What To Bring


Clothing and Personal Gear

Wapiti Meadow provides all equipment and supplies needed for comfortable lodging and all activities except for personal gear such as: clothing, toiletries, rain gear, fishing licenses, and sleeping bags for overnight trips. Above all, dress for comfort with casual attire. As in all mountain country, weather can change quickly and dramatically; so it's best to be prepared with clothing you can layer.

Specialty Equipment

For novices or fly fishers who prefer not to bring their own, fly fishing equipment is available and complimentary with all fly fishing packages.

If our guests want to bring their own equipment, this is what we recommend:

  • Rod: Any 3-6 weight, 7-9 foot rod is sufficient for our trout fishing. Bring your break down pack rod if you own one. Your guide will carry an Orvis demo rod for you to try when angling.
  • Reel: single action with floating fly line. A weight forward fly line eases casting on windy days.
    Breathable Chest Waders: These are a must, so don't forget them.2-4 MM neoprene waders are best. Boots with felt soles help you to keep your footing.
  • Fishing Vest: any old thing will do! store your gadgets, flies, and leaders in your vest.
    Backpack: To carry your gear when traveling, riding, or hiking to a fishing area.
  • Ballcap
  • Raingear
  • Insect Repellant

Fly Fishing Recommendations

Many of our guests prefer to wait and purchase their flies and leaders in our Orvis fly shop. As the season progresses, the fly patters change and our guides always know what is working best. When you are on the water with your guide, he will carry a supply of flies and other necessities. Any flies, leaders, etc. that you use are yours to keep; you will be billed for them at the end of your stay.

For those who prefer to tie their own flies, we have a complete range of materials, equipment, and space available for that in the fly shop. For those who wish to bring their own supplies or tie their own flies before they arrive at the ranch, we suggest the following patterns:

Dry Flies
 
Sizes
Adams   12, 14, 16
Pale Evening Dun   14, 16
Royal Wulff 14, 16
Yellow or Red Humpy   14, 16
Tan & Olive Elk Hair Caddis   12, 14, 16
Irresistable   14, 16
Black Ant   16
Dave's Hopper   8, 10, 12
     
Nymphs & Streamers
  
Sizes
Gold-Rib Hares Ear   12, 14, 16
Bead Head Caddis   12, 14
Prince Nymph (Wtd)   10, 12
Muddler Minnow   6, 8, 10
Wolly Bugger   6, 8, 10

What you don't have or can't bring, we will have on hand; including the fish and spectacular scenery!