CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING TO THE EAST CAPE

(We’ll continue to publish this every month or so for new recipients of our twice-a-week report, but we suggest you print it out and keep it handy.)

· _______ FISHING CLOTHING - Lightweight, fast-drying technical clothing. Long sleeve shirts and long pants if you burn easily.
· _______ TENNIS SHOES, BOAT SHOES OR RUBBER SOLED SANDALS.
. _______ HAT - For protection from the sun.
· _______ POLARIZED SUN GLASSES. (All dark glasses are not Polarized. Be sure yours are.)
· _______ WINDBREAKER OR SWEATSHIRT.
· _______ SHORTS.
· _______ SWIM SUIT.
· _______ COSMETICS OR SHAVING GEAR.
· _______ SUN PROTECTION (lotion or block.)
· _______ LIP BALM.
· _______ SEASICKNESS MEDICATION.
· _______ TYLENOL OR ASPIRIN.
· _______ BENEDRYL SPRAY OR OINTMENT.
· _______ FLASHLIGHT (For walking on the beach at night.)
· _______ CAMERA, EXTRA FILM.
· _______ VIDEO CAMERA AND TAPES (Optional.)
. _______ EXTRA BATTERIES.
. _______ SNORKEL EQUIPMENT (Optional. Can be rented there.)
. _______ U.S. $1 DOLLAR BILLS (For tips.)

SHIRTS AND SHOES ARE REQUIRED IN THE DINING ROOM

FISHING GEAR YOU MAY NEED:

See Gary Graham’s “No Nonsense Guide to Fly Fishing Southern Baja” or his website: www.bajafly.com.

· ________8-, 9-, or 10-weight rod for surf fishing and casting. A 9-weight is ideal if you are bringing only one rod. Add a 12-weight if you are
fishing from a boat. Rental tackle is available, but must be reserved.
· ________Reel(s) direct or anti-reverse, anodized. Good disc drag and plenty of backing. Reels with a quick take-apart feature are ideal for
cleaning.
· ________Lines - Beach and Inshore: Intermediate or sink-tip for rocky areas. Full line (350 grain) or shooting head for sandy areas. Offshore:
10- or 12-weight rod. Full flyline (650 grain) shooting head/intermediate. For marlin and big tuna: 14-weight, quality reel, lots of backing 125#, and
36-inch bite tippet. Extra fly lines and shooting heads -- better safe than sorry.

· ________Leaders and Tippet.
· ________Stripping Basket.
· ________Flies. Contact your fly shop for the most current flies in use.
· ________Hook sharpener.
· ________Foot protection for the rocks.

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