I use a over the shoulder old style vest ! That I loose stuff in all the time ! And the bottom gets wet when I get in anything over waist deep. And have a pretty handy magnet strap for my net in the center of my back.
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I was curious as to what types of fly vests everyone uses. I used to use the over the neck, front chest pack with the around the waist belt. It was alright, but I didn't like how it constantly pulled down on my neck. When I was out in UT the other week, my big bro and I went into a FFin shop and I purchased a new fly vest....this one is the double-over the shoulder straps with packs on the front chest and back...then the belt around the stomach. I really like it......no more pulling down on my neck...plus I have a TON more storage than my other one. I thought about the "fanny pack" style vests, around the waist....but I frequently wade in over my waist and I figured it would get all my stuff wet all the time.......What kind do you all use?
-Rich
I use a over the shoulder old style vest ! That I loose stuff in all the time ! And the bottom gets wet when I get in anything over waist deep. And have a pretty handy magnet strap for my net in the center of my back.
I also use the "classic" style, and can't seem to find any thing big when I really need it I can't say it's my preference exactly but it works and it's what i can afford.
I'm very interested in getting one like you have now Rich. I'm still using one I have had since I was thirteen but the weight distribution kills me. Didn't fit for years then I lost some weight and it slid right back on. Pulls on my neck and shoulders if I'm out all day and I don't like it.
I grew up using the traditional "fly vest", and just dealt with it frequently dipping into the river and soaking everything I had in my bottom pockets....that was before the new vest came out. When I saw the newer style vests I bought the over the neck one to try it out. It kept my stuff higher on my chest...but really pulled down on my neck all the time...so I got the over-the-shoulder style. It's the bomb....I've been just wearing out around the house...lol! My wife looks at me with that "your retarded" look (maybe I should put some clothes on when I wear it? lol!), but I don't care! I love it! I hooked up all my attachments on it.....zip line with hemastats and clippers....line straightner....tippet dispenser...and my magnetic net connector on the back. I placed my net cord on a connector off my front right which gives me excellent net extension. I can't wait to use it!
-Rich
LOL, You ARE DEDICATED !!! Let us know how it works out !I grew up using the traditional "fly vest", and just dealt with it frequently dipping into the river and soaking everything I had in my bottom pockets....that was before the new vest came out. When I saw the newer style vests I bought the over the neck one to try it out. It kept my stuff higher on my chest...but really pulled down on my neck all the time...so I got the over-the-shoulder style. It's the bomb....I've been just wearing out around the house...lol! My wife looks at me with that "your retarded" look (maybe I should put some clothes on when I wear it? lol!), but I don't care! I love it! I hooked up all my attachments on it.....zip line with hemastats and clippers....line straightner....tippet dispenser...and my magnetic net connector on the back. I placed my net cord on a connector off my front right which gives me excellent net extension. I can't wait to use it!
-Rich
I'm a short guy (5'10") and I have a Simms G3 vest. It's a standard vest, but it's cut a bit shorter than other vests. So when I'm in water to my waist, it's not in the water. To take it a step further I replaced all of my fly boxes with the waterproof C&F boxes. So now if I reach down to get a fish or something my boxes don't fill with water.
If I'm in the boat, I just wear a lanyard.