Fly fishing is typically thought of as a kind of “gentleman’s sport,” mainly because it can get really costly, really fast. And for those of us who don’t live anywhere near a decent stream or river, it’s likely to involve some travel, too. But you don’t need to blow a month’s salary on gear to hit the daily limit on rainbow trout — you just need to get out there and, ideally, be smarter than the fish. And with a basic lineup like this one, you’ll be spinning line in no time.
Backcountry has a big, big sale going on right now, and it’s got everything you need to go from streets to stream (or boardroom to boulder wall, for that matter). Check out our list of fly fishing essentials below, and shop the rest of the sale to pick up anything you need for hiking, camping, climbing or skiing.
Redington Sonic Pro Wader $300 $190
Redington Topo II Outfit with Crosswater Reel $220 $165
