Patagonia 'Stealth Atom Sling' is hot!!!!!

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

$89.00

http://video.patagonia.com/video/Stealth-Atom-Sling

[Jed Peters]

Huh. I just watched it that little vid, seems like something I might like? I'd have to try one loaded, see how it fishes....Feel like it's something I might like more than a hip sack?

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Some of our staff really like it.......

[DAVID95670]

Got one .... Love it .... Highly recommend it ....

[RomieRome51]

I just got mine...I have used 4 time now and love it. It's there when u need it and not in the way when ur fishing. Thank u Jim and Kiene's for the heads up on this awesome gear!

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

We just got a bunch more in from Patagonia today............

[Adam Grace]

I just ordered one from Patagonia today. I am very excited about using mine for spey fishing. It is a pretty cool sling pack, the best one that I have seen yet. I like the built-in waterproof pouch, it's perfect for electronics, like when I bring my cel phone with me. The water bottle holder on the bottom is perfect for my Kleen Kanteen. I appreciate the stabilizing crossing strap, my current sling doesn't have one and it wiggles off my shoulder after casting for a while.

I can't wait to use mine once it comes in the mail. I will post a report after I get enough time to use mine.

[luckydude]

Got one as well, I've posted reviews of it here. I used it in the Bob, fished most of the summer with it, it's perfect for me.

Here's what mine carries:

http://www.mcvoy.com/lm/pat-sling.jpg

[aaron]

8 more just rolled into the shop, get one while they last.

[itsbenlong]

I purchased one of these bags earlier in the year after looking hi and low for something that works for me. I was looking for something that would do the following:

1. Stay out of the way while I am casting/fishing.
2. Stay snug on my back when I am hiking/climbing/crawling to that next hole.
3. Carry enough for the day but not too much keeping it light and unnoticeable.
4. Carry water on the outside, not taking up bag room.
5. Does not stick out to far on my back or front.
6. Stay centered on my back.
7. Easy, quick access including zippers that will open with one hand.

This is the first and only bag I can find that meets all of those needs. It holds more than I expected and is very deceiving to the eye. I had no idea it would hold as much as it does. I often like to spend much of my time swinging for steelhead and have recently attempted indicator fishing on occasion. I have also added a Spey rod to my arsenal and this bag holds everything I need for both applications. I currently carry in my bag:

1. 3 – 4x5 (not all 3 are the same size but close to it) fly boxes for swinging & nymphing.
2. Egg patterns & bead box.
3. 4 Flouro spools of tippet.
4. 2 small spools of mono.
5. 1 bottle of water which stays out of the way and hangs at the bottom of the bag which balances it in a way that you forget it is even there.
6. 1 hand rag, 1 neck buff
7. misc tools
8. Several other small items and my phone, wallet, fishing license.

I still have room for more items but feel I already carry more than I need and ever use.
My phone happens to fit in the pocket on the shoulder strap which is much easier to get to. However, it wouldn’t last long if I took a dunk. When I am fishing treacherous waters, I put my phone in a simms waterproof pouch that hangs around my neck so I can get to it when needed.

The waterproof pouch in this bag is nice to have, but I have never used it because I would never be able to get to it in time if it rang. If I wasn’t fishing when I should be working I would probably store it in the built in waterproof pouch. Anyway, I guess I have said enough about this bag. To sum it up in a few words; this bag is the bomb and I love it.

If I were to wish for one addition, it would be waterproof instead of water resistant. However, I dunked it once and nothing was wet inside. I also wore it all day in the rain and everything stayed dry inside except when I opened it to access it. Also, sometimes when a bag is 100% waterproof, it is difficult to open and access. Especially with one hand!