Vest suggestions
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Cameron Mortenson.
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Apr 13, 2006 at 12:22 pm #1220
steve154
MemberI have decided to ditch my Fish Pond Open Range pack and go back to a vest. I used it for an entire season and really tried to like it, but just couldn’t get used to it. Way too much bulk sticking out the front, I couldn’t reach into the back pouch to get my water bottle out while wearing the damn thing and there are no small pockets up front for often used items like shot and tippet. I gave my trusty old vest to my buddy who really needed it and I am now in the market for a new one. I am leaning towards an LL Bean Magalloway. Anyone have another suggestion for a good quality vest under $100.00? Anyone want to buy the Open Range pack?
Apr 13, 2006 at 1:46 pm #11406steve watkins
MemberHey, what size is it.
Apr 13, 2006 at 1:57 pm #11407Zach Matthews
The Itinerant AnglerHey Lucky_fly –
Nice to have you.
Apr 13, 2006 at 2:54 pm #11408steve watkins
MemberHuntsville, I teach at the high school.
Apr 13, 2006 at 3:12 pm #11409Zach Matthews
The Itinerant AnglerHey Steve –
Do you know the Holts?
Apr 13, 2006 at 3:32 pm #11410steve watkins
MemberI graduated in 1990 from Huntsville.
Apr 13, 2006 at 3:35 pm #11411steve watkins
MemberZach,
Did Lauren work during the summer in the HARPS Deli?Apr 13, 2006 at 3:49 pm #11412Zach Matthews
The Itinerant AnglerHahaha, yes she did.
Apr 13, 2006 at 3:53 pm #11413Zach Matthews
The Itinerant AnglerOh, and her parents are Brad and Renee Holt; the Holt and Holt Real Estate office on the old way into town from 412 is her grandparents’ office.
Zach
Apr 13, 2006 at 3:57 pm #11414steve watkins
MemberShe will know my wife Elizabeth then.
Apr 13, 2006 at 4:09 pm #11415Zach Matthews
The Itinerant AnglerHey Lucky –
Lauren remembers Liz and says she was smart and fun.
Apr 13, 2006 at 4:17 pm #11416lauren
MemberHi Lucky! Zach suggested I check up on this thread – small world. I had a great time working with Liz – the bakery wasn’t nearly as fun or exciting the next summer! Tell her hi for me.
I’d definitely be up for a fishing trip the next time we’re in town, and hopefully you can get Liz to come too.
Lauren
Apr 13, 2006 at 5:28 pm #11417steve watkins
MemberMike,
Sorry for hijacking the thread with a huntsville reunion.Zach and Lauren,
Liz and I would love to get in some fishing when you guys are in the area.Apr 13, 2006 at 5:50 pm #11418cartermcleod
MemberI fished with the Simms G3 Guide Vest for a while.
Apr 13, 2006 at 6:03 pm #11419Zach Matthews
The Itinerant AnglerHahah, whoops, Lauren pointed out it wasn’t MikeA who started the thread at all but Steve154.
Zach
Apr 13, 2006 at 8:13 pm #11420
Cameron MortensonMemberAlright Steve…lets get this thread back on track…
What are your must haves for this vest?
Apr 14, 2006 at 12:32 pm #11421steve154
MemberLucky, the vest is universal size with adjustments all over the place. It really is very good quality and is nice looking. It is on ebay right now and you can proabably grab it for less than half retail, which was $140.00.
Cameron, I would prefer a classic style vest and not mesh. I fish hard in the fall, winter,early spring and only mess around in the warmer months on some ponds. My only real requirements are that it has to hold a ton of stuff.
Apr 14, 2006 at 2:18 pm #11422
Cameron MortensonMemberWell Steve…there is always the Filson Fly Fishing Strap Vest ($129) and the Foul Weather Fly Fish Vest ($165)…www.filson.com…
PoudreRiver has the Foul Weather Fly Fish Vest…and it is quite nice…and works well over jackets.
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