fly vest

[Eoin]

does anyone use a vest waistcoat while wading and lurefishing/flyfishin in the salt. thinking of getting one and would like one no metal parts and quite high fitting with large chest pockets, large enough to get a lure box into.

[lumpy]

look at the fishpond range, should suit you. http://www.fishpondusa.com/packs.cfm

[Eoin]

the fishpond gear is class but is built for freshwater in that they all have metal components. might get one for the lakes.

look at the fishpond range, should suit you. http://www.fishpondusa.com/packs.cfm

[Wild Rover]

Hi I agree all flyvests do not particularly last in a harsh saltwater environment. I've used a few over the years whilest flyfishing and lure fishing in saltwater and finally have settled on a Sakura Koa Rucksack for long hauls and a largeish lowe alping bumbag which hangs around my shoulders & back for short sessions. These have proven better to me over the fly vest in saltwater.
Hope this helps.
Colin.

[Eoin]

cheers colin
i have gone off the idea altogether. i just streamline my gear and for lures/flies i use two boxes, one for flies that are clean and dry and have not been used on the day and the other for ones that have. i keep both boxes in my wader chest pocket along with a clippers. all thats left is a spool of line and a long nose pliers with a snips on it both of which i keep in my jacket pocket. since adopting this approach i have not had the need for any other equipment and would recommend it.

Hi I agree all flyvests do not particularly last in a harsh saltwater environment. I've used a few over the years whilest flyfishing and lure fishing in saltwater and finally have settled on a Sakura Koa Rucksack for long hauls and a largeish lowe alping bumbag which hangs around my shoulders & back for short sessions. These have proven better to me over the fly vest in saltwater.
Hope this helps.
Colin.

[Mick001]

Eoin
If you are still interested, have a look at the below link..

http://www.bass-masters.co.uk/safety-gear-32-c.asp

Mick