Fly Fishing Founders – Wilderness Lite Float Tubes with Phil Hayes – Ultralight Boats, Gregory, Outcast, REI, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers

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Phil Hayes breaks down ultralight backcountry fly fishing.  He produces the Wilderness Lite float tube which is a good start to your gear list when heading out on a backcountry trip.  We get into most of the gear you need to put together your trip and shed light on what it’s all about.

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Show Notes with Phil Hayes

The Outcast Trinity and CaddisFly Floats tubes are discussed here in comparison to the smaller pack volume of the Wilderness Lite tubes.

Phil’s journey to his home waters is even further than a previous guest in Rob Snowhite who was on in episode 12.

Phil likes the airplane life jackets but there are other alternatives.

Here is a backpacking checklist from REI.  You should make your own updated list based on your own needs.

The Gregory Paragon is the goto pack for Phil.  I also use an old Gregory pack that I love.  They are super basic and tough.

Kenetrek Boots are what Phil has used for many years.

The ThermaRest Chair Kit is my luxury item while backpacking.

Phil Rowley was on the podcast in episode 34 and broke down stillwater fishing.

Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is a group that promotes protection of our public lands.

Try to find a wader that’s under 2 pounds.  Patagonia has an ultralight light wader with a super small pack size.

Creek Company makes a lightweight fin and Phil has his own lightweight fin now.

Garmin E-Trex 30

John Gierach noted in this episode 47 that people die every year in the parks because they didn’t do the basic preparation.

The REI duffle for backpacks

The CampingStoveCookout.com has some resources for camping and hiking.

You can reach Phil at WildernessLiteFloat Tubes.com.

Conclusion with Phil Hayes

Phil and I take the deep dive into ultralight backcountry fly fishing and packing.  We hear what gear Phil loves and a few of my highlighted gear.  Not many fishing tips but if you’d like to hear a backcountry stillwater episdoe, leave a comment below.

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