A Recap to 2011

January 2, 2012 in Year end Review - 2011

After browsing through the miscellaneous photos on my computer I realized 2011 didn’t really begin until I moved back to Alaska.

I was gracious enough to get out a few times back in the Florida panhandle and manage my first redfish, but otherwise I wasn’t on the water too much. Luckily the timeframe of my family and I getting orders to move back to Alaska was in the peak of Summer. Summer here means five species of salmon, huge rainbows and grayling a plenty. Although moving back to Alaska meant being back home and somewhat know the waters around me, I still struggled to get out as much as I would have liked. When I did manage to get on the water, I made many new fishing buddies and friendships that will last a lifetime. Below is a gallery from this past year and the memories that were made.


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William Joseph Flux Fanny Pack – First Look

June 25, 2011 in Gear Reviews

The Willy J Flux Fanny Pack in all it’s glory!

A new feature from William Joseph Fly Fishing is Zip-No technology.
Rare earth magnets are used in place of the zipper as seen in the picture above.
It creates a perfect watertight seal. Perfect area for flies, tippets or leaders.

Willy J, who else?

Above the magnetic drop-down pocket is another good sized pocket.
Along with the rest, this one does not come with the Zip-No technology,
but does have a watertight seal with the zippers.

A closer view at what the zipper seal looks like

The biggest pocket in the pack. Tons of room and plenty of ways to
organize. In addition to all the space, there is individual mesh
pockets for whatever you desire.

Same pocket, but a view from the top. As you can see, there is
one more zippered pouch. This would be an ideal spot for anything
needing a safe water-free cubby.

This is one of my favorite features of the Flux. I am a fanny pack guy and also
have a a Willy J stripping packet. It creates a couple small problems when
both in use. This pack combines the two. The last zippered section of the pack
has a pop-out stripping basket! Very well sized, and hides away well.



Both sides come with water bottle holders and straps to secure them in place.

Even more zippered pockets, great placement.

Comfort on your waist.

Another one of my favorite features is the support you get from the neck
strap. I always have to much crap in my pack and it tends to slide down as
the day goes on. Thanks to Willy J, I won’t have that problem anymore.

A close-up of the padded neck strap.

Breath-ability

Compresses great when empty.

The Flux comes in sage and blue.


The Flux sells for $119.95, a small price to pay for quality, comfort, and performance. For more information, shoot over to William Joseph Fly Fishing.