First off, if you're worried about waterproof vests, buy one you like and waterproof it with some of the sprays on the market.

Ok, I have an old Cabela's shortie model thta has held up quite wel. The short length is great for dep wading. Plus it has JUST enough pockets. I've fond over theyears, th more pockets you have,the more CRAP you put in them. Once I downscaled, the more I put th gear I needd, adnnot so much extra stuff. I also have a chest pack, but am giog t sell it here shortly. I'm loking at buyin a vest or pack just for y fly fishing. Looking at either the Verticle master by Sims or a chest pack thtath Fly Shop exlusively caries. This is only for my fly fising mind you. But vest wise, an for he money, I like te Cabela's, an with th spray is waterproof.

Just my .02