Fly Fishing Vest

If the weather is going to be very cold where you fish, you should make sure that the vest you buy is big enough for you to get extra layers of clothing underneath it to help keep you warm.

TIP two 

You should check to see how many pockets the vest has on it, this is important to help you store your extra equipment. Buying a fly fishing vest with different sized storage compartments is also a good idea, fly lines, fly boxes, fly reels, all come in different shapes and sizes and you need some where to keep them safe when fishing.

TIP three  

Fly fishing vest with zip style pockets can be a problem sometimes as the zip can seize up and make it difficult to open with one hand, so look for a good quality vest that has the Velcro style fastener this makes much easier to open with one hand to get access to your gear when fishing.

TIP four  

Try to get a fishing vest that is as lightweight as possible, once you start to add your equipment it will start to get heavier and make it less comfortable when fishing for long periods of time.

Also try to make sure your vest has a ring fastener on the back for your net, this is important to keep the net out of the way when casting and makes it easy for you to gain access to the net when you are landing your fish.

TIP five 

If you are going to be wading when fly fishing you should consider the length of the fly fishing vest, you do not want it trailing in the water and allowing the water in, this can lead to your fishing gear in your fishing-vest getting wet and spoiling it.

So if you are wading when fly fishing then try to get a fishing vest that is as short as possible, it can make all the difference to your fly fishing enjoyment.

I hope these five tips have helped you to make an informed decision on choosing a fly fishing vest for your fishing experience, having the correct fly fishing vest when fishing makes it a much more enjoyable experience for this great outdoor sport.

Check out some of the fly fishing vest we have listed below for you to look at, you will also find the manufactures information to help you decide which one would be best for you.

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Simms Freestone Fly Fishing Vest.

2 Large bellowed chest pockets with hook & loop closure6 Waist pockets:

2 zippered horizontal pockets to hold large fly boxes, 4 medium bellowed pockets with hook & loop closure2 Horizontal zippered internal pockets.

The Simms Freestone Fly Fishing vest offers several features that come in handy including the fact that the pockets are placed strategically to add other items not related to fly fishing.

The fit is true and it is a very comfortable vest. The extra D-ring frees up the clip attached to the 6-pack in the stream. The mesh liner and soft collar add to the comfort factor.

 

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Headwaters Mesh Vest

Rib knit collar and Buckle closure 2 Patented built-in retractors and accessory D-rings

Featuring 15 pockets including 2 large bellowed chest pockets with hook & loop closure and moreà

With our new warm weather mesh vest, you dont have to sacrifice all the features you need for lightweight packability.

 

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Simms G3 Guide Vest.

22 Pockets including 4 easy-loading, patent pending molded foam pockets

Super durable Nylon woven fabric with DuPontTM Teflon® water repellent finish.

With the G3's twenty-two pockets, you won't have to decide what to take or leave behind. Our most technical, highest capacity vest.