Staying Hydrated While Fishing

To me fishing isn't only about catching fish. I catch a lot of trout, many of them quite large, but the catching is really part of the sideshow. To me, fishing is as much about being out in nature as it is about catching the fish. I'll hike for miles, up or downstream, basking in the glory of nature, until I find a nice stretch of river to fish. I think Aristotle said it best when he said, "In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous."

The point is, that in many instances fishing involves a lot of walking and or hiking. This being the case, staying hydrated is very important, especially in the heat of the summer, when your body is losing moisture due to sweating. I used to carry two or three bottles of water with me in my fishing vest, which worked, but was quite bulky and uncomfortable. Then a Snowboarding friend of mine gave me an idea……a Camelback.

If you've never heard of a Camelback, it's a water carrier that fits on your body like a small backpack. The think is, it's much less bulky that a backpack, and not at all heavy. A Camelback fits under you fishing vest perfectly. You don't even notice it's there, and then when you need a drink, the nozzle is right there for you to get your water. They are beautiful pieces of equipment, which cyclists have known about for years. A Camelback is the perfect way to keep hydrated while fishing.

With the help of a Camelback, it is no longer necessary to carry bulky bottles of water with you while fishing. Using a Camelback also eliminates the need to clean your fishing vest of empty water bottles before every trip. I personally hate that, and always end up lugging around an extra empty water bottle. Using a Camelback also eliminates any chance of an empty water bottle being left along you favorite river or lake. If you're looking for the best way ever devised to stay hydrated while fishing, take a look at what a Camelback has to offer you.