What to Pack on a Fly Fishing Camping Trip
Published Date: May 23, 2024
By Shalee
A fishing camping trip is something everyone should do in their lifetime – whether an avid angler or someone simply looking for a unique adventure.
We’ve already covered the best rivers in the United States to fly fish, and now it’s time to cover the details! When heading out on a fishing trip in your Four Wheel Camper, here is our full guide & what to pack:
What to Pack on a Fly Fishing Camping Trip
What to Pack For Clothing
The first step to packing for a fly fishing trip is to research where you are going. Will it be a hot, muggy summer fly-fishing trip? Are you heading to rivers in the chilled air of fall? Climate and time of year will make a big impact on what to pack!
No matter what temperature & location of your fly fishing trip, we recommend the following clothing items
- Quick dry pants
- Long sleeve fly fishing shirt
- Fly fishing hat or ballcap
- Breathable quick dry t-shirt
- Waterproof sandals
- Waterproof hiking books
- Wool socks
- Wind/puffer jacket
Whether hot or cold, a long-sleeved fly fishing shirt is great for both sun protection and extra warmth. Long days on the river mean long sun exposure, so be sure to cover up!
Truck Camper Gear
When you’re packing for a fly fishing camping trip you’ll need to ensure you have everything for both a regular truck camper trip AND a fly fishing trip.
These items should be in your Four Wheel Camper no matter what trip you go on – so save this list for any camping endeavor! And the items might differ based on whether you have a fully built-out slide-in camper or an ultra-lightweight adventure-ready Project M shell.
Your packing list for your pop-up truck camper should include:
- Camp stove
- Food
- 10-gallon Tank of Water
- Sunscreen
- Bug Spray
- Headlamp
- Folding chairs
- Outdoor camping table
- Paper towel
- Toilet paper
- Cutlery
- Lighter
- Firestarter
- Water bottle
- Satellite GPS device
Fly Fishing Gear
This is a trip for fly fishing, after all! Make sure to pack all the fly fishing essentials, such as reels, lines, poles, and a variety of flies. Research before you go about what kind of fish you’ll be catching and what kind of flies are best. The type of flies matter more than you think depending on what you are looking to catch!
Don’t forget this fly fishing gear for your camping trips:
- Fly reels
- Fishing vest
- Fly lines
- Nippers
- Line cleaner
- Fly boxes
- Variety of flies
- 2-3 fly fishing poles
- Waders
- Wading boots
- Fly fishing net
- Sunglasses
Get the Perfect Rig For Fly Fishing Camping Trips With Four Wheel Campers
Fly fishing is the perfect adventure for those who own a Four Wheel Camper or anyone who is looking to take up the hobby and become a master angler. When deciding what to pack on a flying fishing trip, we hope this helps!
Get out, enjoy the best rivers in the US to fly fish, and soak up every moment in the great outdoors with your fly fishing camper! Four Wheel Campers makes the perfect fly fishing rigs for both professional anglers and hobby fly fishermen. See all our truck camper models to determine the perfect rig for all your fly fishing adventures.
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