cdock Posted March 4, 2008 Posted March 4, 2008 I'm looking at getting a William Joseph "vest" for an anniversary gift this year. Any body have some user experience on specific models? Any model to gravitate to or any to stay away from? I've definately decided to give up the classic vest. Quote
bigbowtrout Posted March 4, 2008 Posted March 4, 2008 Just get her a blender they love that stuff Quote
cdock Posted March 4, 2008 Author Posted March 4, 2008 LOL! Naw the vest is for me dude. I don't like blenders. LOL! Quote
bigbowtrout Posted March 4, 2008 Posted March 4, 2008 I don't own any of there stuff but it does look awesome http://www.williamjoseph.net/ Quote
ReelLife Posted March 4, 2008 Posted March 4, 2008 I have the Confluence model. It doesn't have enough room for a rain jacket, water, food, etc. I ended up switching to a fly fishing lanyard and a knapsack. Maybe the Escape model would have worked better for me. Quote
Brownstone Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 I was a vest man my whole life, the pockets the pouches the pouches in the pockets..I had it bad.. this last summer I met some new fishing buddies that packed bags, after winning a new bag at the clean up this summer (perhaps a sign?) I threw all my gear in it, plus a bunch of other stuff I'd never be able to pack in a vest. It took a little getting use to at first, but I gave it some time and I don;t think I'll ever go back to a vest. PROS holds more less restriction cooler in summer don;t have to try and squeeze a warm coat over/under it in winter you are on shore when rigging up so loosing gear is almost eliminated CONS less comfortable while fishing and walking (for me anyway) have to go to shore to rig up some people may think you look like a rookie(if you care about that sort of thing ) best i can compare it to is playing hockey at the rink in full gear, then heading to the pond to play shinny with just gloves and a stick. Quote
JMasson Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 I have the "Escape" pack and I really do like it. It carries all the gear I need and has room to spare. I also have their older style that looks like the Confluence and I've been thinking about picking up either one of their fanny packs (Catalyst) or possibly their Satchel. I think their gear is excellent and very well made. James Quote
ladystrange Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 Just get her a blender they love that stuff someone has a death wish... Quote
Brownstone Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 someone has a death wish... hit the road JACK .. you'd love a blender admit it .. 4 blade, 6 speed, 12 amps of puree power .. I can see the twinkle in your eye Quote
ladystrange Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 hit the road JACK .. you'd love a blender admit it .. 4 blade, 6 speed, 12 amps of puree power .. I can see the twinkle in your eye i could so take that way beyond over the line for a 'family' forum. LOL no not really. i dont need a blender. a vest on the other hand... i could use another one. Quote
Guest lookinforwalter Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 Just get her a blender they love that stuff Thats too funny! Quote
bigalcal Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 Just get her a blender they love that stuff May I suggest.... http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/template...r&noImage=0 Quote
bigbowtrout Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 May I suggest.... http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/template...r&noImage=0 Sweet Mother of God I want one Quote
reevesr1 Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 Sweet Mother of God I want one You could probably mix up some cake batter. From what I understand, you like cake. Quote
nwalker Posted March 12, 2008 Posted March 12, 2008 How about the Fishpond vest/packs? Anyone have experience with them? Quote
Brownstone Posted March 12, 2008 Posted March 12, 2008 yeah, thats what I ran when i use to be a vest guy, good quality for sure. Quote
rscarrott Posted March 14, 2008 Posted March 14, 2008 Going back to your original question about William Joseph, I recently bought a "Coastal" pack. It's no longer in production, or at least not on the web site, but you can still find them around. At any rate, I find it very comfortable and easy to organize. It has quickly become my favorite vest/pack. Quote
cdock Posted March 17, 2008 Author Posted March 17, 2008 Thanks everyone for all the input. I realy want one of those things on Cabela's. Sweeeeeeeeeeeet! But I went with the Equinox. It holds everything I need and then some and the water bladder feature will be well worth it. It also forced me to be more selective in what I actually NEED on the river instead of taking all the WANTS with me. Much lighter now. Quote
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