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    Scott Christy
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    @scott_christy

    Locale: Wydaho.

    Nice. Glad to hear you're getting into the fly fishing world. I heartily agree w/ you about the joy of casting.

    I thought I'd add that the Morell fly boxes that BPL sells are great for a light backcountry box.
    http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/morell_foam_fishing_fly_box.html
    I've really enjoyed the pair of them that I have.

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    Curt Peterson
    BPL Member

    @curtpeterson

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    I've heard there are 1 pound waders out there, but the lightest I can find are around 2 pounds. Anybody run into some ultralight waders that are around a pound or so?

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    Kirk Olson
    Member

    @kirkols

    Locale: Florida and Seattle

    My primary goal in backpacking is to get to distant bodies of water for fly fishing. I used to carry waders, boots and other necessities. Now I'm down to a 5 weight fly rod, reel, one small fly box, a small lanyard with the nippers, forceps, floatant and extra tippet, about 15 ounces in all. Waders and boots aren't necessary (and actually made me attempt less safe river crossings). Keen Boulders (or sandals), wool socks, wool leggings or shorts get me into 99% of the places I could go with boots and waders.

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    Scott Christy
    BPL Member

    @scott_christy

    Locale: Wydaho.

    I too go sans waders. Since most of that alpine or sub-alpine mountain fishing takes place in the summer temperatures will be warm enough that waders aren't needed. I can't recall what Keens weigh but I think they are an excellent solution. I've used Crocs (11 oz) a bunch and while they don't perform great in steadily moving water, heavily cobbled stretches, or large rivers, but they will do fine in lakes and most small creeks. If Keens weigh in resonably, they would be a much better solution as they allow you a more stable approach platform as well.

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    John Mowery
    Member

    @mow

    Locale: Minnesota, USA

    I'd add a pair of wadding socks:
    http://www.simmsfishing.com/site/guard_socks.html

    They really help if you're planning on staying in the river a long time.

    Regarding the advice to fly fishing versus spin cast; if you're a novice fly angler you may have a VERY frustrating experience trying to catch fish. If you're planning on eating trout make certain you have a good grasp of fly casting and all the nuance associated with fly angling.

    If you're only going to fish passively, I'd take a hard look at spin casting.

    #1459521
    Ken Larson
    BPL Member

    @kenlarson

    Locale: Western Michigan

    Spin Cast Setup

    Just put together a spin casting kit for the first time since I normally fly fish and would like to try spin casting. Here is my entry to "Lightest Fishing Kits":

    ROD DAIWA (Model# DSC F503UL) 5" Ultra Light 2.71oz

    ROD TUBE Florescent Tube Protector – 31.75" 1.83oz

    REEL DAIWA (Model# 1000-B) SHOCK Ultra Light with 80'-6lb line) 6.70oz

    TACKLE BOX PLANO (Model# 3214) – "modified" 4.30oz

    TOTAL 15.54oz

    LURES RAPELLA – Shad 0.18
    RAPELLA -Yellow Perch 0.21
    RAPELLA – Perch 0.09
    BANDIT – Blue Gill 0.34
    DARDEVIL – Red/White 0.32
    CABELA'S – Spoon – Gold 0.44
    LITTLE CLEO – Blue/Silver 0.14
    CABELA'S – Spoon – Silver 0.16
    MEPPS – Aglia Marabou Tail 0.14
    MEPPS – Silver Spinner 0.28
    SWEDISH PIMPLE – Gold 0.18
    LARSON'S FLIES – Woolley Worms 0.002
    Metal Leader with micro flasher 0.11
    Hooks, Swivels, Lead Shot 0.34

    TOTAL 2.91oz

    TOTAL WEIGHT OF EQUIPMENT 18.45oz

    TOTAL COST UNDER $45.00
    Ken

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