£599.00
Fly fishing requires a lot of parts and accessories. You’ll have to carry them all with you, and the most efficient way to do this is with a fishing vest. These vests have many, many pockets where you can stow all your gear like flies, lines, weights, etc. Here are some things to consider when buying your fly fishing vest:
What types of weather conditions will you be encountering during your fly fishing trips? Weather and temperature are both huge considerations when it comes to your fishing vest. If you will be fishing mostly in warm weather, get a mesh vest that is more ventilated. For colder weather, get a vest that is big enough to allow for layers underneath so that you don’t freeze!
When fly fishing, if you will probably be doing a lot of wading in water you will want a vest with a short waist. This will keep your equipment above the waterline and avoid damaging it.
Think seriously about how much you will be carrying with you. Lots of pockets are great, but if you fill all of them up with unnecessary equipment, you’ll weigh yourself down. You will, however, want a vest with various sizes of pockets to accommodate the different things you will be carrying with you.
The pockets in your vest should be easy to open and close. Ideally, you should be able to get in them with just one hand. Vests with Velcro to seal them are the best, and look for one with a “D-ring” on the back so you have someplace to hold your net.
Make sure that you can move easily once your vest is filled with your chosen equipment. If you are weighed down too much, casting can become difficult.
Find a vest with few places where your line can get caught during casting. Lines and leaders have a nasty habit of getting caught on fly patches, zippers, sunglass holders, and anything else that sticks out on your vest
Just find a vest within your budget that meets the basic guidelines listed above and you should be ready to go.
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