Review of Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Lumbar Pack and Orvis Pro Waterproof Hip Pack

[@mathewcampbell8479]

Not sure what water bottle you carry mate, but I use an Elite Fly 550mL (super light and small), which fits brilliantly into the bottle holders (Simms/Fishpond). For long days i carry a UV disinfector as well to make more water. The Elite Fly bottles also look good on my Colnago!

[@merchantmariner6132]

You don't need a fishing pack, you need a lunch box.

[@jamesnelson7290]

Great review!

[@freeride1520]

what net magnetic attachment are you using on the fishpond?

[@robertlouis24]

I use the Fishpond Confluence Net Release 2.0 magnets - very strong - almost too strong…

[@freeride1520]

@@robertlouis24 thank you so much!! how did you attach it? doesn't look like the metal o ring that comes with it

[@robertlouis24]

@@freeride1520 the magnet it comes with a metal o-ring - I then use three of zip-ties to connect the o-ring to the plastic buckle on the waistbelt - I then trim the zip-ties as close as I can - and then cover the cut edge of the zip-ties with Loon UV Knot Sense so that they do not scratch me…

[@JigginwithCarl]

Hello! Do you have the small version of fishpond lumbar pack? Great review btw!

[@robertlouis24]

Carl, no, I have the original version - I have yet to see the small version advertised in Australia - that said, Bill from the Troutbitten Podcast crew was recently raving about the small version of the Fishpond Lumbar Park - Bill recons that it is the perfect size for a Digital SLR (and waterproof to protect his expensive camera) - for me, the original version is the right size for my lightweight RAB rain jacket, a spare reel, a banana, an apple and a packet of chips… enough to keep me fishing all day…