Fly rods: 6wt to 8wt: floating line: you may want to have a sink tip with you.
Flies: WoolyBuggers, Clouser Minnow, C K baitfish, Claw Dad, Poppers, and Zonkers. Other patterns which imitate crayfish, minnows and hellgrammites
Wading staff
Waders
Self inflating life vest
Cleated wading shoes
Head lamp
Drinks and snacks
Sun screen
Bug spray
Polarized sunglasses
Change of clothing
Wading anywhere in the Rappahannock is potentially dangerous; do so at your own risk. I highly recommend bringing a wading staff and cleated wading shoes. Many parts of the water bottom in portion of the Rappahannock are sloping,rocky and slick
Other potential dangers and hazards in this area are
Poison Ivy
Stinging Nettles
Venomous snakes- there are Copperheads in this area.
The date for this trip is subject to change. Primarily if we have poor weather and/or river conditions. I will post any date changes on the listserv.
If anybody has any questions and or concerns. Either respond to this email and/or feel free to text me or email me directly.