By Bob Popovics

WADERS
Bootfoot styles are preferred. Any good brand with some kind of warrantee is desired. ALL waders will give you trouble sooner or later. So protect yourself by buying the quality product whenever possible.

RAIN PARKA
Many good brands are on the market. Look for styles that have a couple large pockets for easy access of flies or tools. A vented hood is great for the fast ride back in the boat. Breathables are a plus too. Look for extra room in the arms and underarms for better movement. Drawstrings keep the water out and you warmer. Some products are NOT made for saltwater so beware and check with a good salesman for the details. SW zippers and velcro are ideal. Get the best you can in this product.

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SUN GLASSES
Good polarized glasses are a MUST. Having a back up pair comes in handy too.

FLY BAG AND CONTENTS
Travel light and you'll be glad you did. Stay away from the oversized and overstuffed models. Too much is not a good idea here. Make the best out of a small space but forget nothing, that is the challenge. Don't get the chest styles because you may find yourself on the jetty and not being able to see down and in front of you. Take only what you will use. Get more detail on the Flybag in the "Travelling light" article on this site.

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STRIPPING BASKET
Very Important Accessory! Easy to make by yourself and cheap too. This website has instructions for making one. This device keeps the line from tangling around your feet in the surf or getting in the rocks on the jetty. Some flylines cost over 50 dollars so protect it. Get one before you venture out for the first time, it's that important!

KORKERS/JETTY SPIKES
These are for your safety and you should NEVER go out on the jetty without them. They can attach to your bootfoot waders or a designated pair of boots with snaps or shoestrings. Many people don't like going on the jetty with waders so they buy boat boots and attach the korkers to the bottoms and use rain gear for upper water protection. Some use sneakers and shorts, but whatever is your system the korkers are the most important and please understand them completely before venturing out on the rocks.

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