I want a tackle backpack but which one? 2024
Jim Hill reply :
So I don't go out in a boat often, but fish off shore almost every single day in the summer. Not exaggerating either! Anyway, I went from a tackle box, to a bag and now looking at the backpacks,
That being said, I saw a few and wanted some help in choosing the right one! I am sure people own them or have had a chance to compare some.
The four I have seen and narrowed it down to are as follows:
1. the Nomad Wild river by clc
2. The cabela's advanced angler backpack
3. the shimano blackmoon
4 and the tackle warehouse one, which name escapes me as I type this
I have a tackle bag now, its I think a plano 3700 in mossy oak colors. I do like it but I find myself needing another bag just to carry other things. I do not have a lot of gear but enough to fill 4 3700's. The only thing keeping me from just buying one is they are so drastic in price! I would LOVE to have a rod holder on the side, which some do, but the Nomad has more space. Oh whats a fisherman to do! Help me out!
Dyerbassman reply :
My advice...get a backpack not specifically designed for fishing. I have a no name travel backpack that holds more gear than my bass pro one. Heck of a lot cheaper too!
Jim Hill reply :
really? Those named packs I showed have specific things for fishing. Like storage container holders, things for pliers...etc I never thought to look for a non fishing pack?
Dyerbassman reply :
I thought the same thing too! But seriously, my "other" backpack holds more. Look around. With as much stuff as high school and college kids lug around, backpacks have become pretty innovative
cgolf reply :
When we were at my parents a while back my mom was cleaning out her closets and had a sling pack meant to be used I guess as a purse, thankfully it is black. It actually has better pockets for fishing gear inside and out than my Orvis sling pack. I am a minimalist for shore tackle, so this probably wouldn't work for most since it wouldn't hold even one 3600 size box.
I am with others, look beyond the branded bags, a good Jansport or other backpack will likely be more solidly built and you should be able to find one with a pocket layout that would meet your needs.
Jim Hill reply :
I'll check around for those also while still holding out for reviewers or help on the others also. I can afford any of the aforementioned ones its just between 50-150 thats a big difference
nascar2428 reply :
On 2/23/2016 at 11:03 AM, Jim Hill said:really? Those named packs I showed have specific things for fishing. Like storage container holders, things for pliers...etc I never thought to look for a non fishing pack?
They're still just back packs
Jim Hill reply :
granted, but all backpacks aren't the same. Guess I'll go read some reviews on amazon
XzyluM reply :
The problem with fishing backpacks is that they are tailored for specific things. It is hard to find a backpack that has compartments exactly how you might prefer them. I find most packs tailored to fishing waste a lot of space and have useless components that I would rather not have. Nowadays you can find backpacks with an insane amount of storage that will come in a lot more handy than a binder that has been sewn in. There are some really durable backpacks on the market today. While not a backpack, the Okeechobee Fats packs that can be found at Walmart and most fishing stores are really nice for the price. I picked up the large one that holds 3700 cases and can store about fourteen 3600 cases in it with a ton of room left in all the side pockets. The small or medium could make a nice pack to carry around while bank fishing. Lots of options out there and it is probably best to pick a backpack that fits your specific needs and tackle.
Jim Hill reply :
On 2/23/2016 at 11:27 AM, XzyluM said:The problem with fishing backpacks is that they are tailored for specific things. It is hard to find a backpack that has compartments exactly how you might prefer them. I find most packs tailored to fishing waste a lot of space and have useless components that I would rather not have. Nowadays you can find backpacks with an insane amount of storage that will come in a lot more handy than a binder that has been sewn in. There are some really durable backpacks on the market today. While not a backpack, the Okeechobee Fats packs that can be found at Walmart and most fishing stores are really nice for the price. I picked up the large one that holds 3700 cases and can store about fourteen 3600 cases in it with a ton of room left in all the side pockets. The small or medium could make a nice pack to carry around while bank fishing. Lots of options out there and it is probably best to pick a backpack that fits your specific needs and tackle.
I actually saw that name while looking around.
Thats the thing that I wanted most in a bag/pack was specific places for specific things. Searching backpack on amazon could take me all week!
EDIT: oh, I all ready have a tackle bag, I don't like it much. Could fit my 4 3700's in it but hardly anything else on the sides or front pocket. I figured it would be much easier to grab the backpack, throw it on, walk the banks ya know?
Its not REALLY about the money as I just got back my tax return, its more about bang for my buck with a bag.
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GoCougs14 reply :
I have a spiderware pack that holds about 5 3600 boxes. Nice backpack yeah, but worth 70 bucks? Na
XzyluM reply :
The Okeechobee Fats packs are a bargain for what they retail for in my opinion and are well made. They have a ton storage and a lot of compartments to let you organize things which is what I prefer rather than gimmicky options most fishing specific backpack or packs tend to have. I was impressed after I decided to pick up one and try it out. There is a few videos on YouTube of the TW backpack that you might be interested in. Also a lot of brands that aren't fishing specific that make very durable backpacks with a ton of storage when you get into the price range of some of those you listed. Worth looking around before you limited yourself to fishing brands.
Jim Hill reply :
That bag is way better then the one I am currently using. But i'd rather go with a backpack style, not fun trying to carry one of those around.
Further North reply :
I have three sling packs for my wading river fishing - all happen to be Orvis, but good ones are made by plenty of other companies.
I like the following:
- They go over one shoulder out of the way of my rod hand
- They have a secondary belt that keeps them from slipping around when I bend down to net a fish
- They have a place to attach a net (I use a large trout net for smallies in rivers)
- They pull around front to access what I need when I need it without having to wade to shore
- Two of them have flip out places to hold lures, etc, while I tie on a new one.
- They have places to hang the wet lures for drying
- Two of them have good spots to tuck a water bottle or two
- They ride high up between my shoulder blades and keep the weight off my lower back...I mostly forget they are there.
- They come in all kinds of sizes, depending on what you want to do for the day...I keep one set up fro trout, one for smallies, one for toothy fish.
Here's one that's better than the one's I have, IMO: http://www.orvis.com/p/safe-passage-guide-sling-pack/14zh
Here's another from Simms: http://www.simmsfishing.com/headwaters-large-sling-pack.html
Here's one from Fishpond: http://www.fishpondusa.com/product/detail/thunderhead-sling/2427
Jim Hill reply :
sounds nice, but what about comfort with a sling? Gonna sound odd but I have a bad back and when carrying around my current tackle bag, it hurts eventually. Thats why I figured a backpack with support would be better. I carry everything I own in my current bag, which isn't a ton, but the space is super limited! I can only walk short distances so I figure a pack of some sort would be best.
Further North reply :
Jim, I love the comfort - as I mentioned, the weight stays up where it doesn't bother my lower back at all.
I often spend all day on the river, fishing, wading, etc...and I'd take the sling pack over anything else I've tried.
Works great for me.
cgolf reply :
On 2/23/2016 at 11:26 AM, Jim Hill said:granted, but all backpacks aren't the same. Guess I'll go read some reviews on amazon
Best thing to do is go to a sporting goods store like DSG that caters to more than fishing and look at both fishing packs and standard backpacks. That way you can see how the fit and how the pockets are set up in person. REI stores have a huge variety of packs if you have one nearby.
Jim Hill reply :
also, now that i've been told to check on other things, my main concerns were carrying it of course, space, organization and durability.
Mine now can carry 4 3700's and almost nothing else on the outside pockets. I have things like my scale, camera, line spools, pliers, plastics..etc If I got some jansport, imo, just toss it all in the bag and its an unorganized mess I will have to dig through.
I suppose i'd be open to a different tackle bag if it was better. I got mine at walmart. I had bought a plano softsiderx 3600 but it was too small so I went with a mossy oak colored 3700.
On 2/23/2016 at 12:00 PM, cgolf said:Best thing to do is go to a sporting goods store like DSG that caters to more than fishing and look at both fishing packs and standard backpacks. That way you can see how the fit and how the pockets are set up in person. REI stores have a huge variety of packs if you have one nearby.
I think about an hour and 15 min drive there might be a DSG. I live in the middle o nowhere lol
cgolf reply :
On 2/23/2016 at 11:59 AM, Further North said:Jim, I love the comfort - as I mentioned, the weight stays up where it doesn't bother my lower back at all.
I often spend all day on the river, fishing, wading, etc...and I'd take the sling pack over anything else I've tried.
Works great for me.
Knowing the Orvis bags, I have one, can you get a couple of 3600s in yours? The one I have wouldn't do that. If price is not a big deal fishpond usually makes bulletproof gear, you do pay for it, but the quality is really good.
Saying that Jim if you have a fly shop in your area take a look there, they should have lots of solutions for bank and wading anglers.
Jim Hill reply :
Im lucky to have a walmart in my area lol I checked out some orivs slings and they don't look like they can carry my 3700's or if I downsized to 36's. I think somewhere if I traveled I could find a shop. We do have over 15,000 lakes here
Further North reply :
cgolf...one of my sling packs (no longer made, but you can find them around on Amazon or eBay if you look) will hold a couple 3600s.
I use smaller boxes - again, swiped from the trout guys ans they've pretty well got this stuff nailed - because I find them easier to use.
I like the bigger fly boxes for streamers - they are usually waterproof and easy to hold with one hand while standing fanny deep in a river.
I keep an eye open at Sierra Trading Post and snag them when they come up for nutty discounts.
Here's a "regular" fishing pack at Sierra Trading Post, also by Simms: http://www.sierratradingpost.com/simms-headwaters-1and2-day-hydration-backpack~p~104tj/?filterString=fishing-bags-and-tackle-boxes~d~43%2F&colorFamily=02
Hard to beat for $70....
Simms makes GREAT gear, really made with fishermen in mind, IMO.
cgolf reply :
This is a bag I have that I got a long time ago that had I fly fishing chest pack that strapped onto the front straps. Attached some pictures, it has two side pockets that are pretty spacious along with 2 bigger front pockets one having 2 small pockets integrated into it. In the main pocket I have 2 4700 guide series double decker boxes in their. Something like that would probably work pretty good for ya.
Jim Hill reply :
yeah that looks pretty solid and I think the two boxes are equal to 4 3700 singles is it not?
cgolf reply :
On 2/23/2016 at 12:15 PM, Further North said:cgolf...one of my sling packs (no longer made, but you can find them around on Amazon or eBay if you look) will hold a couple 3600s.
I use smaller boxes - again, swiped from the trout guys ans they've pretty well got this stuff nailed - because I find them easier to use.
I like the bigger fly boxes for streamers - they are usually waterproof and easy to hold with one hand while standing fanny deep in a river.
I keep an eye open at Sierra Trading Post and snag them when they come up for nutty discounts.
Here's a "regular" fishing pack at Sierra Trading Post, also by Simms: http://www.sierratradingpost.com/simms-headwaters-1and2-day-hydration-backpack~p~104tj/?filterString=fishing-bags-and-tackle-boxes~d~43%2F&colorFamily=02
Hard to beat for $70....
Simms makes GREAT gear, really made with fishermen in mind, IMO.
I am with you on smaller boxes, I use 3500 size max for shore fishing, so for me sling packs are awesome. I know a lot of guys though don't like the smaller boxes which rule out a lot of sling packs.
Further North reply :
On 2/23/2016 at 12:13 PM, Jim Hill said:Im lucky to have a walmart in my area lol I checked out some orivs slings and they don't look like they can carry my 3700's or if I downsized to 36's. I think somewhere if I traveled I could find a shop. We do have over 15,000 lakes here
I have this one, not sold any longer by Orvis...but they're around if you look: http://www.orvis.com/p/gale-force-sling-pack/4h1p
16" x 10.5" x 6"...I use it for my toothy fish wading. It'll hold a couple 3600s...but as above, I've switched over to smaller boxes as I find them more user friendly for me.
cgolf reply :
On 2/23/2016 at 12:21 PM, Jim Hill said:yeah that looks pretty solid and I think the two boxes are equal to 4 3700 singles is it not?
Pretty close, the bottom is similar to a standard 3700 and the top is closer to the slims. They are great boxes, TW or the Plano site should have the dimensions.
Jim Hill reply :
i'd love to swap to smaller boxes but I fish mainly for toothy fish, as said. Northern pike, musky, some small and largemouth too. The lures I have are hard to fit in smaller boxes, thats the only reason I don't use them. Those husky jerks and big daredevles take up space!
Further North reply :
Here we go on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORVIS-GALE-FORCE-SLING-PACK-/121897734339?hash=item1c61abd0c3:g:BfYAAOSw~OVWxMNr
And a Simms Waypoints @ $115: http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIMMS-Waypoints-Fly-Fishing-Tackle-Gear-Sling-Bag-Pack-Gunmetal-Grey-Large-New-/191787039790?hash=item2ca765fc2e:g:-fYAAOSw5dNWno3T
18” x 10” x 9.5”
Jim Hill reply :
The cabela's bag is only $59 and doesn't look so bad? I was set on a wild river one at $149 at first.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/cabela-s-advanced-anglers-8482-backpack/1546939.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dfishing%252Bbackpack%26x%3D10%26y%3D6%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%252BProducts&Ntt=fishing+backpack
Further North reply :
On 2/23/2016 at 12:25 PM, Jim Hill said:i'd love to swap to smaller boxes but I fish mainly for toothy fish, as said. Northern pike, musky, some small and largemouth too. The lures I have are hard to fit in smaller boxes, thats the only reason I don't use them. Those husky jerks and big daredevles take up space!
They do...but look around and see what's out there - I'm in NW WI, not too far from you and fish a lot of similar water, I can't take all my stuff with me (that's what the boat is for!) but I can easily carry what I'll use on the river for a day.
Jim Hill reply :
yeah boat trips are few and far between, without a boat!
Further North reply :
On 2/23/2016 at 12:32 PM, Jim Hill said:yeah boat trips are few and far between, without a boat!
Yup...I was there a few years back.
Take a look at those last two I posted - they might work for you.
Jim Hill reply :
yea the simms one I am looking at on a different site and looking at video reviews.
Further North reply :
Good luck in your search - feel free to PM me if you have any questions you want to ask off line.
Jim Hill reply :
sure thing!
Slade House reply :
On 2/23/2016 at 11:56 AM, Jim Hill said:sounds nice, but what about comfort with a sling? Gonna sound odd but I have a bad back and when carrying around my current tackle bag, it hurts eventually. Thats why I figured a backpack with support would be better. I carry everything I own in my current bag, which isn't a ton, but the space is super limited! I can only walk short distances so I figure a pack of some sort would be best.
I have an Abu Garcia pack back and a sling , i use the sling everyday . You may find that sometimes all you need is a sling . And casting with one on is no problem
Paul Roberts reply :
I didn't like the "fishing backpacks" I saw. Even bought a fancy looking Browning one and ebayed it pronto. It was a cavernous thing meant to hold several 3600/3700 boxes. The fishing packs I looked at -although this was a few years ago- just didn't have all the little details that make a pack really work for me.
I ended up at an REI store where there is a huge selection and found a pack that works great. It's well thought out with more compartments to organize things, rather than having all the stuff rattling around in big plastic boxes. I carry smaller boxes each designated for a lure or technique type, which I can easily add or remove as water or conditions change through the season. I keep designated 3700 boxes too, but they are for warehousing at home.
What I like about the pack I chose is the separate compartments for lure boxes, rain jacket, snacks, sunglasses, sunblock, etc.. . I esp like the many small pockets and sleeves within the front zippered "office" pouch where I can put terminal tackle, nippers, hemostat, thermometer, file, multi-tool, tape, scale, leader spools, reel spools, etc... Mesh side pockets hold water bottle and fish rag. Shoulder straps are well padded -tackle weight adds up quick. It's been durable too, in perfect shape after some years of use.
I guess my advice is if you don't find something you like -and I suggest you really look before you buy- find a place with a big selection of packs and go to town.
Bruce424 reply :
i wuld love te smaller wld river bckpack, but is so expensive. I own a red basspro bckpack, its alright holds alot how i have it setup but it gets heavy.
Further North reply :
On 2/23/2016 at 12:30 PM, Jim Hill said:The cabela's bag is only $59 and doesn't look so bad? I was set on a wild river one at $149 at first.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/cabela-s-advanced-anglers-8482-backpack/1546939.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dfishing%252Bbackpack%26x%3D10%26y%3D6%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%252BProducts&Ntt=fishing+backpack
I missed this last night - good looking set up, more for non-fly-fishing folks.
As long as the pack weight doesn't get carried in the part of your back that hurts, it should be OK...and the waist bet should help with that.
blckshirt98 reply :
I use a Kelty Redtail and couldn't be happier. I've tried a sling style bag, and 4 other backpacks, but this is the one that I've stuck with. It's light as a feather, has dual water bottle holders with strap downs that can be used to hold extra rods (I'll stick a water bottle on one side, and use the other for extra rods/reels if I want to bring any extra setups). It's the perfect size for a trip the lake, and light enough but has enough support to carry a bunch of stuff comfortably if you need to make a trek out to your spot.
atcoha reply :
I use my kids used school backpacks for my bank fishing. They work fine for the 4 3600 boxes and several bags of plastics, plus the other stuff I throw in there. I use one of those bps tackle bags and speed bags on the jon boat. I really like those wild river bags, but just can't justify the cost over the few old packs thrown in my kid's closets...
Good luck.
Sundance reply :
I use the BPS Deer trail daypack $20. The bottom front compartment holds 8-10 bags of plastics, the top front holds megastrike scent and KVD line conditioner and inside can hold 3 3700s and a camelback all for $20.
Jim Hill reply :
its up to 2 backpacks im considering to buy, the bass pro one and the tackleware house one. Both well within my budget, just having a hard time deciding but I think the TW one has better space for 3700's
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