Fly Fishing BS thread

Part maketing but..I've tried using walking sticks, trekking poles and even old ski poles for stream wading. They helped somewhat but the inability to fold/break down was a problem. Having a stick teathered to you while wading is sketchy and just gets in the way and the trekking poles weren't strong enough for bigger/fast water. I ended up just getting this (I waited for a good sale after Christmas when they were 50% off):
https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/36466?feat=4905-GN3&page=folstaf-wading-staff&csp=f
The Folstaf is pretty stout, makes it much safer to navigate the faster waters for sure. I haven't had any issues with durability or bending and I've used it in some serious fast water with lots of foot twisting rocks that can catch and bend a weak wading staff.

 

I need one for salmon fishing. I go for a swim at least once a trip.

 

The cold swim makes it an adventure! haha

 

Oh yeah, wakes you up and keeps you going.

I had a fairly big king on one year, and was trying to get to shore to fight it. Foot hit a boulder, down I went. Bent my knees, trapped the air, and floated down stream about 100 yards, continuing to reel the whole time. People kept asking if I was ok. I eventually found my feet and landed the salmon. I was surprisingly dry with my wading jacket and waist pack on.

 

Beautiful thank you very much, I will have to check those out.

 

that LLB folding style is what i borrowed last fall for a few days. Had problem with it coming apart but it was pretty old. Tried a telescoping style Cabelas brand. It flexed and shook it fast water but held ok.

I'm just getting back into fishing after a 20 yr break (not sure why i quit, other stuff to do i guess).
Can't believe prices on gear now.

 

Yes.
I have the Patagucci one. Love it. Holds a ton more than it appears.
It has been perfect for what I am doing.


And I got a smaller pack - mayfly pouch, I think is what it is. Got that off ebay. That is even more minimal for when I need it.

 

That's the one...thanks!

 

Yes, this one is cool too. Very small, very minimal.
I keep it in my sling pack when I don't use it because I attached a few tools to it that I need.
It has space for a spool of tippet, slim fly box and a few other small items. I do like it.
No place for water though. I suppose a camelback would work for people.

 

I can't seem to find any for sale!

 

Yeah, the one I got was off ebay and it seemed like a person that was maybe selling stuff that someone didn't need anymore (know what I mean? )

Just searched Mayfly pouch.
I will try to poke around to see what I can find.

 

Thanks! I tried for a bit here at work, but can't spend too much time on it.

 

@Sig45
This has possibility
Big Y - doesn't look as small, but smaller than a sling.
There may be some info in here
This looks promising - pricey, but....

 

Thanks for that, but I think that's even more than I want.

 

@DrFunker

Found this?

https://www.beartoothflyfishing.com/product/3002/Salt-Water-Pouch-Lanyard/

 

And this...

http://www.avidmax.com/mountain-riv...eDkjmtJxwCLhZDKCXJ6hRdmZd-ANfOoHOPRoCaK_w_wcB

 

Might as well just carry a purse.

Those just don't looking enough to be useful.

 

I'm personally making a switch to Vedavoo's seam sling here soon. Tried one for a trip recently and loved it compared to my orvis sling. They make a bunch of sizes so possibly check them out, the tightlines deluxe is fairly small.

https://vedavoo.com/product/tightlines-deluxe-sling/ - Highly recommend watching the product video
https://vedavoo.com/product/seam-sling/

 

This is very similar to the Mayfly.