EQUIPMENT TIPS FOR GUIDED FLOAT TRIPS

We hope that you will find this information helpful in your plans for a successful trip on the Green River. We are always available to answer any of your questions or help in making arrangements for lodging on either your arrival or departure from our area. Please contact us by writing: Trout Creek Flies P.0. Box 247, Dutch John, UT. 84023 or calling 1-800-835-4551 or locally 435-885-3355.

Pre-trip shipments of gear that you don't want to travel with may be shipped to: Trout Creek Flies U.S. HWY. 191 and Little Hole Road, Dutch John, UT 84023. It will help if you notify us prior to shipment.

Here is a suggested list of how to prepare for your camp over, along with some additional information that you might find helpful.

Winter (December -- February) Temperatures and weather conditions can make short notice of an angler’s expectations if not prepared for winter’s weather, wind, rain and snow. It is always best to have to much clothing then not enough. Remember, the longer you’re out there the more the cold seeps in.

bullet Wool or Pile Fingerless Mitts and an extra pair 
bullet Lightweight or Neoprene Chest Waders
bullet Wool or Fleece Hat
bullet Layered underwear -- fleece is best
bullet Good Rain Coat
bullet Heavy Socks
bullet Wool Shirts and Sweaters but again fleece is best
bullet Fleece, Pile or Down jacket
bullet Hand Warmer

Spring (March -- May) Spring temperatures can be mild. However, anglers should still be prepared to fish under trying conditions. Winter clothes are recommended with the following additions.

bullet Hat for Shade
bullet Light-weight fleece sweater
bullet Lightweight Chest or Hip Waders
bullet Sun block
bullet Always a Rain Coat

Summer (June--August) When the fishing is hot, so is Utah’s weather. Anglers should prepare themselves for cool mornings and evenings and long hot days.

bullet Hat for Shade
bulletBreathable Flats style Shirts and Pants
bulletShorts
bulletLight Jacket or Sweater
bullet Rain Coat
bulletNeoprene Socks for Wet Wading
bullet Sandals for wet wading
bullet the new lightweight waders are ok in the summer months, but have some good light weight wading pants for underneath
bullet Lightweight or Gortex Waders

Fall (September--November) Anglers can have some of the season’s best fly-fishing during these months. It is also a time when the fishing can be as varied as the weather--from hot to very cold and from dry flies to streamers. Referring to the winter and spring checklists will prepare anglers for any weather that they may encounter.

Fly-fishing is not considered a fair weather sport. Some of the best fishing is to be had on those cold rainy days. Anglers can better prepare themselves by developing a clothing system of layers. Don’t miss out on the fishing because of a little weather.

Accessories List

bulletSun Screen
bulletHook Hone
bulletLip Balm 
bulletInsect Repellent
bulletHat(s)
bulletCamera and Film
bulletBandanna 
bulletMatches
bulletDry Bag
bullet polarized Sunglasses 
bulletWader Repair Kit 
bulletNet
bulletClippers 
bulletKnife
bulletHemo Stats

 

 

TIPS FOR CAMP TRIPS
Here is a suggested list of how to prepare for your camp over, along with some additional information that you might find helpful. WHAT IS FURNISHED: 

All Meals
While you are on the river (it does not include first morning breakfast and last day dinner). We provide quality cooked meals and stream side lunches. Special diet needs should be brought to our attention at least one week prior to your trip. We are 42 miles from the closest full service food store, making last minute accommodations in the menu very difficult. Alcoholic beverages, if desired is the client's responsibility. There is a limited selection of beer, wine and liquor available locally but if you have special preferences, better bring it with you.

All Camping Gear 
including kitchen utilities, comfortable tents (six man: with two guests per tent) and quality ground sleeping pads are provided along with waterproof bags (13" X 19"X 32"), one per guest. This will hold your sleeping bag and changes of clothes, if you have additional needs, please notify us in advance. For trips with two or more boats a swamper (gear boat and cook will be provided to assist guides with the additional work.

What Guests Bring:
Remember, sleeping bag and clothes able to fit in the waterproof bags. Sleeping bag everyone has different needs, for most trips a 20 to 40 degree bag is suitable(lO deg. to 20 for cooler months).

 

Changes of Clothes one change of under clothes: day, 1 extra pair of jeans or shorts (appropriate clothing for time of the year.)
Foul weather gear (rain jacket, jacket, gloves, wool 
(Towels and toiletries 
Camp shoes (tennis shoes or equiv. for leisure around camp)
Flashlight
Gym bag
(helpful but not necessary if waterproof) to hold personal gear that you want to keep handy in the boat (jacket, camera, sunscreen etc.)
Alcohol beverages (we will provide coolers and ice).
Camera, film and batteries, We suggest you protect them from water.
Polarized glasses, sunscreen, brimmed hat
Waders Hip waders are adequate for most float-fishing situations. During warmer months Teva river sandals, or wading shoes without waders and shorts may be appropriate while neoprene may be necessary for colder months.
Fishing gear Rods/reels/lines. It is helpful if you bring 4x to 5x leaders. The guide may also have a leader or needed. Rod and reel rentals are available at $20 per day. Please reserve rods and reels when you make your reservations.
Utah fishing license Non-Resident  $12 a first day, additional $
12 day stamp added or seven days $32. Children 14 years and older require a fishing license
Flaming gorge recreation pass for vehicle a $2 a day use pass is required at Flaming Gorge. You are only required to have one if you will have your own car along the river or lake. A 16 day pass pass is $
5. (Pass is not required for a camp trip with guides).

Our Guides provide:

Tippet, shot, indicators, fly floatant and net. Please note that the guides provide the flies that you use at their own expense. Though you won't be billed for the flies, be sure to include a few extra dollars in the gratuity. Cost is normally at $1 per fly lost or destroyed. A little consideration goes a long way in showing a guide how much you appreciate their effort to provide you with the hottest flies.

Payment to Trout Creek Flies for trip by cash, personal check, or travelers check accepted.

All major credit cards Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover are accepted.