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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: FLYallAROUND on July 14, 2004, 01:39:43 PM

Title: Fishing Vest
Post by: FLYallAROUND on July 14, 2004, 01:39:43 PM
i thought this topic was already discussed but a search came up with nothing. anyways, im just wondering what some of your things that you carry in your vest, other then the usual fishing gear, and also maybe some tips. thanks everyone.
Title: Re:Fishing Vest
Post by: FLYallAROUND on July 14, 2004, 01:45:18 PM
river but id also like to here what you guys have to say about your fly vests.
thanks
Title: Re:Fishing Vest
Post by: Fish Assassin on July 14, 2004, 01:45:23 PM
Emergency blanket, whistle, nail clipper, scissors, box of spoons, spinners, box of miscellaneous stuffs such as split rings, swivels, snap swivels, pips leader wheel, toilet paper, fillet knife, hook sharpener, leader materials, band aids.
Title: Re:Fishing Vest
Post by: Trout Slayer on July 14, 2004, 01:50:43 PM
No matter what you put in your vest ALWAYS try to keep it as light as possible. There are many reasons for doing so.

#1, So you don't have to lug it around all day for unnecessary use for such things.
#2, If you slip and fall in the drink, alot of weight will make it much harded to regain balance and depending on the depth can sweep you down stream. (I have experienced this)
Title: Re:Fishing Vest
Post by: FlyNut on July 14, 2004, 02:40:55 PM
Quote from: Fish Assassin on July 14, 2004, 01:45:23 PM
Emergency blanket, whistle, nail clipper, scissors, box of spoons, spinners, box of miscellaneous stuffs such as split rings, swivels, snap swivels, pips leader wheel, toilet paper, fillet knife, hook sharpener, leader materials, band aids.

and of couse, a small camera in a ziploc (or better protection), for all the nice fish caught... and released ;)
Title: Re:Fishing Vest
Post by: Fish Assassin on July 14, 2004, 03:39:53 PM
Of course, an absolute necessity !
Title: Re:Fishing Vest
Post by: FlyNut on July 14, 2004, 03:43:22 PM
Yes, of course!!

Would you carry pepper spary for bears, or just whistles?  Where would you buy pepper spray anyways (probably my wife would want to know, for times I am late from fishing ;D ;D ;D ;D)
Title: Re:Fishing Vest
Post by: leadbelly on July 14, 2004, 03:59:08 PM
how bout a licence ;D
needle nose pliers
leader line
band aids
lighter
small candle
either my lure kit or my bar kit or my flossing kit
or...


Title: Re:Fishing Vest
Post by: FlyNut on July 14, 2004, 05:03:26 PM
Quote from: leadbelly on July 14, 2004, 03:59:08 PM
how bout a licence ;D
needle nose pliers
leader line
band aids
lighter
small candle
either my lure kit or my bar kit or my flossing kit
or...




leadbelly, based on all the discussion on the board, I assume you mean something to floss teeth with, and nothing used to floss fish..   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Fishing Vest
Post by: otto on July 14, 2004, 07:48:27 PM
items to carry in my fishing vest:

- briar pipe
- waterproof tobacco tin filled with pipe tobacco
- lighter
- Fox 40 whistle/lanyard
- folding knife strapped to vest
- heavyduty ziplock with wallet/fishing license inside
- spool of favorite line (chameleon 4lb test)
- small compartment box filled with various BB lead shots, assorted hooks, tiny Lil corkie floats
- empty tobacco tin filled with worms
- grizzly spray
- bug spray
- machete/sheath (strapped with sling to back)
- couple of Powerbars, some gum, all packed in ziplock bags
- LED headlamp/spare batts
Title: Re:Fishing Vest
Post by: FlyNut on July 14, 2004, 07:56:31 PM
Otto,
Where do you get grizzly spray from?
Title: Re:Fishing Vest
Post by: fishersak on July 14, 2004, 07:59:26 PM


I also always take my cell phone....in case of emergencies....used it once when a fellow fisher was exhibiting heart attack like symptoms on the trail.
Title: Re:Fishing Vest
Post by: otto on July 14, 2004, 08:14:28 PM
Quote from: FlyNut on July 14, 2004, 07:56:31 PM
Otto,
Where do you get grizzly spray from?

our good friend Alexander of course!!! (well to be honest i have had this last canister of spray from my folks for a christmas present, but Alexander does carry a better and bigger canister!!)
Title: Re:Fishing Vest
Post by: stryker 07 on July 14, 2004, 10:35:34 PM
Never forget the toilet paper
Title: Re:Fishing Vest
Post by: pinkwool on July 14, 2004, 11:02:02 PM
The things I put I my fishing vest depending on fishing technique (BB for now):
hook sharpener
ziplock bag of wool
duck taped triple film canisters of:  spin@glos, beads, swivels, hooks
spools of leader line: 20, 25, 30, 40 LB of Maxima or PLine
pliers, scisors, lighter, wallet in ziplock, cell phone
reel repair kit (screwdriver, extra parts, lubricant)
sometime extra reel
For Vedder I add floats, lighter line, pensil leads.

The other nesessary gear is in my back pack.
Title: Re:Fishing Vest
Post by: Fish Assassin on July 14, 2004, 11:13:01 PM
In this age of minimum and maximum sizes, a tape measure is an essential in any vest
Title: Re:Fishing Vest
Post by: FLYallAROUND on July 15, 2004, 12:02:24 PM
neat hearing about others, anyone else?
Title: Re:Fishing Vest
Post by: markyboy on July 15, 2004, 04:30:55 PM
Cell phone and Pammy Anderson's phone number just in case the fish aren't biting ;)
Title: Re:Fishing Vest
Post by: MERC on July 15, 2004, 11:04:44 PM
Hmmm...all the necessary fishing gear for the day, won't bore you with details.

Stuff that's different:
Bunch of small chocolate bars and granola bars (in case I get stranded and hungry or just hungry)
Elastic bands and electrical tape, super glue and sandpaper (for those weird little repairs)
flashlight
bags for fish and smaller ziploc bags for roe
cigars, clipper and lighter I carry in a ziploc inside my fanny pack
as well as cellphone (wrapped in ziploc) wallet and keys.