I'm relatively new the the fly fishing seen and was looking for a mid priced vest. After doing lots of research I stumbled across this vest. It has become my favorite piece of equipment! The vest has ample storage, fits well, is comfortable for all day trips fully packed, and has the best warranty in the business. It's very well organized and holds everything you need to long trips. Water bladder is a great feature as I tend to forget to drink out on the water. I would highly recommend this to anyone!
Great combo with reservoir pocket and lotsa pockets but, you need to be tall.
At 5'9" I found myself dunking the bottom of the vest quite often and since I lightened my payload so much and bring less bugs with me, I'm using a small day pack that weighs nothing with the reservoir and supplies added as needed. The "fly shop" is organized in the trunk so no need to carry 5+ boxes on me.
Everything else is attached to my waders and in its pockets.
This vest is the BEST combination of a pack and fishing vest I have ever seen. Other companies have made similar products for triple the price. Size one up and buy it, I've had mine for years and it lives fully stocked in the back of my Jeep next to my 4 weight. I fish many places that require a hike in and this carries extra layers, fluids, food and other gear comfortably.
this vest has it all. lightweight, tons of pockets, great fit, and a great price. it has two gear retractors just above the main zipper on either side, thats the two black tube looking things. the regular fits just fine. i'm 5' 11" and 175 lbs. this is head and shoulders above my previous standard vest.
