[Simon L]

Gents,

Anyone tried either of these . . . . .

http://www.orvis.co.uk/store/product.as ... at_id=5782

http://www.orvis.co.uk/store/product.as ... at_id=5782

I particularly like the concept of the version with the Hydration pack, as i currently use a seperate Hydration pack, but the other one looks potentially more comfortable.

 

[Iestyn Jones]

check this bad boy out Si.

http://www.hartflyshop.com/shooting-sta ... 2_1037.htm

mmmm (need the monkey emoticon!)

 

[Simon L]

check this bad boy out Si.

http://www.hartflyshop.com/shooting-sta ... 2_1037.htm

mmmm (need the monkey emoticon!)

Wow . . . . . . . .that would see ya through a long day exploring down West, eh !!?? Have you tried one of them Iestyn? Just wondering how comfortable they would be when fully loaded, and if they would restrict movement at all ?

 

[Iestyn Jones]

I have Si, I borrowed it from a good friend (who is a director for airflo!!!) loaded it with fly boxes, reels, tippets, jacket, food etc when i fished on the kola peninsula wearing 6-8 hours a day and was superb as the gear does not weigh heavy and was balanced better than my rapala sling bag. for lure fishing i think it would be an awesome bit of kit.

 

[Iestyn Jones]

forgot to say that i didnt find it a hindrance as normally my guye net weighs more when hung on my back! and was spey casting fine and that involves your arms comming across your body/chest (well depending on style of spey)

 

[Simon Clapham]

check this bad boy out Si.

http://www.hartflyshop.com/shooting-sta ... 2_1037.htm

mmmm (need the monkey emoticon!)

I think these paks are on sale with either Glasgow or HarrisBros at the moment

 

[Simon L]

check this bad boy out Si.

http://www.hartflyshop.com/shooting-sta ... 2_1037.htm

mmmm (need the monkey emoticon!)

I think these paks are on sale with either Glasgow or HarrisBros at the moment

Good spot Si. Half price at Glasgow !! http://www.fishingmegastore.com/view.ph ... parent=193 £75 . . . . tempted . . . . very tempted . . . . . . any thoughts . . . . . .???

 

[Iestyn Jones]

christ alive!!!! thats a bargain, been looking at theese for possibly using on the yak aswell.

hmmmm have to re-work my xmas list and do some number crunching!!!

 

[Marc D...]

I don't think i could ever justify buying one of those top of the range chest packs, so i think i would probably go for one of these, http://www.monstertackle.co.uk/fishingl ... -pack.html has anyone tried them? as they seem very reasonably priced...

 

[dai56]

check this bad boy out Si.

http://www.hartflyshop.com/shooting-sta ... 2_1037.htm

mmmm (need the monkey emoticon!)

I think these paks are on sale with either Glasgow or HarrisBros at the moment

Good spot Si. Half price at Glasgow !! http://www.fishingmegastore.com/view.ph ... parent=193 £75 . . . . tempted . . . . very tempted . . . . . . any thoughts . . . . . .???

A good price yes but i'm having problems with them as we speak order went in on the 9th rang them yesterday they have no record of the order even after i gave them the order number post code etc i was told they would ring me back no call back from them sent email to them this morning still no reply will ring them again soon will keep you posted as to the outcome

 

[Simon Clapham]

I don't think i could ever justify buying one of those top of the range chest packs, so i think i would probably go for one of these, http://www.monstertackle.co.uk/fishingl ... -pack.html has anyone tried them? as they seem very reasonably priced...

But Marc, that one will clash with your tenryu mate, have you no fashion sense at all

 

[Dave Irving]

If your looking for a good Chest Pack, several members of the board have had good things to say about the Sakura Chest Pack. I am pretty sure it works out cheaper than many of those listed above.

Check out Patricks comments (and pic) on the Sakura about half way down this page:
http://seirelandlurefishing.blogspot.co ... -results=7

Might have to get one for next season, will hopefully stop me braining myself everytime I have to jump off a rock.

 

[dai56]

Here's the email i sent them this morning still no reply so on the phone i'm going
Dear sirs
I rang about this order yesterday and was told you would ring me back as yet no phone call from you and still no reel
could you look into this for me i am a returning customer and have even visited your shop
also whenever your shop has been slated for bad customer service on world sea fishing forum i have stood up for you even although your smocks shrink beyond belief after the first wash i bought two one red one green the red one never made it out of the packet before it went in the bin the green one was washed once then both were binned

sorry i was rambling a bit there i have always had good service from you in the past could you look into this for me and tell me when i will be getting my order
thanking you Dai

wonder what they are going to say the reel in question i'm getting for a mate an okuma induron baitcast lhw £24.99 inc p&p he was so impressed with my nitryx 150 he saw me using on the boat he wanted one
oh well lets ring them up dai

 

[dai56]

Well thats the last time i order from them
Chap on phone says i forgot to call you back [no sorry] then said ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? so i asked him to repete what he had just said as i was having trouble with his accent i was told i dinne think there's anything wrong with my accent [or some thing like that]
so i told him to send my order or refund my card he said something else that i didn't understand and put the phone down on me

ho hum dai

 

[Andy Marquis]

I just tried to order something and they insist that Channel Islands pay VAT (so how come Amazon etc take it off) and they want £50 to deliver here. Not even a rod!! That's really taking the piss, I could nearly fly there and collect it for less than that. There are also no concessions to the postal rate. it is what it is, if you don't like it don't order. So I didn't.

My money is as good as anyone in the UK, why should I be ripped off.

 

[Marc D...]

But Marc, that one will clash with your tenryu mate, have you no fashion sense at all

Damn, your right Si', how can i use that on the beach, it will clash REALLY badly , you know me i've got to be colour coordinated..LOL :lol:

 

[John Orrells]

Just found these on a certain Auction site we all know, some of the pricing looks interesting;

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FISHING-UNI-WAIST ... 563692865c

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fly-fishing-Chest ... 439ba04984

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BISON-BACKPACK-CH ... 439b9424f6

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ADULT-BATMAN-UTIL ... 58848c6c55

I guess the last one could work well with a red rod ;-)

 

[Darren Edwards]

marc ive just bought the snowbee chest pack and the backpack.lots of pockets and ultra light....but be careful mate if you are goin to buy a back pack aswel,check the fittings of the back pack as the old stock back packs fastners dont match and cant be connected to the chest pack,but together its a decent kit.rehydration can be put into the back.i had a look at the fishpond ones,really nice but chose snowbee cos its lighter and easier to dry out,cheers daz

 

[Nick Phillips]

Gents,

Anyone tried either of these . . . . .

http://www.orvis.co.uk/store/product.as ... at_id=5782

http://www.orvis.co.uk/store/product.as ... at_id=5782

I particularly like the concept of the version with the Hydration pack, as i currently use a seperate Hydration pack, but the other one looks potentially more comfortable.

I have been looking at these for a bit now.
I have loads of Orvis products and clothing and even though you do pay a lot the quality is very 'high end'.
Check out the waist pack.

 

[Ken O]

I got the sakura chest pack off Pat and i love it, holds everything ud ever need.