Great article, which got me to thinking about the topic as well.

I began with a shoulder bag/creel much like the polar Creels of today.

After a few years I outgrew that bag and went to a "Field & Stream" vest that carried me through a dozen years at least. My Dad owned one identical to it as well and I think it lasted him nearly 30yrs.

I "upgraded" to a Columbia "salmon" vest with the upright front pockets while out west for a number of years...and then went to the Columbia 'Henry's Fork" model when I moved back east. I still have both and they are very servicable. The Salmon vest is now my sons vest.

These days I fish most often with a shoulder bag again. Preferring to lighten things up a bit.

Thanks for the article!

Ralph