Equipment List

Elk River Hook -up

Elk RIver Fly-Fishing Enthusiasts should have the following equipment  for their Elk RIver Fly-Fishing Trip .

• Rods -8.5 ft  -9ft 4 weight –Perfect for fishing dry flies on The Elk River or small streams (tributaries)
• Rods -9 ft 5 weight –The prefect all around Rod for Fly-Fishing  The Elk River  and other area Rivers .
• Rods  9ft 6 weight – A great all around rod , perfect for casting streamers for Elk River Bull Trout and a great hopper Dropper Rod  to use in Alberta
• Reels –Decent reels that hold a minimum of 50 -100 yards of backing  are perfect for Fly-Fishing The Elk River 
• Lines –Weight forward floating lines for all the rods , and have a 10 ft sink top for the 6 weight
• Leaders -9 ft 4X Leaders are perfect for Fly-Fishing The Elk River near Fernie British Columbia
• Waders – Bring Breathable Waders and Wading Boots
• Wet Wading Sandals  & Gear  -Are needed for those warm days on The water
• Rain Jacket 
• Fleece Top and Wind Stopper Fleece -Daytime Temps can be warm but it does cool off in the evenings
• Polarized Sunglasses 
• Fishing Shirts -Long Sleeved
• Shorts & Light Weight Wet Wading Pants
• Ball Cap 
• PassPort -Required if you are not a Canadian
• Toiletries 
• British Columbia Fishing License   -You need a General License for your trip duration and a  Classified Waters License for The Elk River.List Dave Brown as your Angling Guide.

Small Stream Cutthroat

Dave Brown Outfitters – Alberta & B.C.  Basic pattern List 
The patterns listed below have proved successful over the course of several seasons consult our hatch Chart for more information and timings of hatches.