Why the Texas Best Wading Vest is Built Differently

If you have ever waded chest-deep on a Texas flat with a rod tucked under your arm, a tacklebox floating on a stringer behind you, and a reel that took a dunk you did not plan on, you already

understand why this vest exists.

After 40 years of wade-fishing, Capt. David Drinkard decided it was time to design his own wade

fishing vest. The result is the Texas Best Wading Vest, sold outside Texas as The Wade Vest, and it

is now protected by U.S. Patent No. 12,089,581. Here is what makes it different from every other

vest, belt, and back-strap rig on the market.

Three Problems, One Solution

The vest was designed around three goals that every serious wader will recognize:

1. Carry extra rods & reels combos, and extra tackle. The rod holders are rigid, allowing very little movement, so your spare combos are not swinging, clanking, or spooking fish.

2. Keep everything dry and above the waterline. Tackle, and rod & reels ride high between your

shoulders, even on chest-deep wades. Your expensive reels never touch the water.

3. Keep it all behind you, out of the way, but still reachable. Rods, reels, and the tackle box sit

behind your shoulders where they are not in your casting lane, yet you can reach back and grab

what you need without taking the vest off.

Mission accomplished.

What you get with your order

Every vest ships ready to fish, with no add-ons required to get started:

 Two rigid rod holders, sized to fit your bait cast and spinning combos, mounted to eliminate

movement and noise.

 Water-resistant tackle box, with dividers available to organize your

tackle, hooks, and lures.

 Front pouch for the items you want up front and fast such as your phone or key fob and more soft plastics.

 50+ MOLLE-style attachment loops for pliers, Boga Grip, stringer, line cutters, wade net, fish

bag, and more!

 Padded shoulder straps and padding, for all-day comfort!

 Corrosion-resistant mounting hardware built for the harshest saltwater conditions

 Reflective decal for visibility in the water in low light

Five-Point Adjustability, SM to 3XL

One vest fits sizes Small through 3XL thanks to adjustment in five places. That means the same vest fits you in July over a fishing shirt and in January bundled up over waders, heavy layers, and a wading jacket. Women / Youth versions are also available to fit XS to MED sizes!

Built From Injection-Molded Plastic

The rod holders and tackle box mounts are made from injection-molded plastic, a highly durable

material that shrugs off salt, sun, and the abuse of being tossed in a truck bed after a long day.

Pick Your Color

The vest is available in five colors:

 Black Solid (Ash Gray accessories)

 Coyote Solid (Tan accessories)

 Silver Fox Solid (Ash Gray accessories)

 Desert Camo (Sand accessories)

 Green Camo (Tan accessories)

Order your vest today at www. drinkardandco.com and have it shipped right to your door!