We've all seen that guy: he's got the entire Orvis catalog hanging from his vest.

...okay, I've been that guy. Maybe you have too.

In a lot of ways, fly fishing and other outdoor pursuits have shifted away from carrying more to taking a minimalist approach. It is a great thing. You can move lighter and faster. You can spend more time honing skill. You can focus on the experience.

But there are some situations that warrant more. So how do you do that well? Can you carry a lot without being encumbered by fly boxes, gadgets, and angling miscellany? I think so. I talk about it this week.

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