Stone Legacy Revolution vs. Ready Rig Ice Pack

[Rugbyguy]

I know there are a ton of debates started already on various topics, but I want information comparing these two rod bags spefically. If I'm going to spend $50 on a bag I might as well make sure I am getting the best one. So those of you who own one or both of these, let me hear from you.

[Matt Breuer]

Revolution, by a landslide.

[Hotspotter]

Rugby:

These are two different products, used for similar applications. Personally, I like both. Which should you buy? Well, that depends on what type of fishing you do and where.

The Revolution offers great protection of your rods, and has a slimmer profile to help save space. It's very portable with the backpack straps, and has a good amount of space above the rods for tackle and other accessories.

I see the ReadyRig Icepack as another useful tool on the ice, as it holds quite a bit of stuff. What you gain in storage, you lose a bit in size/shape. That said, it is designed to be worn on your back, and I think would be great for those folks with extra/bulky gear that needed to hike it all in.

Pay special attention to the size and specific features of each. Think about where you fish, and how you currently store, haul, and protect rods and gear.

I liken it to all the auto manufacturers out there. It would be silly for me to recommend a Chevy Tahoe, and only a Chevy Tahoe for every driver out there. That is, especially if you have no family, and drive 70 miles to work each way

Joel

[trapperdirk]

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Revolution, by a landslide.

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I don't think it's a landslide as I just bought two of them and even though they are a nice case the Revolution is not all that . I'm still going to look further and will try the Ready Rig one as I'm still not satisfied by what I got and in no way will the revolution take 8 combos . Nice well thought out case but still not the cats meow .

TD

[Tyler Holm]

This is a very good question Rugby and I'm interested in what folks have to say as well.

I just bought a Revolution and it sure looks nice. I haven't had the chance to use it yet, but those Ready Rig bags look sweet as well.

Kinda like Joel said, it all depends on how your going to be using the bag.

Let's hear more.

[burl]

I dont think the revolution could hold 8 rigs.You could but it be a big mess and may end up with broken equipment.I really depends on what type of fishing you do.I mainly fish by atv or snowmobile so protection is my major issue.For me a hard side case would probably be better.I used the revolution all last winter and it seemed to hold up well and stores alot of stuff.Seems to be pretty durable.Burl.

[Swimmer]

I used the Revolution all last Winter (about 10 times...I know kind of pitiful), and I liked having the rod protection and storage. That being said, I busted off one rod tip trying to get it in, and seemed to snag jigs in the fabric alot. That being said, I can be kind of a clutz with the equipment especially with cold hands and a quick exit strategy (and maybe a unconscious desire for a new rod?).

[hanson]

The snagging jigs in the fabric problem is going to occur with nearly all rod protection bags, cases, etc. out there.

What I've started to do is use a Tackle Pouch from Today's Tackle as a lure wrap and you'll have no problems with hooks snagging up in your rod case ever again. Treble hooks are especially nasty!

[iffwalleyes]

I have and have used both bags. With that I am still using the ready rig pack with some mods. I used golf tube protectors in them for protection of my rods but I am able to hold way more equipment in one of these. But I was very satisfied with the revolution the years I used it. If you are using less than 6 rods then a revolution more than that than look at a ready rig. Also if you do alot of walkin fishing then a ready rig might be more to your liking better backpack set up.

Look at this

http://www.fishingminnesota.com/forum/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=889723&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1#Post901723

[Random guy]

I fish pike, Lake trout and other big fish that require big gear so it is the Ready rig for me. Plus tip ups fit in this bag awesome. If I was a panfish guy it would be the stone legacy for less bulk.

I also like the BIG pouches from todays tackle. I can clamp my tip up rigs right to the flag on my tip up. No more tangled tip ups...sweet!