However people do it, I think the idea of a separate pack for ALL your fishing gear and maybe a rain suit/sun screen/bug-dope is a good idea.
I only mentioned trying out the jury rigged day pack before buying, becasue MG specifically mentioned he might want to carry as a front back with his portage pack, not a stand-alone fishing pack.

My day-pack fish pack will work either way, so that' something you "might" want to take in consideration when buying a dedicated pack or a DIY one.

I'm not a fan of Plano type boxes in a canoe, but that's becasue I have a bad habit of dumping them which is my problem not the boxes.

I like those soft tackle binders to hold gear. For my tripping style, it makes my pack more form fitting/compressible and you don't get that "rattle" you do from plastic boxes when your humping a rough portage. Again just me, but something you might want to look into IF your so inclined.

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