Gear List

Don't forget to bring important items with you to GRL...print this webpage to generate a check-off gear list for your next fishing adventure! Many of the items listed are premium products and while offering the best performance, may be substituted for a more readily available alternative. Please keep in mind this is only a list of suggestions.

Try To Dress In Layers For Maximum Comfort.
We Suggest You Wear Capiline Or It’s Equivalent Under Your Clothes And Polar Fleece As Your Outerwear.
Remember: Summer Weather In Alaska Can Vary From 32-80 Degrees Fahrenheit In The Span Of 15 Minutes.

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Alaskan Bush Gear List

Optional gear
Clothing: Hardware:
  • Capiline Light Or Mid-weight Bottoms
  • Synchilla Vest (Optional
  • Balaklava (For Face And Neck)
  • Pair Of Fingerless Bunting Gloves
  • Light Cotton Long Sleeve Shirt (For Warm Days)
  • Heavy Fleece Shirts (Or Pullover \ Zip-Up Tops)
  • Levi’s Or Equivalent (For Travel)
  • Pair Baggy Pants (For Camp, Optional)
  • Pair Capiline Expedition Weight Socks
  • Pair Mid Weight Socks
  • Pair Capiline Underwear (Briefs)
  • Pair Of Polarized Glasses, Amber Lens (Mandatory Safety Equipment While Fishing)
  • Hat Or Cap, Wide Brim (Mandatory Safety Equipment While Fishing)
  • Hat For Rain, Oiled Canvas, Etc.
  • Good Quality Rain Jacket With Hood
  • Medium Weight Jacket (For Travel, Can Be Substituted With Fleece Shirts)
  • Fishing Vest (Optional)
  • Neoprene Or Gore-Tex Full Waders (And Gravel Guards If Stocking Foot)
  • Pair Wading Shoes With Good Laces And Felt Soles
  • Pair Deck Or Tennis Shoes (For Travel)
  • Pair Rubber Foot Shoes (For Camp)
  • Flashlight w/ extra batteries
  • Polarized sunglasses w/ croakie
  • 35mm camera w/ extra film
  • Breathable waders
  • Wading Belt
  • Wading Boots
  • Needle-nosed pliers
  • Swiss Army knife
  • Pair Small Binoculars
  • Mosquito Head Net If You Do Not Like Repellent

Rod Suggestions :

  • Kings: 9-12 Weight Fly Rod With Floating Line And A 400-500 Grain Shooting Head.
    15-20 Pound Test For A Spin Or Level Line With A Heavy Action Rod.
  • Chums, Sockeyes And Silvers: 5-9 Weight Fly Rod With Floating Line And A #2
    10-Foot Sinking Tip. 6-12 Lb. Test Medium Action Spinning Rod.
  • Dollies, Rainbows, Grayling And Pinks:
    3-7 Weight Rod With Floating Line
    6 Lb. Test Light Action Spinning Rod
Perishable Goods: Fishing Gear:
  • Personal Prescription Medications
  • 45 spf sunscreen (waterproof)
  • Lip balm
  • 100% Deet repellent
  • Repair kit
    • Needle w/ nylon thread
    • Cordura patch material
    • Wader "goo"
    • Wader patch material
  • First Aid Kit
    • aspirin
    • cold medicine
    • Nasal spray
    • moleskin
    • Assorted bandages
    • Rubbing alcohol pads
  • Waterproof matches
  • Personal Toilet Kit
  • Fly fishing gear
    • 4 - 6 wt. fly rod/reel
    • 7 - 9 wt. fly rod/reel
    • Leader material (25 lb. to 6 lb.)
    • Floating line for EACH rod
    • Sink-tip line for EACH rod (2 - 4 rate)
    • Split-shot (assorted sizes)
    • Favorite flies
  • Gear fishing equipment
    • Heavy action, level-wind rod (salmon)
    • Medium action, spinning rod (salmon/trout)
    • Favorite lures

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Additional items on loan at the camp:
(Please note these items are limited so please call to reserve any additional items that may be needed)


Waders (Sizes 8-13 Adult)
Fly Rod Weight: ________ Quantity: _______
Spin Rod Weight: ________ Quantity: _______
Sleeping Bag (Float trip)

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