I like to carry a little of everything so I have converted to a fanny pack. It is less cumbersome then carring a bag and it feels a lot better then those 20+lb vest with every pocket filled with stuff. There are a lot of fanny packs out in the market for fishermen but I like 3 brands.
1. The JW fanny pack. It has padding and plenty of room plus pockets and it is one of the most comfortable packs I have yet to use. When you need something, just turn it in front and get what you need and then return to your backside.
2. LL Bean modular packs are roomy for just about evrything you can need to carry and the chest or waist conversion is nice.
3.IMD System(Interchangeable Modular design).
A lot like the JW packs but you can buy different bags and components to customize what you wanna carry. It has locking mechinism that clips to the main belt and you can take off or add on different pouches. Waterbottle holder, Waterproof camera bag, from large to small or vice versa bags. You name it it will have an interchangeable pouck or holder for it.

All these fanny packs will not bankrupt you either.