Posted: 11/25/2022 11:51:20 PM EDT
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Do I need to get a dedicated fly fishing bag/pack? I have a HPG chest rig that seems decent for holding the tools, besides the net. Would it make life easier in the river? Talking about things like this: ) or )
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No can do! I got an eight thirty res at Dorsia .. Great sea urchin ceviche!
| I don't know if they are made anymore but I use a William Joseph Surge Mag waistpack. It uses magnets instead of zippers. I like the capacity and the fact I can drop my G20 right into the front compartment where I can easily and quickly get to it. |
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| I always recommend buying a cheap one of the style you want to try and see if it works for you then purchase accordingly. I use a pack for food, water, rain gear, Med kit, etc. I use my vest for my fishing supplies. My pack is one of those cheap tactical backpacks that are like 15l. The molle is useful to strap my pole, net, etc on when hiking in and out. |
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Originally Posted By hatidua: No two people are going to have the same favorite bag. I've tried pretty much everything that Fishpond/Patagonia/Orvis/Simms/Etc makes and am convinced that "perfect" does not exist. I agree. There are too many variables that come into play. Body size and type. Types of water fished. Wading or fishing out of a boat, etc. What works for one person probably doesn’t work for another. That being said, I grew up when vests were the only game in town. I have had several but still wanted to try other ways. I tried a chest pack and found that my forward vision was somewhat blocked which I didn’t like. I tried some modern day vests by Fishpond and the advances in pockets and attach points was great. But I still wanted something that felt less heavy. I then settled on a sling pack and that is what I use currently. It feels less heavy and I have an easier range of motions for both arms especially compared to a vest. FWIW |
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I do pretty much all my fishing early spring and late fall, right up to freeze up. So a cold weather setup is what I use. I use a Simms wading jacket, don't think they make the model I have, its about 10 years old now. Pockets galore, 4 in the front for smaller stuff, large pocket along the backside that will fit something large like a 1 1/2 x 10 x 18 box full of flies. Pocket for your hands, a hood and its rain proof. Its simple and can carry everything I need. If its cold out I wear a hoodie underneath the jacket and thats it. One thing I've learned over the years is I and most people tend to think they need more stuff than they do. I could easily fish with a 2 dozen flies, a small 10ft spool of line for leaders, sinking heads, a net and hemostats that double as a line snip. Thats about all I use when fishing anyways. |
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If anyone is looking for a fishing pack, I'm selling one in the EE: https://www.ar15.com/forums/equipment-exchange/FS-Simms-Freestone-Fishing-Hip-Pack-NEW-100-shipped-CONUS/91-2383913/?page=1 |
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