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kenjiblaster25	Roving/Rolling Waistcoat	Lead	[-]
Posts: 1902 (09/02/07 23:15) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Tags : None Thought I'd ask for some advice on a waistcoat for roving/rolling. I know you can buy fly vest/fishing waistcoats and outdoor gilet type tops. I'm interested to know what people use, especially for the roving/rolling approach. I went to look on Ray's site, but it still wouldn't load. I think my main criteria are: 1) Good storage and function 2) Nothing too garish for colour 3) Probably waterproof breathable, so it would function with layers. Any ideas? Ken
rb	Re: Roving/Rolling Waistcoat	#1	[-]
Posts: 711 (09/02/07 23:18) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	My mate had one last year for a weeks holiday on the Teme, and uses for all his stalking now. He had it from Decathelon of all places, they do a really short one and a normal length one . He had the normal one and its got loads of storage for about £15
kenjiblaster25	Re: Roving/Rolling Waistcoat	#2	[-]
Posts: 1902 (09/02/07 23:32) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Where is there stuff stocked? I've heard them mentioned on BFW before but I've never been able to pin down a UK stockist.
thejesmonddingo	Re: Roving/Rolling Waistcoat	#3	[-]
Posts: 441 (09/02/07 23:37) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	The nearest Decathlon to you is probably Merry Hill shopping centre,Dudley,they only have about 6 stores in Britain,they're a French company. Ian www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/Pr...index.html
stuartcourt	Re: Roving/Rolling Waistcoat	#4	[-]
Posts: 414 (09/02/07 23:59) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	A stalker belt might be worth considering because you can still wear your existing winter clothing. I've used the fox one in the past but now use one from cabelas in america. I use mine all year round and it carries everything i need including my reuben heaton scales and an SLR camara. Once you've scaled down your gear a bit you'll wonder why you ever needed a rucksack/holdall. Belt round your waist,rod in one hand and net in the other.
kenjiblaster25	Re: Roving/Rolling Waistcoat	#5	[-]
Posts: 1902 (10/02/07 00:00) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Cheers, it looks like a nice basic vest, am still interested in some other options.
RollTheBaits	Re: Roving/Rolling Waistcoat	#6	[-]
Posts: 367 (10/02/07 00:32) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hello mate, Theres quite a few options if it's a waistcoat you want. Greys GTRX, Shimano Tribal, Masterline, other fly types and so on. I know Ray favours the Fox bum bag, if it's still done I'm not sure. One thing I would recommend and this is more of a personal choice for myself as I like to be organised, jump from swim to swim and be comfortable and it's the Fox Evolution Rig and Bait carryall. It's organised on the top what with rig wallets to house all you're essentials. Inside the main compartment it's segregated and has two insulated pockets to keep you're bait fresh and it's also very comfortable to swing over you're shoulder and jump to the next swim you have in mind. www.foxint.com/ I have the carp one as the specialist is a little too small for my liking.
spiros	Re: Roving/Rolling Waistcoat	#7	[-]
Posts: 1268 (10/02/07 00:41) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Get yourself the Fox Stalker Belt, loads of room, go for between 10-15 quid on ebay. I can get a small camera, small tackle box, radio, mobile,leads and bait in one.
RollTheBaits	Re: Roving/Rolling Waistcoat	#8	[-]
Posts: 367 (10/02/07 00:46) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	And here it is www.foxint.com/
pikerwoods	Re: Roving/Rolling Waistcoat	#9	[-]
Posts: 593 (10/02/07 01:24) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I like the idea of stalking belt but where do I put my three flasks of tea and my butty box... .
kenjiblaster25	Re: Roving/Rolling Waistcoat	#10	[-]
Posts: 1902 (10/02/07 09:04) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	lol, only 3 flasks? what about a tube of pringles?
gudgeonowl	Re: Roving/Rolling Waistcoat	#11	[-]
Posts: 498 (10/02/07 09:07) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	And a skein of Ginsters ?! Time spent in recconnaissance is seldom wasted.....
kenjiblaster25	Re: Roving/Rolling Waistcoat	#12	[-]
Posts: 1902 (10/02/07 09:35) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	and a string of butchers sausages Anyhow, what about the vest? Though as I'm old enough to remember bumbags from the 80's the idea of a fishing one is appealing. Holy barbel, it's a utility belt?
barbelist	Re: Roving/Rolling Waistcoat	#13	[-]
Posts: 901 (10/02/07 10:28) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Ken, I have spent this first season after Barbel, trying to concentrate on mobility and swim rotation.... ....had to slim down my kit quite a bit as the season has worn on to aid this mobile approach, and now have everything I need rig wise contained in pockets in my coat. I carry my bait, scales and other stuff in a rover bucket on one shoulder, and have my Nash bum buddy stalker seat over the other shoulder in case I feel the need to stay a while in a swim. I carry my rod and landing net in one hand, and the obligatory flask in the other and I'm away When I look back at the kit I used to take on a days fishing for Carp, and compare it to what I take now fishing for Barbel, I'm glad I made the switch Paul
RollingPinBoy	Re: Roving/Rolling Waistcoat	#14	[-]
Posts: 1714 (10/02/07 12:02) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Although i used to use a waistcoat, i don't tend to use one nowadays as if you load it fully with all your essential bits gear, it can become too heavy and ache your shoulders after a while. Good for wading swims though. Today i use belts or various types to hold certain bits and bait. Best ones are a 7 pocket Garlands Mad Dog for all terminal tackle and accessories and bait, worn at the front. Garlands Mad Dog 2 pocket bum bag type for scales/net/fish treatment/licences etc, worn at the back Smaller bum bag holds phone, etc, worn at the side. Lightweight Unhooking mat is clipped to my side. Quick release collapsible Landing net is on my shoulder with a bungee. If i am out for the day, i will also have a lightweight back pack bag which carries my heavier camera gear and a bit of grub and drink...and i need a step ladder..Ray Yoh "They're bigger than me but they keep my ears warm" www.barbelshack.com
Matt Brown	Re: Roving/Rolling Waistcoat	#15	[-]
Posts: 1428 (10/02/07 13:24) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I have the Greys waist length vest and can't rate it highly enough. I use it for chubbing. Most of the time I end up taking a rucksack because I take the digital slr, a flash unit and a couple of lenses. I've been thinking about buying a compact digital camera, just so I can use it more often. See www.greysfishing.com/index.php?if=view&pid=136 ------------------------ www.delticmedia.co.uk
Matchstickman25	postman pat	#16	[-]
Posts: 378 (10/02/07 13:36) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	i use my daiwa carryall when roving, it even allows me to take my keepnet ....... feel like a postman though or a scotsman i like the belt idea but dont think it would go with my kilt
RollingPinBoy	Re: Chilli Willi	#17	[-]
Posts: 1714 (10/02/07 14:11) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Don't forget these then www.enjoy.co.uk/acatalog/...armer.html "They're bigger than me but they keep my ears warm" www.barbelshack.com
RollTheBaits	hahaha	#18	[-]
Posts: 367 (10/02/07 15:40) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	...... As for the Garlands belts, i'll have to look into them, that's a make I have'nt really looked at Ray. And to Matt, looks a very good choice of waist coat, I was looking at that particular one myself. I see Greys do a pretty good GRXi fleece to go under it.
Matt Brown	Re: Roving/Rolling Waistcoat	#19	[-]
Posts: 1428 (10/02/07 18:35) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I don't know much aboiut the Greys fleece, but the waistcoat fits over my full winter battledress and that's about five layers top and five layers bottom! ------------------------ www.delticmedia.co.uk
kenjiblaster25	Re: Roving/Rolling Waistcoat	#20	[-]
Posts: 1902 (11/02/07 09:35) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	remembered another option, tactical vests. bob gill did a review and I'd read it ages ago, never connected the dots.

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