I wore out a Spiderwire backpack.  Replaced it with a Plano Z-Series that was on sale.  The Plano is made of the right material for kayak fishermen, but an accountant must have designed it.  Good first effort though.  

 

As soon as I wear the Plano out I'm going back to Spiderwire.

I've got a nice Abu backpack from dick's,  wasn't overly expensive and does what I need it to do when I use it.

Long-time lurker, first time poster, here...thanks for the great forum!

 

After looking at all the fishing-specific options last year, I ended up retiring my work laptop backpack for use to haul my gear. It's an original "Surge" from The North Face (NOT the Surge II or their current offerings - this one is about 8 years old - 30 bucks will get you one off eBay). It can comfortably hold two 3700s (main compartment) and and a 1490 plastics binder (laptop compartment), with room to spare for tools, a few drinks, and a spare shirt (ancillary compartment and various little exterior compartments/pockets) . I have found that I can squeeze three 3700s in there with the binder and tools, but it gets bulky and is less comfortable. Since I live in the city, I usually wear it while fishing, and also usually have to do a bit of slightly strenuous hiking to get to the good spots near me. I have no problems loading it up with three and the binder if we are taking out the boat, though.

 

I've also figured out that I can use the side straps and Lycra pockets to carry some rods...ultalight gear seems to work best, but I still have to be careful about the height of the rods (versus over-hanging limbs, etc.) and not breaking the guides while strapping them on.

 

Obviously, this set-up isn't for everyone, but the pack, itself, is made to be comfortably worn for extended periods (which it is), and it just happens to fit the right amount of tackle (especially if I have a buddy or the wife out with me).

Welcome! I'm going to figure something out once my current bag wears out. I like the Cabela's one that was mentioned earlier. I currently don't even have a backpack to use. My old one was used for a suitcase for many years and it ripped so I had to toss it. 

I just use my hunting backpack when I need a fishing pack. It's a Brookwood saddle cloth backpack with a leather bottom. You can stick 4 or 5 Plano 3600 organizers in it (I rarely carry more than 2 or 3). I've owned this pack for 20 years. No holes. Looks brand new. Granted, it has only seen moderate use I guess and no abuse. But it also does vacation duty and has been to Disney World, Costa Rica and many other places. You can still get these packs online. Mine is style of Mountain Man Backpack. Made in USA to boot. I don't rep them but believe in sharing about good gear when I find it.  

On 8/17/2017 at 6:16 AM, Shanexd9 said:

The one I was looking at is the Spiderwire fishing backpack from Dick's Sporting Goods.

 

 

 

Says it has a cooler compartment which will be nice where I am. I currently take something to drink with me and stick it in the mesh pocket on the back of my over the shoulder bag and within an hour it's warm.

 

 

I have this one, but the older model that's black and red. Iv'e had it for 3 years and it's still in one  piece. It comes with 3 trays in the bottom, and the top is a cooler. There's a flap that you can lift and it will get rid of the cooler section so you have more space to slide in bigger trays. I used to carry everything in that bag and it got tiresome. Now I've downsized my tackle because I've learned what works well at all the lakes and ponds I fish from the bank. So now I just leave it on when I'm fishing.

I don't have a ton of tackle, but I do have everything in one box. I just wanted the convience of being able to carry it all on my back.

It's a great bag, and worth the money IMO.