4 cool ways that fly-fishing is evolving, mostly for the better

VESTS AND PACKS

Over the years, I’ve had three fly-fishing vests, and hated them all. The pockets added bulk in awkward places, and they were almost unwearable when loaded with heavier items that modern fly anglers tend to carry, such as water bottles, phones or a camera. So, the first time I tried on a fly-fishing pack, featuring both large and small storage compartments, as well as a wide, padded strap (or straps) to distribute the weight, I was sold. Apparently, I wasn’t the only one who secretly loathed vests, since today I see more anglers with packs. So long vests, and good riddance.