Rockfish:

I started with a Walmart fanny pack, but found it didn't hold all the things I wanted to carry along with me while I hiked and fished the banks.

The wife got me a Woolrich fishing vest for Christmas, and it is superb at holding everything I need, and more. Like most folks, I keep tackle in smaller boxes which fit well into the pockets, and there are pockets and pouches of all differing sizes to handle everything, including a large one on the back to hold lunch.

Agreed though, on a boat you need to carry more "stuff". My boat is not for rivers (that's why its for sale right now), but I have several larger tackle boxes - one of which will be converted for use on the new sled or drift boat.

I'm not an experienced steelheader, but do catch my share of salmon when the seasons are open, and have access to some good water close by. If your ever up this way (Concrete), drop me a note and we'll head down behind the house and see what we can drum up.

Mike B