
My American Made Fly Fishing Gear
Fishing with the best equipment period.
By Matt Mullins
Updated: December 19, 2023
The best fly fishing equipment in the world is proudly made in the USA. I’d like my example to inspire others to enjoy our great outdoors fly fishing with excellent locally made gear. Below I’ve listed my favorite American made fly fishing gear that I personally use, with links to reliable retailers where you can find them. Keep in mind that I tend to fish my local Rocky Mountain rivers, creeks, and backcountry lakes so my gear preferences and recommendations reflect that.
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My Gear List:
Fly Fishing Gear
- Fly Fishing Rods – R.L. Winston Pure 8′ 6″ 4wt 4pc, Sage SLT 8′ 6″ 4wt 4pc (discontinued model), R.L. Winston Ibis 9′ 5wt 4pc (discontinued model)
- Reels – Ross Reels Evolution, Lamson Guru
- Waders – Simms Freestone Stockingfoot Wader
- Fly Fishing Net – Blue Ribbon Madison Net
- Rain Jacket – FORLOH Airalite Rain Jacket
- Winter Waterproof Jacket – FORLOH AllClima Stretch Woven Jacket
- Base Layers – FORLOH Deep Space Base Layers Top and Bottom
- Down Jacket – Feathered Friends Helios Hooded Down Jacket
- Fishing Hook Release Tool – Lamson Ketchum Release (original size)
- Headlamp – Princeton Tec Vizz
- Fishing Line – Rio Fishing Line
- Tippet – Rio PowerFlex Plus Tippet
- Hat – FORLOH Mesh Ball Cap
- Sunglasses – Oakley Holbrook
- Sunglasses Retainer – Chums Classic or Tideline Eyewear Retainer
- Knives – Hogue Deka or ZT 0452CF Folding Knife
- Sharpener – DMT DuoSharp
- Water Bottle – Nalgene Bottle 32 fl. oz.
- Socks – Darn Tough Hiking Socks – you send in your worn out socks for free replacements!
Backpacking and Fishing
- Backpack – ULA Ohm
- Sleeping Bag – Feathered Friends Merlin 30 deg (now replaced with the Hummingbird UL 30) or my Western Mountaineering Ultralite 20 deg.
- Sleep Pad – Therm-a-Rest Xlite Pad
- Tent – Zpacks Duplex Tent
Fly Fishing Photos
Fly fishing is one my favorite sports. Below are a few of the photos I’ve captured while fly fishing.