Until a few years ago, I usually just carried with me a large water bottle that I had purchased from Orvis many years before that. However, since then I’ve purchased a fly fishing vest with hydration and you would be surprised how much of a difference it has made. Therefore, we’ve come up with a few of some other reliable and cost effective vests that are also made to hold a reservoir such as a Camelbak that will keep you cool on those scorching days. Let me know if there are any that you prefer that you have in the past and enjoy. Thanks!
Designed for the fisherman who wants to spend longer days on the water.- Extra room to store all of your essential gear plus more.
- Expandable Storage: Combines the convenience of a fishing fest and the storage of a backpack. Bring your lunch and a rain jacket!
- Stay Hydrated: The included bladder holds 1.5 liters so you stay hydrated.
- Comfort: Breathable mesh allows air to flow freely so you stay cool when the temps rise.
- Adjustable straps for people of all sized.
- Adjustable Padded Shoulders as well as Waist Straps. One size will fit most.
- Breathable mesh back to keep you cook when fishing in the heat.
- Nice flat-lock seams and ultra smooth concealed zippers.
- Very Light. Only 1.22 lbs. The added mesh in a lot of places saves the weight.
- Great for all kinds of fishing.
- Excellent storage: 2 hard shell fly compartments, 8 general storage packets, a 3 section extendable rear backpack. Great vest to store your lures!
- A 2 liter water bladder is included to keep you hydrated.
- Back D-Ring for a landing net easy attachment.
- Weight: 2.5 pounds
- Great for all types of fishing: Bass, Trout, Fly, etc.
- Lightweight and Comfortable. The Maxcatch is only 1.5 lbs (24.5 oz). By spreading the weight through the suspension structure, you will not feel the weight of your gears.
- Hold everything you want to take. Accommodate multiple fly boxes in a variety of sizes. Mesh back pocket with additional zippered pockets for more gears.
- One size fits most.
- Adjustable shoulder and waist straps
- Two shell pockets with fly patched protected inside
- Back D-Ring for landing net
- 1.5 Liter Water Bladder included to keep you hydrated
- 17 pockets throughout the jacket, some inside and some outside
- Weight: 25.7 ounces, just over 2 pounds. Super light to help allow you fishing comfortable all day.
- Adjustable straps. One size fits most.
- Also comes with a water proof phone case to keep your cellular device dry!
1.5 Liter Water Bladder included to keep you hydratedHope this was helpful, let us know how these work out for you! Be sure to also check out some other helpful fishing posts such as our guide on the best trout lures!