hello! I'm trying to surprise my boyfriend with a fly fishing vest for his birthday! I think I've narrowed it down to 4 (I'll attach the links below...i think)........ any suggestions?

Columbia® Henry's Forks™ III Fly-Fishing Vest, Men's Fishing Vests, Chest & Fanny Packs, Tackle Storage, Fishing : Cabela's

Fishpond® Gore Range Tech Pack | Bass Pro Shops

Columbia Sportswear | Men's Cool Creek® Mesh Vest

Simms New Guide Vest, Khaki, Large

Hi brittney,

Hmmm some nice choices there. Think I'd plum for the Simms. It has all the necessary bits and pieces, looks v smart and Simms have a good reputation.
I'm sure he would be impressed lucky duck.

Chris.

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Think I'd lean to the Simms as well. I like large pocket or two on my vest!

I'ld go with the fishpond since I prefer the pack aspect and have discovered that those fold down fly boxes are extremely convinient when in the water.

Take care

Terry

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I'd have to go with the Simms waistcoat. I just purchased the Airflo chest & backpack, Great value & an all round good vest.

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Hi Britney

If he needs on of those items - go get.
If you are looking for something different then take a look at Blue Ribbon Flies site and ponder one of the 'Dutch' fly boxes. Excellent quality and a unique pressie as each one is different.

Blue Ribbon Flies

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The Simms would be my first choice, hope that helps.

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I'd go for the Simms for the reasons given above.

The Fishpond looks good, particularly if he does a lot of wading but the "One size fits most" would worry me if he has a large build. In my experience one size rarely does.

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Where will he be fishing? If he is going to fish anywhere where he has to creep and crawl to hide from the fish then a vest is not a good idea. Especially if the vest has pockets concentrated on the front of his body.

Better to use a bag.



If you get him a Brady Ariel Trout bag it will last him a long time, mine is still usable after 42 years of regular use.

Large Ariel Trout with liner

Shop around as the prices are often discounted.



richard

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Dump him lass, if hes getting into fly fishing as your future is bleak, a fishing widow
Unless you buy yourself a vest and gear and start fly fishing yourself

Mike
Good luck with the choice of vest, I'm sure he will like it whichever one you pick.

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