Fly vest,sling pack or pockets

[518BowSlayer]

I got this pack last year and love it! Got a long accordion cord with a magnet on my net that I hook right onto one of the loops on my waders. I can wade and fish with the pack on, if I'm gonna be in the same spot for a while I just leave it on shore. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074P3D55Z?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

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[left field]

4 hours ago, chrisw said:

If nothing else it'll make him look like he catches fish!

But then the other anglers will snicker behind his back, "all net, no fish."

[left field]

dp

Edited May 27, 2021 by left field

[The_Real_TCIII]

But then the other anglers will snicker behind his back, "all net, no fish."

All fur coat and no trousers


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[The_Real_TCIII]

I found net magnets super cheap on ebay a while back and they work great


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[Moho81]

I hope you guys understand that I'm not buying that net lol


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Oh come on!!! If ya can’t fish like a pro at least look like one!!!


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[The_Real_TCIII]

10 minutes ago, Moho81 said:

Oh come on!!! If ya can’t fish like a pro at least look like one!!!


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Thats my golf approach

[rachunter]

Can I fish down stream for you guys with my eagle claw net,tenzing hunting sling pack and ripped cabela's waders.lol

[wolc123]

I found my old fly box.  I hadn't seen it in about 15 years.  Everything inside looked ok but I had to repair the cover with electric tape. I see at least 6 nymphs on the left so it is good to go in my vest top pocket:

Grampa's old Garcia-matic and 7 ft fiberglass rod are ready to go to:

Edited May 28, 2021 by wolc123

[left field]

I might check those hooks for rust and sharpness.

[Northcountryman]

30 minutes ago, wolc123 said:

I found my old fly box.  I hadn't seen it in about 15 years.  Everything inside looked ok but I had to repair the cover with electric tape. I see at least 6 nymphs on the left so it is good to go in my vest top pocket:

Grampa's old Garcia-matic and 7 ft fiberglass rod are ready to go to:

 Nice setup! Any idea how old the rod / reel combo is ?

[wolc123]

Just now, Northcountryman said:

 Nice setup! Any idea how old the rod / reel combo is ?

I would guess 55 to 60.

[wolc123]

8 minutes ago, left field said:

I might check those hooks for rust and sharpness.

No rust and all still pretty sharp.

[The_Real_TCIII]

I found my old fly box.  I hadn't seen it in about 15 years.  Everything inside looked ok but I had to repair the cover with electric tape. I see at least 6 nymphs on the left so it is good to go in my vest top pocket:

Grampa's old Garcia-matic and 7 ft fiberglass rod are ready to go to:

Stop over for a handful of nymphs


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[wolc123]

Just now, The_Real_TCIII said:

Stop over for a handful of nymphs


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Maybe before my fall early ML week trip, when I hope to be up there for 9 days.  I should have plenty for this weekend.  I also got to get a pair of waders before then. 

[The_Real_TCIII]

I have taken delivery of the Orvis sling. Test run tomorrow


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[wolc123]

I tried the little Adirondack stream up at my in-laws this afternoon.  I caught 6 or 7 chubs on a white nymph, but no trout.

  The stream is bordered by a thick,  brushy swamp, making access tough from the banks.  I will have to get a pair of insulated waders, prior to early ML week.  Those would provide relatively easy access to the creek, and hopefully let me sneak up on a deer from downstream.

My vest worked out ok, but I only had to go into the top pocket fly box once for a nymph.  My 10" high rubber boots didn't cut it though.  I gave up the chase for a trout, after a good soaker.

 

[Nytracker]

The bottom looks silty..sandy . I don't catch many trout on a silty bottoms. 

[The_Real_TCIII]

The bottom looks silty..sandy . I don't catch many trout on a silty bottoms. 

I caught brookies in maine in basically mud puddles, I was shocked


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[rachunter]

15 hours ago, The_Real_TCIII said:

I have taken delivery of the Orvis sling. Test run tomorrow


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Let us know which pack and what you think of it.

[Northcountryman]

15 hours ago, wolc123 said:

I tried the little Adirondack stream up at my in-laws this afternoon.  I caught 6 or 7 chubs on a white nymph, but no trout.

  The stream is bordered by a thick,  brushy swamp, making access tough from the banks.  I will have to get a pair of insulated waders, prior to early ML week.  Those would provide relatively easy access to the creek, and hopefully let me sneak up on a deer from downstream.

My vest worked out ok, but I only had to go into the top pocket fly box once for a nymph.  My 10" high rubber boots didn't cut it though.  I gave up the chase for a trout, after a good soaker.

 

Waters too still there for Trout , man; find a stretch of faster moving water and you should be in luck . 

[wolc123]

1 hour ago, Northcountryman said:

Waters too still there for Trout , man; find a stretch of faster moving water and you should be in luck . 

The problem was, I didn't bring waders, the water was quite cold, and the banks were virtually inaccessible, due to all the brush, blowdowns, etc..  At least the bugs were not bad in there yesterday.

This morning, I am back out on the lake targeting perch.  It was frigid at 5:30, but is warming up very fast.  So far, I have caught 20 to 25 smallmouth, between 12 and 16" long, but not one perch.

  It feels like 80 degrees out here now and the bugs are getting bad, so I will be heading in for mother in law's big breakfast shortly.

I will get back after them trout in October, up near the headwaters where there is more flow.  There will be no bugs then, and a pair of waders should give me access.

 

Edited May 30, 2021 by wolc123

[Northcountryman]

9 minutes ago, wolc123 said:

The problem was, I didn't bring waders, the water was quite cold, and the banks were virtually inaccessible, due to all the brush, blowdowns, etc..  At least the bugs were not bad in there yesterday.

This morning, I am back out on the lake targeting perch.  It was frigid at 5:30, but is warming up very fast.  So far, I have caught 20 to 25 smallmouth, between 12 and 16" long, but not one perch.

  It feels like 80 degrees out here now and the bugs are getting bad, so I will be heading in for mother in law's big breakfast shortly.

I will get back after them trout in October, up near the headwaters where there is more flow.  There will be no bugs then, and a pair of waders should give me access.

 

Nice- what are you catching the smallies on?

[wolc123]

16 minutes ago, Northcountryman said:

Nice- what are you catching the smallies on?

1/8 oz bucktail jig. That is my go to bait mostly because they are almost free.  I just need to buy the hooks.  The bass are on the bottom now.  Usually, that costs me a few jigs on snags but I haven't lost one yet this trip.

Next time we are up here, over the 4th of July, they will be suspended about 10 feet down, out near the center of the lake.  In the mornings then, I look for minnows being chased to the surface.  I cast the jig to those spots.  The bass usually hit them a few seconds after the cast lands.  The best parts then is: there is no snags out on the middle of the lake, and the bass fight the hardest in the warm water.

Edited May 30, 2021 by wolc123

[The_Real_TCIII]

Let us know which pack and what you think of it.

This one. So far I like it. Its got more than enough room, I can even fit a jacket or sweatshirt in the big compartment. Its a little awkward replacing my net, its not high in the middle of my back anymore but ill get used to that. And I lost my bottle of water along the way it slipped out

https://www.orvis.com/orvis-sling-pack/25FR-Family.html





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