Fall fishing usually means changing your approach to pursuing fish. Hitting different spots and using different flies are   usually required. Switching up your gear is almost as necessary.

Personally, I carry more in the fall. Generally speaking, this comes down to the fact that I employ (and switch up) more layered clothing. My terminal gear usually hops up a line size or two as well.

Here are four examples of items that are on my fall fishing essential list. They serve valuable purposes getting me to the water and keeping me prepped and comfortable while I’m out there.

Feel free to check out my suggestions and why I chose them. Then, shop around and compare. You might find something that does essentially the same thing that is a better fit for you, your fishing, or your budget. But I’m confident these four pieces of gear will serve you well in the fall and year-round.

Spinner Daypack – Vedavoo

Fishing out of a backpack is an underrated option. In a world of vests and slings, backpacks provide unrivaled storage and comfort. The Spinner was designed by a fly fisher for fly fishers. The handmade quality will provide you with a bulletproof pack that you can take anywhere. In the fall, it can hold all your extra layers and extra gear. Even with a full load, the dynamic harness will allow you to move and fish uninhibited. The pack comes in countless materials and colors, and can be accessorized in whatever way suits your needs.

Mag Book – LidRig

In the autumn, you might vacillate between  matching the October caddis hatch and swinging articulated streamers. A pack full of boxes will do the trick to make sure you’re covered as far as patterns go. A more efficient and concise way to solve the problem would be to employ the Mag Book from LidRig. A company that has gone all-in on using magnets to solve angling problems, LidRig’s large format fly box essentially serves as a one-stop shop for your bugs. The big streamers can be sorted or dropped onto the big plate, while smaller flies can be delicately arranged on the moveable/interchangeable Mag Docks.

Storm 500-R Headlamp – Black Diamond

With days getting shorter, you can’t let the lack of sunlight kick you off of productive water. The Storm 500-R is  headlamp that will do everything you need and more to get to the water, get knots tied, and get back to your car without a hitch. With a spectrum of brightness settings, a setting memory, and three colored filters you’ll be able to see how you want to see. Being able to charge on the fly with a mini USB means that you can leave the headlamp in the car and never be without it.

All-Paca Fleece Hoodie – Appalachian Gear Co.

My favorite piece of 3-season clothing I own is the All-Paca Fleece Hoodie. With a quality undershirt, this sweater handles the variability of fall better than any piece of performance gear I own. It is soft, it wicks moisture, it is thin, it doesn’t stink, and it looks good. While the price tag is steep, it can legitimately serve as the sweater you wear all fall, underneath your jacket all winter, and all spring.