Are fishing vests obsolete now or just not in vogue?
Are fishing vests obsolete now or just not in vogue?
Posted by GrumpyandDopey
13 Comments
mcraig6122 on
I wear one. I feel the need to bring like 6 fly boxes so I dont really see another option
NoProfessional428 on
I use mine all the time. Don’t see a reason why I would want something else. It works for me and I’m not on social media so I don’t care what other people think I should be using instead.
JimboReborn on
I’ve been primarily wearing a vest for a few years now. I keep trying different solutions but always go back to the vest.
la2denver on
I wear one. I used to use the Fishpond hip pack but the should strap was causing me pain so I switched to the vest.
Mango-Bob on
I have the same Filson strap vest from the early 2000s. If I’m doing an all day thing I wear it. Otherwise I wear my Mountainsmith “timber”.
OriginalBogleg on
I’ve had the same fishing vest since 1988 and it still works just fine. I wouldn’t consider it “obsolete” if it works.
SCpusher-1993 on
No, not at all. If a vest works for you then go for it. It is a personal preference and should not be dependent on trends or what YouTubers are doing. I wear a chest pack but that is me. Try different systems if you can, if you can access your kit with the least amount of fumbling and it’s comfortable then go for it. Again, dont be fooled by the latest and greatest, vests have been the mainstay for a very long time for a good reason.
chubsplaysthebanjo on
I’ve managed to fit everything in a little hip pack with my mono spools hanging. I got tired of not being able to look into where stuff was
Debonaircow88 on
I have basically the same vest in the picture and I’ll admit i don’t feel “cool” when I wear it. With that said I hope to not see anyone when I’m fishing anyway so it shouldn’t matter as long as it works.
Terapr0 on
I use the Patagonia Stealth Pack with their vest attachment, so it’s like a vest connected to the front my backpack. Works amazingly well, and I love that I’ve got room for a thermos of coffee, a Nalgene, lunch and a rain jacket. Not an ultralight setup, but I’m often out for 5 or 6 hours so bringing lunch and drinks is important.
PhilR_wf on
I use a sling because I never got the hang of getting my fly rod out from under that little strap on the shoulder.
bonefish99 on
I use the smallest chest pack that’s made by fishpond. I only carry one large multi leaf fly box (Made by Big Y). I haven’t found a reason to really carry much more. Let’s be honest, we all throw the same 5-10 attractor patterns unless you’re on some technical tailwater. Tippet, nippers, and hemos are on the outside of the pack. I keep a couple leaders and some indicator in there too. Nets in holster on my back or I used a folding Tenkara net on small streams that has belt loop carry case.
I carry a water filter and snacks in my pants pocket if I’m away from car. If I need more gear or layers, I just add a small daypack backpack or fanny pack. During winter waders also have pockets where I keep gear.
dbarefoot84 on
They’re just not in vouge right now. I keep one in the closet, and honestly might go back to it, its kinda convenient if you don’t put too much in it.
All systems have their advantages and disadvantages, I use a sling primarily now and it sits on one shoulder, which if its heavy can be problematic. Backpacks hold more but you gotta take them off to get to anything, vests are nice because everything is in front of you, but they tend to hold a lot less, and can be cumbersome when it comes to accessing the upper pockets.
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I wear one. I feel the need to bring like 6 fly boxes so I dont really see another option
I use mine all the time. Don’t see a reason why I would want something else. It works for me and I’m not on social media so I don’t care what other people think I should be using instead.
I’ve been primarily wearing a vest for a few years now. I keep trying different solutions but always go back to the vest.
I wear one. I used to use the Fishpond hip pack but the should strap was causing me pain so I switched to the vest.
I have the same Filson strap vest from the early 2000s. If I’m doing an all day thing I wear it. Otherwise I wear my Mountainsmith “timber”.
I’ve had the same fishing vest since 1988 and it still works just fine. I wouldn’t consider it “obsolete” if it works.
No, not at all. If a vest works for you then go for it. It is a personal preference and should not be dependent on trends or what YouTubers are doing. I wear a chest pack but that is me. Try different systems if you can, if you can access your kit with the least amount of fumbling and it’s comfortable then go for it. Again, dont be fooled by the latest and greatest, vests have been the mainstay for a very long time for a good reason.
I’ve managed to fit everything in a little hip pack with my mono spools hanging. I got tired of not being able to look into where stuff was
I have basically the same vest in the picture and I’ll admit i don’t feel “cool” when I wear it. With that said I hope to not see anyone when I’m fishing anyway so it shouldn’t matter as long as it works.
I use the Patagonia Stealth Pack with their vest attachment, so it’s like a vest connected to the front my backpack. Works amazingly well, and I love that I’ve got room for a thermos of coffee, a Nalgene, lunch and a rain jacket. Not an ultralight setup, but I’m often out for 5 or 6 hours so bringing lunch and drinks is important.
I use a sling because I never got the hang of getting my fly rod out from under that little strap on the shoulder.
I use the smallest chest pack that’s made by fishpond. I only carry one large multi leaf fly box (Made by Big Y). I haven’t found a reason to really carry much more. Let’s be honest, we all throw the same 5-10 attractor patterns unless you’re on some technical tailwater. Tippet, nippers, and hemos are on the outside of the pack. I keep a couple leaders and some indicator in there too. Nets in holster on my back or I used a folding Tenkara net on small streams that has belt loop carry case.
I carry a water filter and snacks in my pants pocket if I’m away from car. If I need more gear or layers, I just add a small daypack backpack or fanny pack. During winter waders also have pockets where I keep gear.
They’re just not in vouge right now. I keep one in the closet, and honestly might go back to it, its kinda convenient if you don’t put too much in it.
All systems have their advantages and disadvantages, I use a sling primarily now and it sits on one shoulder, which if its heavy can be problematic. Backpacks hold more but you gotta take them off to get to anything, vests are nice because everything is in front of you, but they tend to hold a lot less, and can be cumbersome when it comes to accessing the upper pockets.