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ing it a must have item . Orvis ’ s Targhee Full Zip Fleece Vest is a great choice . Made from Polartech Thermal Pro fleece , it affords you an extra layer when it ’ s cold and because it is breathable it affords you the opportunity to wear something that doesn ’ t cause you to overheat . The front pockets come lined to keep your hands warm and the back drops down farther down keeping your backside warm . MSRP $ 129 orvis . com |
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Patagonia ’ s SST Wading Jacket Arguably your second most important item when traveling , make sure your jacket is a good one . In the arena of “ You get what you pay for ,” Patagoni ’ a SST Wading Jacket is made from three layer recyclable nylon ripstop fabric that is waterproof and breathable . It comes with a hood , a drawcord at the waist , large pockets on the chest and handwarmer pockets . This is one of those wading jackets that you ’ ll find a hard time replacing in the next 10 years . Like we said , you get what you pay for with this jacket . MSRP $ 449 patagonia . com
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17 DITTY BAG
Filson ’ s Travel Kit Call it a ditty bag , Dopp kit , it doesn ’ t matter . You need something to store your toiletries in , right ? Might as well make it a good one . Filson ’ s Travel Kit fits the bill . It ’ s plenty big enough to store the basics , and it comes with two exterior and two interior pockets with a one-way brass leather pull . It ’ s so well built that you ’ ll never need to replace it . MSRP $ 90 filson . com
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Keen ’ s Glisan Sandals Whether you ’ re in the lodge , hotel , or in the airport you ’ re going to need a pair of shoes that pulls double duty . The Glisan sandals from Keen do just that . More so if you ’ re somewhere tropical where these waterproof sandals really shine . Waterproof and easily cleaned , just let them air dry should they get wet . MSRP $ 120 keenfootwear . com
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19 PLIERS
Abel Pliers Hemostats work well for removing a size 18 Adams from the mouth of a small trout , but they become worthless when you hook a fish of substance . Say a 30-inch rainbow , or a 15-pound steelhead or a 50-pound king . If you ’ re chasing fish of this caliber you need a good pair of pliers . May we suggest a pair of pliers form Abel ? These are the best pair of fishing pliers on the market . Made from corrosion resistant billet aluminum , the pliers are spring loaded allowing you to open and close them easily . The jaws are heat-treated and come with clippers that can cut through 80-pound test Monel wire over 1,000 times without losing cutting ability . And should you wear them out ( doubtful ) the jaws are replaceable . These are serious pliers for serious fishermen . And when it ’ s time to get unserious there ’ s a built-in bottle opener . Genius . MSRP $ 150 abelreels . com
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Filson ’ s Prima Loft Socks A 50 / 50 blend of primaloft poly and merino wool make Filson ’ s midweight primaloft OTC socks soft , warm and comfortable . They fit well under your waders and will keep your feet warm all day long . MSRP $ 32 filson . com
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21 FISHING SHIRT
ExOfficio ’ s BugsAway Shirt No matter where you travel the threat of mosquitoes , whitesocks , chiggers , no-see-ums , ticks and flies will ruin your day if you ’ re not prepared . ExOfficio ’ s BugsAway Halo long-sleeve shirt is treated with invisible , odorless insect repellent that ’ s tightly bonded into the fabric of each shirt . This shirt is worth its weight in gold when you ’ re in the bush . The Insect Shield repellent will last up to 70 washings . MSRP $ 99 exofficio . com
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Filson ’ s Long Johns Made from 100 percent merino wool , Filson ’ s midweight long johns will not only keep you warm and toasty , but will feel really good when you slip them on . Because they ’ re made from wool , they ’ ll help you retain your body heat when it ’ s cold . They ’ re also breathable , which will allow for some escapement of heat when you need it . The softness of merino wool keeps the itch-factor at bay . We highly recommend the top and the bottoms together . They make for a great base layer when fishing . MSRP $ 85 bottoms , $ 75 top filson . com
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