This rig was the answer to my wade fishing problems. Pros: 1. The slim, vertical design allows more arm movement and I can get more casts in a day for power fishing. 2. Built in stringer holder is a blessing. It solved a major issue I was having. Plus, I feel better knowing I can throw the stringer away quickly if a shark decides to attack my fish. 3. Being able to hold a 3500 of your choice is nice, plenty of water proof or sealed options on the market. 4. Breathable mesh in hot/humid Texas conditions is excellent. 5. Buckle and strap system is intuitive, no struggling to adjust. 6. Comes with a 3500 tray for terminal and a tiny water proof box (I use it for my car key), glad they included it as a nice touch! 7. D-Ring at the bottom of the rig is great for wading net or fish grips access, well thought out there 👍🏻 Personal issues with the rig: 1. The rod holder just doesn't make sense. I get what they were going for but I get more rod security when I place the rod between the rig and my chest. I would personally get rid of the rod holder BUT KEEP THE D-RING!! The D-Ring there makes sense without the rod holder there!! 2. I don't understand the D-Ring on the back harness? I want to use it but I don't get their intentions. Would love to know how to utilize it! 3. The large pocket closest to you is a super snug fit for the 3500 trays (which I find odd). I'd make both front and back large pouches the same size so they fit the 3500 tray fairly without cramming it? The front pouch is perfect for the 3500 tray (as they probably designed it that way 👍🏻) Overall, great design and will buy again in the future IF it fails. Thanks!

Bought this to wading around tampa bay with minimal tackle. Its perfect!! holds 4 bags of z man plastics as well as one tackle box with enough storage told hold some hard plastics as well as your terminal tackle. Plenty of space to just bring the bare essentials! the rod holder and the plier storage areas work really well and helps a lot when changing tackle while out wading on the water. Two minor gripes about the bag. The position that the stringer needle is right around your right arm. You may on occasion if not paying attention accidently pull the needle out while fighting a fish. It's happen a couple of times but it was no big deal. Also there is a d ring directly above the rod holder. I like to put my fish grips on that side but it can get in the way of the rod when you are tying to put it away. But the pros for the bags are overwhelming and I would recommend this bag to any wade fisherman