiff Pants or Simms Superlight Pant and women’s Orvis Guide Pants or Simms Mataura Pants.
Whether you’re wading or covering distance of any kind, your pack is an important piece to the puzzle. We suggest quality, waterproof packs that are large enough to hold all of your must need items such as sunscreen, rain jacket, flies, leaders, tippet, water bottle, camera, and snacks. Our favorite is the Fishpond Thunderhead Collection.
Mother Nature can be a b****. Nothing goes as planned when it comes to weather. So as you prepare for your trip and potential hurricane force winds, torrential downpours and relentless beating sun, make sure you have everything you need for any element imaginable.