Vision: Mega Reel Bag
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Matt
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It took me a long time to finally purchase a reel bag I like. I can't tell you how many hours I spent searching drawers, bags, my truck, and the basement for an extra spool or the 300 grain sink tip that I saw last season. My gear was literally strewn all over the house and beyond! In the past I have owned at least a couple reel cases, but they were either too small or didn't function well enough to hang on to. When I saw the Vision Mega Reel Bag I was hopeful. The first thing I noticed about the case is the size. It measures 18" x 12.5" x 7" plenty big to hold the majority of my gear, while not being so big that it becomes cumbersome to transport. When I opened the bag the 14 zippered pockets on the cover sold me. Here are some of the features that set the Vision Mega Reel Bag apart from the rest:
First, the shear amount of gear this bag holds. I fit with room left over the following:
2 bottles of floatant
2 containers of split shot
utility knife
8 spools of tyger leader
40 leaders
6 sink tips
Hatch chart
wader repair kit
10 furled leaders
indicators
reel oil and knot sense
extra laces
rod repair kit
tape
extra zingers
four large fly boxes
four extra lines
5wt reel with extra spool
3wt. reel
2 wt. reel
8wt. spey reel
8wt. reel
camera
leader wallet
lanyard
two buffs
stripping gloves
18 spools of tippet
headlamp
Unlike other reel bags the Vision bag features an extra layer of storage for small items in the lid. In addition to the pockets located on the lid itself there is an extra two-sided flap with storage on both sides.
The Vision bag features heavy duty zippers and a handle from reinforced neoprene, which makes it incredibly comfortable to carry when not using the included shoulder strap.
The bag holds it's shape even when fully loaded
Perhaps most important is the amount of gear the Mega Reel Bag holds.
The nylon shell and attached hardware are top quality and will ensure many seasons of abuse.
In Sum: I have been looking for this bag for a long time! It does everything a gear bag should do and the amount of structured storage for small and large items is, to my knowledge, unmatched. The folks over at Vision have really done a great job with the design of this bag. The quality is excellent and the 14 extra pockets make finding the exact piece of equipment you need a breeze. The lower compartment features fully padded sides and bottom to protect your gear and has a number of adjustable/removable dividers to custom fit reels. The lower compartment is also deep enough to hold boxed fly lines or large saltwater or spey reels with plenty of clearance. As with all Vision equipment I have used the Mega Reel Bag features innovative design and is packed with all the right features.
In the U.S. the full range of Vision products are available exclusively through Steelhead Anglers. Steelhead Anglers was founded by Jack Cook. Jack is a wealth of information when it comes to all things having to do with Scandinavian approaches to fishing and is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the full line of Vision products. The Vision Mega Reel Bag retails for $79.00.
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