Yosemite Fly Fishing Trips

Fly Fishing - Weekends - Gear List

  • Fly Rod / Reel / Line: 4-6wt. set up w/ WF floating line. Rentals are available through SYMG but must be reserved in advance; cost is $25.00 for the weekend.
  • Flies / Leader: Bring an assortment of Elk Hair Caddis size 14,16. Adams, size 16. Royal Wulff size 14, 16. Hare's Ear nymph size 12, 14. Pheasant tail nymph size 16, 18. One to two of each should be plenty.
  • CA Fishing License: If you don't have one you'll need one. Licenses can purchased at The Pines Market on your way up to the Campground. Ask us for exact directions if you need to.
  • Food for Lunches: Bring easily packable picnic style foods for lunches. You will be packing them in the morning and eating them while out "in the field."
  • Sleeping Bag: 15-20 F degree bag. (example: Mountain Hardware Piute).
  • Sleeping Pad: inflatable or foam (example: Thermarest Prolight).
  • Tent: 3 season (example: Kelty Gunnison).
  • **Note: SYMG provides all of the above items at no extra charge for those who need them only if checked on registration form. You may also bring your own.
  • Day Pack: around 15-20 Liters (example: Camelbak Cloudwalker; REI Stoke 19).
  • Trail Hiker / Boots: Lightweight, low or high top, good traction (example: Columbia Grizztooth, Vasque Breeze, 5.10).
  • Socks: 2 pairs, wool or synthetic hiking socks (example: Columbia, Smartwool, Thorlo are all good).
  • Underwear: 2-3 pairs. Synthetics are nice to hike in, a pair of cotton to change into (example: Icebreaker and Patagonia have large selections).
  • Long Underwear Bottom: light/mid weight wool or synthetic (example: Icebreaker and Patagonia have large selections).
  • Long Underwear Top: mid weight wool or synthetic. 1/2 zip necks are nice (example: M's Columbia Mountain Tech Long sleeve 1/2 zip; W's Columbia Silver Ridge Knit 1/2 zip).
  • Hiking Pants/Shorts: 1 pair of convertibles do the work of pants and shorts for less weight (example: Columbia Silver Ridge Convertible Pants, Shorts).
  • Hiking Shirt: 1 or 2 t-shirts, collared shirts, short or long sleeve, as preferred (example: Columbia Silver Ridge Collection, Columbia Mountain Tech Short Sleeve).
  • Insulating layer: light fleece, light wool sweater (example: Patagonia R1).
  • Insulating jacket: Heavy fleece, down or synthetic "puffy" jacket (example: Columbia M's Ballistic II; W's Twilight Topaz).
  • Waterproof Shell / Pants: Waterproof/breathable Shell & Pants (example: Columbia M's Hot Shot II Shell, Marmot PreCip collection).
  • Camp Clothes: Comfortable pants and shirt to wear in camp in combination with layers.
  • Sun Hat: baseball cap style, or more if needed (example: Columbia Silver Ridge Cap).
  • Warm Hat: for the chilly nights and mornings (example: Columbia Chunky Beanie).
  • Sunglasses: A must in the mountains!.
  • Personal Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, sunscreen, chapstick.
  • Personal Medications: Don't forget these!.
  • Headlamp: preferable to a hand-held flashlight (example: Black Diamond Ion).
  • Water Bottle/bladder: 2-3 liters of capacity (example: Bottles or Camelbak system).
  • Whistle: it's louder than a voice and we require that anyone under 18 carries one.
  • Camp Shoes: something comfortable for camp (example: Crocs, sandals, sneakers).
  • The items below are optional items you might want to bring:
  • Trekking Poles: Highly Recommended to reduce fatigue and add stability (example: Leki Thermolite).
  • Book: for relaxing at camp.
  • Knife: could be handy.
  • Camp Towel: Small packtowl for washing / drying (example: MSR Pack Towl).
  • Gloves: lightweight- for early or late season trips (example: Columbia Mountain Access Liner Glove).
  • Swimsuit: There are many lakes and rivers to swim in.
  • Fishing Gear: including license. Kids under 16 fish free.
  • Camera: For posterity.

The above is by no means a complete or exhaustive list. If you have questions, call SYMG and ask. Remember, SYMG brings all group cooking gear, stoves, water filters, maps, matches, compasses, emergency/first aid gear, and toilet paper.

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