What's The Best Pack For Fly Fishing?

Choosing the right bag for fly fishing is crucial for keeping your essentials close at hand on the water. Hip packs are super popular, sling packs give you more storage, and backpacks offer added utility value and versatility. Follow along with Gearheads Michael and Laura to learn more about the different types of fly fishing packs.

Our in-house hip pack expert, Laura, shows us exactly how she packs her hip pack with her essentials, including a handful of easy-access items on the exterior. Michael talks us through his choice of a sling pack and explains the use case for fly fishing backpacks.

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Questions that our Gearheads get all the time that we answer in this video:

Q; Do I need a waterproof hip pack for fly fishing?
Q: What is the difference between a fishing pack and sling?
Q: How do I pack my bag for fly fishing?

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Chapter Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro
0:16 – Considerations & Options
1:25 – Hip Packs & Submersible Packs
3:33 – How to Pack a Pack
5:26 – Sling Packs
8:09 – Backpacks
8:44 – Outro

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