Kyle Overmire

I've given and received a lot of fly fishing gifts. Half of them collect dust. This list is the other half — the things that end up in rotation every single trip. All of it is under $50, which means it's in the range where you don't overthink it. Curated for the angler who already has a rod and reel and needs everything that makes a day on the water run smoothly. Also works for the person just getting started who needs to fill out their kit without spending big.

Flying to fish is a different calculus than driving to your home water. You're optimizing for airline rules, customs, lost-bag scenarios, and gear that survives checked luggage. I've traveled with fly fishing gear domestically and internationally — these are the cases, bags, and travel essentials that made it through intact. If you're planning a destination trip, a lodge stay, or any flight with rods on board, this list gives you the logistics layer to go with your gear list. The Loaded Vest checklist — International Travel edition — covers the pre-departure planning. This list covers what to put in the bags.

New to fly fishing? Start here: If you're just getting started, you don't need to buy everything at once. My beginner's shortlist: grab the Orvis Encounter combo (rod + reel sorted), a spool of Orvis SuperStrong tippet, the lightweight fly box, and the White River nippers. That's your foundation. Add waders, boots, and polarized sunglasses when you're ready to get in the water. Everything else on this list is how you level up from there. 🎣

Anxiety? Yeah me to... organization is such a complicated thing to keep consistent... so having a system is crucial. It starts with products like these

Finance books: I truly think this has been a “Figure it out” for Millennials & beyond… educating yourself is crucial because if you truly analyze money, you may see how it’s so much psychology & emotions. Hope this sparks something positive in today’s tough financial world!🙏🏻 I couldn't put these books down. The Fourth Wing series by Rebecca Yarros is the perfect blend of danger, magic, to set your reading list on fire. If you love high-stakes fantasy with tension and characters you'll obsess over, this collection is for you