Essential Gear List
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Tolbachik Adventures
Weather on Tolbachik can change within an hour.
Dressing in layers is the key principle.
It is better to be prepared for the cold and wind than to freeze.
✔ Warm waterproof clothing
✔ Sunglasses
✔ Trekking poles (optional)
✔ Sunscreen
✔ Warm jacket (windproof and waterproof)
✔ Fleece jacket / warm sweater
✔ Thermal underwear (top and bottom)
✔ Insulated pants
✔ Socks (2-3 pairs)
✔ Warm hat
✔ Neck gaiter (Buff)
✔ Gloves (2 pairs recommended)
✔ Trekking boots (waterproof)
✔ Change of shoes for the base camp
✔ Personal hygiene items
✔ Lip balm
✔ Wet wipes
✔ Personal medications
✔First-aid kit
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Fishing and Hunting Tour to Sobolevo
● Warm clothing (average temperature in June is 6–10 °C and 10–14 °C in July)
● Waterproof suit
● Thermal underwear
● Fleece jacket
● Waterproof footwear
Gear for Pink, Chum, and Sockeye Salmon Fishing
Spinning rod
Lure weight (Rod test): 5–21 g, 7–28 g, 10–30 g
Length: 2.10–2.70 m
Reel
Size: 3000–4000
Braided line: 0.18–0.25 mm
Line capacity: 130–150 m
Lures
— Inline spinners: No. 2, 3, 4, 5
— Spoons: up to 24 g
— Crankbaits / Plugs: diving depth 1.5–2.5 m
Lure Colors
Silver, bronze, gold, pink, raspberry (or magenta), orange, light blue, purple
Fly Fishing
Pink Salmon: 5–7 weight rod
Chum and Sockeye Salmon: 7–9 weight single-handed rod
Switch rods: 5–7 weight
Fly lines: with sinking tips from S2 to S8
Gear Recommendations for King Salmon Fishing
Spinning rod
Lure weight (Rod test): 7–28 g, 12–40 g, 15–50 g
Length: 2.10–2.70 m
Reel
Size: 3000–4000
Braided line: 0.20–0.28 mm
Line capacity: 130–300 m
Lures
— Spoons: from 24 to 50 g
— Inline spinners: No. 5, 6
— Crankbaits / Plugs: diving depth 2.5–3.5 m
Lure Colors
Silver, bronze, gold, pink, raspberry (or magenta), lime green, yellow, orange, light blue, purple.
Fly Fishing (King Salmon)
Spey rod: 7–9 weight
Set of sinking heads: from S3 to S9