The Joy of Fly Fishing in New Brunswick

I carry a lot of important and useful items in my fly fishing vest yet it can’t be too heavy or my back won’t last the entire day, which can be 12 or 14 hours at a time.

So for me personally my fly fishing vests are a vital part of your fly fishing arsenal. With the different styles of fishing such as dry fly and wet fly, to carry gear for each style required can become quite a load. In order to keep everything organized and within reach a good quality fly fishing vest will make the fishing experience far more enjoyable.

As a case in point a days outing on a remote river requires that you carry a certain amount of gear. Your fishing may vary from fast runs where you are using a heavy nymph, or to deep pools using a sinking line and streamer fly. Also likely to encounter are back eddies and shallow pools where one could use a floating line and fish a dry fly. All of these situations require different lines and fishing flies. Being caught out by not carrying the right gear or equipment can be disappointing.

Dependent on the amount of time you have you may also want to something to sustain you. If I spend a day on the river I would usually take lunch, a small billy and gas cooker if the area to be fished was in a fire restricted area. Also wet weather gear and spare clothing in the way of light weight but warm polypropylene shirt, socks and leggings. All of this gear requires a serious, good quality fishing vest.

Not only is the fly fishing vest a great way to keep everything at hand, but also guarantees that you have everything you need. Keeping your vest in order and stocked will ensure you have all you need next time you go fishing. Get used to having the same things in each pocket so you can instinctively find whatever it is you need. All vests these days have plenty of pockets and compartments to keep whatever it is you need. Camera pockets, cell phone pockets, sunglasses, sunscreens, the list goes on.

All fishermen or women will have need for different fly vests. Personally have 2 vests, one I use for fishing from a boat, canoe or where i know what to expect such as local lakes rivers or streams. This is a lighter vest for basic gear such as fly boxes, leaders, a spare spool, and perhaps an extra reel. The other extreme is a full day pack / vest that can hold various reels, lines and implements for a long day hike.

Obviously the fishing vest you choose will suit your style of fishing, be prepared to spend a little extra and opt for quality fly fishing vests such as a Simms fishing vest. Like the rest of your fly equipment good quality will give years of enjoyment and fond memories.