BALTIC OUTFIT; LINES, LEADERS & TIPPETS I always carry a stock of lines in different sinking rates, but practically only use floaters. During strong winds or when I suspect the fish in deeper areas I sometimes use a hover or intermediate flyline. BALTIC OUTFIT; RODS & REELS What does a proper seatrout-outfit consist of? I think I have an answer on that! My suggestions are not an established fact, but it's based on experience in fishing and gear. I suggest you can use 'm as a guide. THE STRIPPING BASKET On many sites concerning fly fishing or in the fly fishing magazines a well known topic: the stripping basket. For some time I was not interested in this topic. I couldn’t see myself as a part of this funny looking group of fly fishermen. DOWN BELOW For a fly-fisher it's imperative to realize what lives beneath the surface when it comes to choosing flies and what fish you want to catch. When one fishes polder-canals and channels the depth is easy to determine, but how different this is when one fishes big waters......... H2OPTIX LAGUNA SUNGLASSES A flyfisher should not go out without sunglasses. First, they offer protection, especially in windy conditions. If the wind comes from the casting hand the fly may come dangerously close to the angler. Several times I have removed a hook from my hood or my vest. The thought of a fly in my eye is a real nightmare.