I still use it as a fishing backpack ... that I like to fill up with my go-to patterns and a detachable pouch where I carry ...
Fly fishing vests have been around since the beginning ... it is surprisingly lightweight and comfortable, and the back pouch lets you store larger gear such as a rain jacket or snacks for all ...
The allure of fly fishing gripped me early in life as a mid-teen, beginning with tying flies, learning how to use those flies ...