The Beaver is in the water, the staff is ready and the Lodge is being prepped. It’s a busy week at Coopers’ Minipi Lodges so finding a moment to speak with our head guide Ray Best is pretty difficult. We managed to snag a minute or two for some quick pointers on what you should take in your tackle box for your trip to Minipi.

 Ray recommends:

–   8lb test tippet is a good start

–   Dry fly floatant such as Top Ride Floatant and Desiccant

–   Bug spray

–   Split Shot

–   A few small caddis, between size 6 and 12

–   Muddlers and bombers

–   A wooly bugger

–   Irresistibles

–   Polarized sunglasses are a must have

–   Sunblock and Chapstick (cherry flavor optional)

–   A mini-first aid kit

–   If you’re on a fly-out, take a boat bag. Take only what’s really necessary.

–   Definitely keep a collapsible wading staff with you.

–   Treats for the guides

Gotta love Ray’s sense of humor.