Outdoor writer and editor Jxrgen Wouters has fished for sunfish, perch, carp, small and largemouth bass, walleye, chain pickerel and northern pike, to name a few. Jxrgen was at one time a GORP editor responsible for bringing you GORP Fishing week in and week out.

These days, he fishes almost exclusively for trout with dry flies, and spends his weekends wading the streams of the Catskills and the Adirondaks in search of browns, rainbows and brookies. Following is his packing list for clothing and fly fishing gear appropriate for a day of casting.

Attire, Spring
Capilene long underwear, top and bottom turtleneck Heavy shirt Fleece jacket Neoprene gloves Hat		Wool socks Wading socks (with built-in gravel guards) Waders (neoprene or breathable with fleece pants) Wading shoes

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Attire, Summer
Hat Short sleeve microfiber shirt Microfiber shorts Wading shoes		Wading socks (with built-in gravel guards) breathable waders (leave behind or"wet wade" when really warm)

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Fishing Gear
Rod Reel Line Flies Fly boxes Leaders Leader straightener Tippet Wading staff (for rough rivers Wading belt Fishing vest Rain jacket Net		Quick release lanyard for net Polarized sunglasses flashlight buy Clipper Forceps Floatant Sunblock Fisherman's backpack/travel bag, with waterproof compartment for boots, mesh bag for waders, holsters for rods, etc.

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