Alaska is a great testing ground for gear. If a jacket markets itself as "Guide Tough," give it a month in Alaska and you'll see. I've had high-end pieces of gear fall way short of their marketing ...

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Fly Fishing's Only Constant Is Water This bag isn't "protection against water"; it is 100% waterproof-submersible protection. When you close the zipper this bag is sealed tight, water ain't gettin in.

Looking for a simple, waterproof fly fishing pack? The Yeti Sidekick keeps things minimal yet functional, with easy access and rugged durability.

I needed a slingpack that had enough room to carry a long camera lens, a camera, and fly fishing gear. And it had to be industrial-strength waterproof. I needed a waterproof sling pack that was big ...