Do you wear a back support?

[Andy]

A fully loaded fishing vest holding a rain jacket, water bottle, lunch and whatever else, plus a landing net, can have a toll on how an angler's back feels during a long fishing day. Several manufacturers make back supports to help overcome this problem. Do you wear one? If so, what brand and how well do you feel it helps?

 

[golden beetle]

Andy, GB mag is going global, and I need a geezer to write shit like this about back supports, and laxatives.

Whatsayou, gramps?

 

[WBDluver]

i dont wear one. I take breaks even if im not off stream i will sit for a while when the fishing slows. I hear some companies that used to give them to their employees no longer do. Found out it weakens the muscles instead of building them up.

 

[sunsignarcher]

Going from a vest to a waste pack I noticed a HUGE difference.

Getting the the gear off your shoulders helps.

 

[lightenup]

Going from a vest to a waste pack I noticed a HUGE difference.

Getting the the gear off your shoulders helps.

I agree, also a belt on the chest pack securely fastened will act as a bit of support......

 

[browntrout27]

I wear a bra. Gives me all the support I need.

 

[NJpatbee]

I have used the same "shorty" vest for over 30 years and with a bad back I have not had a problem. I am loaded with flies and fly boxes, tippet material, the usual tools (scissors, nippers, leader straightener, etc.). I do not carry food in my vest (perhaps a water), and it is fairly light. I do believe that keeping the weight higher on my torso and not dragging heavy pockets down low eases the strain. I have used simple ace bandage type support for my lower back if it is sore and it helps somewhat but I still have to take frequent breaks. You may want to give the shorty or waste pack a try, or lighten your load if you can.