My Perfect Fishing Pack:
A Search for a Minimalist Pack with Everything I Need for a Day on the Water Stephen Myers
For months I've been adding and subtracting items from my Zimmerbuilt Strap Pack, trying to find the optimal balance between everything I want and everything I need while fishing in the backcountry. It had to be small and light enough to fit in my backpacking base-pack, while still providing me with the supplies to have an enjoyable fishing experience while on the trail. Below are some photos and descriptions of the items that made it into the pack, all thought out based on their usability and overall weight. I have to laugh while writing this because it's a chilly 17 degrees here on Colorado’s Front Range and I'm dreaming of icefree alpine lakes and not having to wear snowshoes. Needless to say, I’ll definitely be prepared when the time comes to get back up into the higher altitudes. I hope that you’ll find the list of items helpful in adding a few tools and accessories to your pack for this coming season. EMPTY STRAP PACK WITH ITEMS DAISY CHAINED OR SECURED TO THE OUTSIDE (TOP TO BOTTOM):
1. CRKT Minimalist Fixed Blade Knife
2. Custom Braided Paracord Lanyard 3. Abel Nippers (native trout pattern) & Abel Zinger 4. Umpqua Forcep Pliers attached with S-Hook connector 5. Tenkara line spool (Size 2.5 Fluorocarbon Line, 12ft); 4,5,6x Umpqua Tippet. Both on shock cord with an end clamp
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