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01-05-2017, 01:05 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
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Fly Fishing Vest (Economy)
Hi everyone!
I'm a 1 year old fly fishing newbie, I would like your opinion on what brands of vest i should be looking that are good quality and wont cost me $200,
I would like one that is mesh and has a backpack... does anyone have something similar, what brands would be worth looking into and especially where to buy it? any really good online stores? Bass Pro/Wholesale/Cabelas?
I have the fishing itch early this year and I cant wait to go out there!
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01-05-2017, 01:20 PM
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You certainly write well for a 1 year old.
Check out Fishpond vests, very well mad and lots under $200.
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01-05-2017, 02:16 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
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for what my opinion's worth, I had a vest but switched to a chest pack, and then to a bigger backpack once I started carrying a few more dozen flies. I find the vest more cumbersome than a pack somehow
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01-05-2017, 02:27 PM
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Location: Calgary
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Check out the patagonia sweet pack it's what your looking for and you might find it on a discount somewhere.check out fly fish Calgary or I think it's called fly fusion forum now lots of good quality stuff goes for cheap there or put up a wanted to buy ad
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01-08-2017, 10:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flieguy
for what my opinion's worth, I had a vest but switched to a chest pack, and then to a bigger backpack once I started carrying a few more dozen flies. I find the vest more cumbersome than a pack somehow
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Hahaha, yer a gear junkie too, ya you need a reel big pack once you start gettin into pike!
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01-09-2017, 09:27 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2016
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I have an old ski patrol vest similar to what MK2750 posted - I'd sell it for probably $40. Edmonton.
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01-09-2017, 10:53 AM
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I have a maxcatch vest with the backpack from amazon for $100. I would say it is actually fairly decent quality. Reviews on amazon are very good considering the price, the only annoyance I've found with it is one of the shoulder straps working its way loose as you walk. I threw a little piece of tape over it and it holds fine now. I am about 5'10" 185 and I have it cinched down all the way but I don't like it flopping around.
I also have a simmons hip belt. Depending on the length of the trip I swap between the two. I wanted to try a vest and am just getting in to fly fishing so couldn't justify $300 on a high end vest. I think the maxcatch is a good start if you are just getting going.
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01-06-2017, 01:08 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Alberta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lornce
You certainly write well for a 1 year old.
Check out Fishpond vests, very well mad and lots under $200.
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Hahaha!
Depending on what size guy you are (large/ skinny/ in between) just get something thats comfy on you and seems like it'll hold up. I personally wear a bag more often then a vest since my style is usually day trips but at times a vest is much easier.
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01-08-2017, 12:45 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Calgary
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i will have to try some on. I would like to start hiking so I think a back pack one would be great. Patagonia has one that I think would be amazing, the "convertable vest" that I can add a back pack. has anyone seen any one of those?
also, I cant figure out how to look at the buy/sell of the flyfishing forums (fly fusion forum) any advice?
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01-08-2017, 06:36 AM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Calgary
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I think fishing hole has some William Joseph generation 1 exodus packs on clearance. Mesh vest with a huge pack that has an external weight bearing frame. Its was origanlly well over 200$ and has a lifetime warranty. I have had mine for 5+ years now
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01-08-2017, 07:43 AM
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I have had the mate of this one for so long I cant remember when or where I bought it. It has the emergency inflation gizmo but I have never actually tried it. I can carry everything I need in it and it has seen some very hard miles with little sign of wear.
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01-08-2017, 09:18 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mihai.bunda
i will have to try some on. I would like to start hiking so I think a back pack one would be great. Patagonia has one that I think would be amazing, the "convertable vest" that I can add a back pack. has anyone seen any one of those?
also, I cant figure out how to look at the buy/sell of the flyfishing forums (fly fusion forum) any advice?
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http://flyfusionforums.com/board/
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Often I have been exhausted on trout streams, uncomfortable, wet, cold, briar scarred, sunburned, mosquito bitten,
but never, with a fly rod in my hand have I been in a place that was less than beautiful.
My blog - casting on the waters
fishing regulations and facts on fish handling
Fishing Regulations
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01-05-2017, 08:53 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Spruce grove
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I have the Patagonia hybrid vest , I really like it for all aspects of my fly fishing, big enough for a bladder on the back , and small enough so that you only take the essentials rather than the whole army .
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01-06-2017, 10:56 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Calgary
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Thanks everyone for the help, i will have to go see all of these. Anyone heard of Maxcatch? any good?
Which stores (near Calgary) have Patagonia?
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01-06-2017, 11:03 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
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road 2210
also... what are your guys' thoughts on the inflatable pfd? can wear it over/under my jacket/ vest? I want to do some winter fly fishing or when I'm wading... thoughts?
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01-06-2017, 11:33 AM
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Maxcatch stuff comes out of China. Lots of stuff for sale on Ebay. I would imagine the quality would not be great, but the price would be lower. You get what you pay for with most things
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01-09-2017, 12:10 PM
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This video has a cheap vest.
In the description of this video are links to a bunch of cheap gear including an $80 vest.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgxM1FgLVbQ
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01-09-2017, 03:25 PM
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I saw a few on Calgary kijiji a while ago...
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01-09-2017, 03:39 PM
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I use an 18yo simms vest then wear a proper back pack. Just a better set up than the vest/pack imo. That way I can throw extras in for a day trip, stuff the vest in the bag for hike ins/outs, or use a bigger bag and stuff waders etc. Makes it nice to still have my go to vest for every form of fishing and not have to transfer stuff, use fanny packs and so on.
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01-09-2017, 04:47 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Calgary
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Have a look at this one
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01-10-2017, 04:20 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rycoma
Have a look at this one
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this one looks really nice, but really expensive haha
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01-10-2017, 01:21 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kcoderre
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Wow! such a great video that's and I'm definitely taking that into consideration! thank you.
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