Danoinark Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 I haven't really found anything I REALLY like. So the search continues... Perchance there will never be the holy grail of vests/packs/hip packs/man bags. Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
Danoinark Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Here are the ultimate old world classic fly fishing over the shoulder bags if you have deep enough fiscal pockets....or a 3rd job. http://www.dkenneyflyrods.com/dkenneybambooflyrods_033.htm Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
OKFlyFisher44 Posted January 21, 2009 Author Posted January 21, 2009 I'm one of those guys that doesn't mind paying extra for quality. Yes I have a Fishpond vest (and looking to buy another with a backpack attached) and Simms waders. One thing that has occurred to me after at least 35 years of fishing is that quality does cost more. Yeah you can get by with cheaper equipment but you can gain a lot with paying more for quality if you do it within reason. You can go overboard. I agree that Fishpond and Simms are high quality products. Worth every penny I imagine...I just can't bring myself to pay that much for a pair of waders. Now if I was a guide who fished 300 days a year...then yeah, I'd be all over it. My thing is...there's been several times I've been on the water and some John Doe has stumbled into the river all decked out in his $400 Simms waders, $130 FishPond vest, $1000 Orvis rod/reel combo, and couldn't catch a fish to save his life. I'm just like "Seriously? Why? Just to make yourself look like you know what you're doing...until you try to cast." I guess if you have the money...go for it, but it just blows my mind. Maybe I'm being petty and bitter. And somewhat hypocritical too....lol, because I have a FishPond product and use Orvis reels on 3 outta 5 rods I own. Ok I will shut up Chance ...I'm haunted in my dreams of waters I have yet to fish and trout I have yet to catch... Chasing the Dream...
Flysmallie Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 My thing is...there's been several times I've been on the water and some John Doe has stumbled into the river all decked out in his $400 Simms waders, $130 FishPond vest, $1000 Orvis rod/reel combo, and couldn't catch a fish to save his life. I'm just like "Seriously? Why? Just to make yourself look like you know what you're doing...until you try to cast." I love those guys! Look like they just stepped out of a catalog. They are also a great source of slightly used equipment on ebay. Â Â
Danoinark Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 I am reminded by what the great Lefty Kreh once said. "There is more bs in fly fishing than at a Kansas City feedlot" Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
OKFlyFisher44 Posted January 21, 2009 Author Posted January 21, 2009 I love those guys! Look like they just stepped out of a catalog. They are also a great source of slightly used equipment on ebay. LOL Amen to that...I'm glad you know what I'm talking about though. I thought I was the only one who noticed it... Chance ...I'm haunted in my dreams of waters I have yet to fish and trout I have yet to catch... Chasing the Dream...
ness Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Here are the ultimate old world classic fly fishing over the shoulder bags if you have deep enough fiscal pockets....or a 3rd job. http://www.dkenneyflyrods.com/dkenneybambooflyrods_033.htm Those would compliment my Harris tweed fishing blazer and rubber knickerbockers nicely. Perhaps I shall have one of the staff investigate further, and what not. John
Chief Grey Bear Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Just what all are you guy's packing when wade fishing? Now grant it I ain't fly fishing, but all I carry is a small Plano box that I hang off of my hip with one of those mountain climber clips that says not for mountain climbing. It will hold more than enough of my plugs that I would use on a paticular trip. That and a pair of pliers in my rear pocket and some nail clippers and I am set for a day on the water! Al - You have to try some Converse Chuck Tayor high top basketball shoes. Chief Grey Bear Living is dangerous to your health Owner Ozark Fishing Expeditions Co-Owner, Chief Executive Product Development Team Jerm Werm Executive Pro Staff Team Agnew Executive Pro Staff Paul Dallas Productions Executive Pro Staff Team Heddon, River Division Chief Primary Consultant Missouri Smallmouth Alliance Executive Vice President Ronnie Moore Outdoors
Danoinark Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Those would compliment my Harris tweed fishing blazer and rubber knickerbockers nicely. Perhaps I shall have one of the staff investigate further, and what not. Pip Pip, old boy!! Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
ness Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Just what all are you guy's packing when wade fishing? I use the same pack I use when I wet-wade, wade-wade, fish at the park from the shore, whatever. Too much crap to move to another system, but honestly it's not TOO much crap. Just don't want to head out without something I need, and it's all in the pack, or I don't have it at all. If I'm fishing warm water on foot I go to a fanny pack, since I'm not in the water and fishing less technically that I do with trout. John
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