Recommended Steelhead Fly-Fishing Gear

You can find below a recommended list of fly-fishing gear and clothing for steelhead fishing selected by the Chagrin River Outfitters guides and staff:

Single Hand Rods, Reels, Fly Lines, Leaders and Tippets

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Single hand fly rod: 9' or 10' - 6wt to 8wt (10’ 7wt preferred)	Orvis Clearwater Steelhead Outfit Echo Indicator Steelhead Outfit Echo ION XL Steelhead Outfit Orvis Recon Steelhead Outfit Echo Indicator 10' 7wt Rod Echo ION XL 10' 7wt Rod Orvis Clearwater® 10' 7wt Fly Rod
Weight-forward fly line to match rod weight	Scientific Anglers Anadro Indicator SA Amplitude Smooth Infinity SA Frequency Magnum
Large arbor Reel with smooth drag and 150 yards of backing.	Orvis Hydros Reel IV Orvis Clearwater® Reels Orvis Battenkill Disc Fly IV Reel Echo ION Fly 6/7 Reel Echo Bravo LT Fly Reel Orvis SSR Disc Spey Reels
Leaders & Tippet: 9 ft. 0X-3X with matching tippet. Fluorocarbon is best.	Rio Powerflex 9' 0x 2 Pack Leader Rio Fluoroflex Strong 1x Tippet Rio Fluoroflex Strong 2x Tippet Rio Fluoroflex Strong 3x Tippet Steelhead Indicator Rig Starter Kit

Two Hand Rods, Reels, Fly Lines and Tippets

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Steelhead Flies

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Streamside Accessories

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Cold Weather Clothing

A layering system of moisture wicking clothing seem to work best for both top and bottom applications. Fleece pants (no jeans) work best under your waders. Liner socks under your wading socks will make your feet feel cozy. Fleece hat and gloves along with a Buff is recommended. Breathable Gore-Tex wading/rain jacket is a must for our inclement weather conditions here on Steelhead Alley.

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Wading Gear

Breathable stocking foot and studded rubber bottom boots. Wading staff can be very helpful in our rivers.

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Single Hand Rods, Reels, Fly Lines, Leaders and Tippets

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Suggested Products

Single hand fly rod: 9' or 10' - 6wt to 8wt (10’ 7wt preferred)

Weight-forward fly line to match rod weight

Large arbor Reel with smooth drag and 150 yards of backing.

Leaders & Tippet: 9 ft. 0X-3X with matching tippet. Fluorocarbon is best.

Two Hand Rods, Reels, Fly Lines and Tippets

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Switch/Spey rod: 11ft -12 1/2 ft 6, 7, or 8wt

Skagit head to match rod's grain weight and sinking tips

Large arbor Reel with smooth drag and 150 yards of backing.

Tippet

Steelhead Flies

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Flies

Streamside Accessories

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Misc. tackle: swivels, BB slit shot, assorted color strike indicators, nipper, hemostat, and pliers

Hip or sling pack, bags

Landing Nets

Sunglasses

Cold Weather Clothing

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Layering, pants and shirts

Gloves

Socks

Wading Jacket

Wading Gear

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Waders

Wading Boots

Wading Staff

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