I did the fanny pack for fishing thing back in the 90’s. Today I use a sling pack. It small so not like a full back pack and I can pull it around to the front to access without taking it off. But hey, whatever floats your boat. 😀
Love the video and Fanny pack definitely looks like a good investment for sure because I definitely don’t like carrying a lot of gear when I’m fishing and I love the fishing line color you be using like the green line that looks very good to use
I got a fanny pack for wading and keeping hooks and jigs in. Hindsight being 20/20 if you're 5'7 and get into water over waist deep make sure you dry out your gear. I use a Plano 3600 Weekender backpack for bank fishing and a vest for wading. Not giving up on the fanny pack yet.
CLEARLY it’s not about fashion 😂 I can’t get down with the fanny pack myself (I use a small sling bag for bank fishing) but I love your confidence & sense of fun!
Lol love the extra at the end dude. I actually have a camo mountain dew one I won from Casey's general store that I use for fishing. It makes a great way to store your Texas rig supplies and baits!!!
I love a fanny pack I use one all the time when i bank or river fish. Its very versatile. A couple of small tackle boxes, tools, keys and wallet. I'm good to go.
If you want to spend a bit more and definitely get what you pay for, I would HIGHLY recommend the Maxpedition Versipack. I say this in the context of ultralight fishing, but they also have items in this line that would do for any angler who wanted to go the route of a cross-body bag. I find it much more comfortable than a fanny-pack and you can sling it behind you making it darned near unnoticeable. I have had mine for about ten years, used it several times a week the entire time, and there is not a stitch that has frayed. They are very water resistant and the main compartment has an additional water resistant membrane with a cinch closure. I have never had water intrusion due to even heavy rain. The compartments vary in size and configuration for everything from a couple mini-tackle cases, bug spray, a jar of “Gulp”, to a zippered small place on the front flap for your various and sundry licenses. Heck, you can even accessorize it for CCW. If you haven’t noticed I think you should get one.
I like the fanny pack idea. I use a very large backpack for most of my gear but is def not needed for each session. Good tip, besides it looking silly. Simms makes an overkill fanny pack for fly fishing that I'm sure would work amazing at apx $145.00 FYI
I use a backpack mostly in the summer. That's cuz I'm carrying a drink and snack too lol. I have the piscifun sling bag. Perfect bag. It's not big. I carry a 3600 with some terminal and other baits, few bags of soft plastics, extra leader line, and pliers. Maybe a scale lol. I'll use a fanny pack if I'm literally taking just one rod and real and throwing like 2 baits. Like a wacky and ned.
That is totally fair! Sounds like a cool system! Just depends on your style of fishing. For me, I want to have great style on the water and I usually only fish for 1-2 hours from the bank so a fanny pack is perfect :)
I love that beautiful pond! I’m like you...I like to bring minimal luggage...that tree looks juicy! Got him! Neko! Got him! Beautiful catches! A lot of fun! Very entertaining as always! I didn’t comment play-by-play this video...BABAAM!!
I have a fanny pack I've used on occasion (it's camo and looks super cool and it works awesome) but I use a fly vest with built in pack just cause of camera gear. You crushed it 2 times around. The bass were all over your finesse presentations and the mule jig. Loved the dance 🤣😂
Haha glad you enjoyed it Fitz! Yeah I would like the fly vest but It makes a chest cam a bit less comfortable to wear (covers up some of the pockets). I am all about looking goofy and rocking the fanny :)
I’d still stay with a backpack 😅 I’m in college so it feels weird not having a backpack on, plus I can carry scales and bug spray and water bottles easier
This video is great timing. I just got a coyote brown Fanny pack yesterday as an early birthday gift. It’s made by Piscifun and is only $14.99. It is actually tough looking and looks like it belongs there as a fishing pack. Great video Ethan!
I started using o-rings for my wacky rigs and hardly ever lose worms. Also switched from Yamamoto senkos and went to Yum Dingers. They aren't as brittle or expensive.
I've seen some RU-vidrs say the YUM Dinger has trash movement, no quiver like authentic Senkos. What's your experience? BTW, I've NEVER bought a Yamamoto Senko, and truthfully don't fish my YUM Dingers hardly ever. I'm a finesse worm and grub/tube guy
I 100% agree about Yum Dingers. TBH these Yamamotos were some that I got free lol I ain't paying $7 for a pack of senkos. And yeah I definitely need to use the O Rings for my wacky rigs - been too lazy XD
Lol Nothing wrong with fanny pack. I have about 5. Ha ha. 2 are for fishing only. I use when I'm going exploring for new spots are just want to leave in car w ultralight rod. It's very convient! There's one at Wal-Mart w 2 bottle holders. Check it out. You can carry your brewskees lol
If you gently pop the neko constantly throughout the retrieve it looks like something feeding on the bottom. Btw fanny packs make me feel like I have a foopa. No one wants a foopa. I catch 1-2 lbers on ultralight all the time that's one of the best parts of having a super stunted private lake lol.
Part of my EDC is a small lil molle type pouch I keep on my belt on my right side. Keep my knife, wallet, ect in there. But it would work great for this sorta thing too :) and not be a fanny pack lol so altho I get where your going "upgrading" to a small molle/tactical pouch on your belt would work great too and not be so silly looking lol
I sure did! But on a serious note, that seriously cuts down on travel weight when fishing spots where you know what to expect and dont need to bring your entire fishing arsenal. I use a fanny pack when hunting for my extra clips and my snacks!
Dude I carry two tackle boxes and 4 rods just to throw a lot of lures around all day, I just can’t stick to a few options when I’m out all day on the water.
Nothing wrong with that either. Just depends on your fishing style and what you're looking to get out of the sport. For me, I like simplicity with bank fishing. I don't feel the need to lug around numerous rods and tackle because I know I will end up using one-two all day haha. I usually leave additional gear in my car as back-ups.
I must say downsizing the gear you carry is necessary. I have a carhartt Fanny pack that holds a good amount of gear and I can easily carry a rod or two and just sit one down near where I’m fishing. Within 15 feet of me at all times. 😂
I think you can get a very similar experience with a Light. Especially with the 1/32oz yes. If you want to go lower than that, I’d say an UL will help a bit.
@FishAnything Forreal Tho! And people wondering why they ain't catchin' anything. 😂 They too worried about how they be looking. This ain't a beauty pagent. 😂💀😂💀
Might have to consider one 🤣. I take wayyy too much tackle pretty much all the time haha. Also you get to do the bam move 😂 What rod and reel are you using out of curiosity?
First rod was my Ned rod - discontinued G Loomis 6'10 Mag Light Drop Shot Rod / Shimano Stradic Ci4. Second rod was my 5' Shimano Sojourn / Shimano Sienna combo. And yes Mark, join the Fanny Pack Fisherman Movement! :)
Back pack sucks, a pain in the ass to access stuff. Waist/fanny Pack sucks too, because it drags my pants down and too small. Fishing vest also sucks, no way to carry all stuff. The very best is just a classic cross body school bag, with a travel organizer pouch set in different sizes.
What's the big deal. I always used a fanny pack and so do my friends. The fact that you're fishing already makes you chick repellent unless you have a nice boat.
@@FishAnything Then why are you bringing up the fanny pack issue in the first place? The dudes? Do what you want, care less about what people think. Own it. You're not going to a club or a bar - it's an outdoor activity, it's allowed. Edit: Love the video!
I just extend the straps as long as I can on mine and sling it over my shoulder, this also helps with my nearsightedness. the only thing I'd highly recommend that I learned from fanny-pack fishin' is getting yourself a pair of 6-8" forceps, not only do they fit in the smallest of fish-mouths but you can just clamp them on the outside of the pack for even more super quick one-handed access. I actually have 3 different fanny packs I use, a mostly empty one just for quick pick rando trips, a fully dedicated one for trout, and another slightly larger one loaded for general purpose fishing anywhere with a pack rod & reel for like going right from work or something like that so it'll fit in say an employee locker... . . . or in packed/cramped transportation like a bus or plane.
@@FishAnything lol it's just that fanny packs at salvation army/goodwill stores are always $uper ¢heap and plentiful, originally it was something I resorted out of necessity!
