All these things can cause damage to your fishing bags, so when looking for a bag look for the type that have an abrasion proof lining to help protect against tears and holes caused my climbing over obstacles. 

These types of bags are especially important if you are moving along river banks, as you will be covering some miles walking up and down the river looking for fish.

Easy access to your bag is also a consideration, make sure the pockets are in a place where you can access them without difficulty.

And make sure the pockets are of a certain size so you can fit your gear in, and check the type of fasteners used on the bags, personally i prefer the velcro type of fastener on fishing bags it is much easier to open and shut when your hands are cold and wont get stuck like a zipper sometimes does.

Another thing to look for when choosing bags is to check it has some kind of waterproof pocket somewhere, this is a must to help you keep important gear dry such as cameras and mobile phones.

The weight is also something to consider before you purchase, you will be walking some miles so carrying your gear in heavy fly fishing bags is not ideal.

Remember you will be carrying equipment in your new bag such as spare reels, fly boxes, lures, fly lines, cameras, phones, and do not forget your thermos and packed lunch, so making sure the fishing bags are of a lightweight design in the first place is important.

This is when you should be thinking of what size you will need when going fly fishing, one way to work this out is to put all the fly fishing equipment you intend to take with you when going fly fishing, this shoud give you some idea of how big the bags will need to be.

So remember if you are a roaming fisherman then choose bags that are as light as you can possibly get, and if you intend on going fly fishing where you will be sat in a boat then the size and weight is not that critical.

Below we have listed a few different types of fly fishing bags for you to look at, you will also find the manufactures information to help you make a decision on which bag would be best for you.

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Fishpond Bighorn Kit Bag.

• Rugged 16 oz. cotton canvas material
• Wide-mouth, anvil-style opening for easy access
• Tough, canvas material with abrasion-resistant tarpaulin bottom
• Versatile, fully adjustable and removable padded interior dividers
• Dimensions:á 18" x 10.5" x 12.5"

This bag is extrememly well made. There are plenty of pockets and a lot of space. My bag sat in water for four hours and none got inside due to waterproof bottom.

The material the bag is made from is very resiliant to bushes and rock out croppings.

 

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Fishpond Cloudburst Gear Bag Fly Fishing Case w/ built in All Weather Cover.

The Fishpond Cloudburst Gear Bag in is a bag that lives up to the Fishpond name.

With the Cloudburst Gear Bag Functional features aside, this has to be the sexiest gear bag to be found.

This simply has to be seen in person to get a feel for all of the features such as zip-out waterproof rain cover, boat gunwale hooks and waterproof molded bottom.

 

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Fishpond Storm Mountain Gear Bag.

When it comes to taking care of your precious fishing gear, you need more than just a flimsy bag to hold, transport, and protect your investment.

Fishpond designers help you easily transport and ensure you gear travels safely with you in the Storm Mountain Gear Bag.

Material: waterproof nylon

Dimensions: 21 x 10 x 11.5 in

Volume: 1296 cu in

Backpack Straps: yes

Pockets: (external) 2 side zippered, 1 front zippered, 1 back slot, (internal) padded dividers

Recommended Use: hauling fishing gear in wet conditions

Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year