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[FLYallAROUND]

i thought this topic was already discussed but a search came up with nothing. anyways, im just wondering what some of your things that you carry in your vest, other then the usual fishing gear, and also maybe some tips. thanks everyone.

[FLYallAROUND]

river but id also like to here what you guys have to say about your fly vests.
thanks

[Fish Assassin]

Emergency blanket, whistle, nail clipper, scissors, box of spoons, spinners, box of miscellaneous stuffs such as split rings, swivels, snap swivels, pips leader wheel, toilet paper, fillet knife, hook sharpener, leader materials, band aids.

[Trout Slayer]

No matter what you put in your vest ALWAYS try to keep it as light as possible. There are many reasons for doing so.

#1, So you don't have to lug it around all day for unnecessary use for such things.
#2, If you slip and fall in the drink, alot of weight will make it much harded to regain balance and depending on the depth can sweep you down stream. (I have experienced this)

[FlyNut]

Emergency blanket, whistle, nail clipper, scissors, box of spoons, spinners, box of miscellaneous stuffs such as split rings, swivels, snap swivels, pips leader wheel, toilet paper, fillet knife, hook sharpener, leader materials, band aids.

and of couse, a small camera in a ziploc (or better protection), for all the nice fish caught... and released

[Fish Assassin]

Of course, an absolute necessity !

[FlyNut]

Yes, of course!!

Would you carry pepper spary for bears, or just whistles?  Where would you buy pepper spray anyways (probably my wife would want to know, for times I am late from fishing )

[leadbelly]

how bout a licence
needle nose pliers
leader line
band aids
lighter
small candle
either my lure kit or my bar kit or my flossing kit
or...

[FlyNut]

how bout a licence
needle nose pliers
leader line
band aids
lighter
small candle
either my lure kit or my bar kit or my flossing kit
or...

leadbelly, based on all the discussion on the board, I assume you mean something to floss teeth with, and nothing used to floss fish..  

[otto]

items to carry in my fishing vest:

- briar pipe
- waterproof tobacco tin filled with pipe tobacco
- lighter
- Fox 40 whistle/lanyard
- folding knife strapped to vest
- heavyduty ziplock with wallet/fishing license inside
- spool of favorite line (chameleon 4lb test)
- small compartment box filled with various BB lead shots, assorted hooks, tiny Lil corkie floats
- empty tobacco tin filled with worms
- grizzly spray
- bug spray
- machete/sheath (strapped with sling to back)
- couple of Powerbars, some gum, all packed in ziplock bags
- LED headlamp/spare batts

[FlyNut]

Otto,
Where do you get grizzly spray from?

[fishersak]

I also always take my cell phone....in case of emergencies....used it once when a fellow fisher was exhibiting heart attack like symptoms on the trail.

[otto]

Otto,
Where do you get grizzly spray from?

our good friend Alexander of course!!! (well to be honest i have had this last canister of spray from my folks for a christmas present, but Alexander does carry a better and bigger canister!!)

[stryker 07]

Never forget the toilet paper

[pinkwool]

The things I put I my fishing vest depending on fishing technique (BB for now):
hook sharpener
ziplock bag of wool
duck taped triple film canisters of:  spin@glos, beads, swivels, hooks
spools of leader line: 20, 25, 30, 40 LB of Maxima or PLine
pliers, scisors, lighter, wallet in ziplock, cell phone
reel repair kit (screwdriver, extra parts, lubricant)
sometime extra reel
For Vedder I add floats, lighter line, pensil leads.

The other nesessary gear is in my back pack.