[Jeff Higgins]

I'm all set on the "hardware", except for a pole that breaks down smaller. I have a great pair of neoprene stocking foot waders that I used to use both in the rivers and streams and out on the lakes while in my belly boat. I forget what brand on the waders, but the belly boat is a first year Caddis. Very simple and basic, and very light. It was made to use with a truck tire inner tube, but a few years into it a number of companies began making very lightweight liners for them, so that's what is in it now.

I do have an original Eagle Claw Custom Packer, a four piece spinning/fly rod that breaks down into four pieces and stores in an aluminum tube with screw-on end caps. It's probably the best spinning rod I have ever owned, but it's somewhat lacking as a fly rod. Too short, too stiff - it's like casting with a fence post.

Thanks for the tip on Temple Fork Outfitters, Craig. I've looked at their stuff but was unsure of their quality (it's a new name since I quit decades ago).

I think I'll be good to go when my leaders and tippets arrive. If my old fly lines really won't cut it, I'll start shopping for replacements at that time. And you know, I would bet that today's "entry level" lines are far better than my old "top of the line" examples from 25-30 years ago. I bet I could string up a $25-$30 fly line and marvel at the improvement over my old stuff.