When we first introduced our rotation180º backpack, we received many comments that it would make a great fly fishing backpack. Several of our employees are avid fisherman, so their ears perked up. After four years of consideration and development, we have produced an amazing backpack that is specifically designed for fly fishing — the rotation180º Catch & Release.
We decided to launch the Catch & Release on Kickstarter for several reasons. We successfully launched our first rotation180º backpack on Kickstarter in 2012 and made our $30,000 goal in only 9 days! We also know that many avid fly fishermen come to Kickstarter to discover truly innovative products. Since we are primarily focused on photography, we knew that Kickstarter would help us build a new community of anglers who are looking for something new and different.
We’re offering the Catch & Release at a discounted price to Kickstarters who want to get in on the action. There are a number of great packages and reward products that will make your fly fishing even more enjoyable and productive. The Catch & Release is already in production and on schedule to ship in early October, 2016.
Post Kickstarter Retail Price: $289.99
Kickstarter Early Backer: $235
Kickstarter Standard: $250
The Catch & Release is All About ACCESS
How many times have you found yourself waist-deep in a stream when you fouled your rig and had to wade back to shore to sort it out? With the Catch & Release backpack, you won’t have to.
Simply rotate the integrated beltpack from back to front to access your essential gear. Fly wallets, tippets, leaders, spare reels, indicators, gink, smartphone — even your camera — are all at your fingertips. You’ll never miss that next big fish because you couldn’t get your rig in order.
The beltpack can also be cinched up to make a chest pack for deep water wading. Then, simply rotate the beltpack back into its rear storage compartment where it is secured by a unique magnetic clasp. The action is intuitive and easy to perform. You won’t even think about it after a few tries.
Innovative Design
Fly fishing requires a lot of small tools, and we are always looking for a way to manage them while on the river. Every once in awhile, a product comes along that provides a quantum leap forward. We think we have that “next thing.”
The Catch & Release is three bags in one: a backpack, a beltpack, and a chestpack.
Working with avid anglers and fishing guides, we designed the Catch & Release specifically for fly fishing. The backpack offers more features than any other fishing pack on the market.
Product Features
Specifications
VOLUME
Backpack volume: 16.5L
Beltpack volume: 5.5L
Total volume: 22L
WEIGHT
Backpack weight: 2.4 lb. (1.1kg)
Beltpack weight: 1.4 lb. (0.6kg)
Total weight: 3.8 lb. (1.7kg)
DIMENSIONS
Backpack exterior: 10.8” W x 20.5” H x 3.6” D (27.5 x 52 x 23 cm)
Beltpack interior: 9.4” W x 8.3” H x 5.7” D (24 x 21 x 14.5 cm)
Beltpack exterior: 10.6” W x 8.7” H x 5.9” D (27 x 22 x 15 cm)
MATERIALS
At MindShift, we are known for our exceptional build quality, material choices and manufacturing techniques.
Exterior: For superior water resistance, all exterior fabric has a durable water-repellant coating; the underside of the fabric has a polyurethane coating. We also use the highest quality abrasion-resistant YKK® RC-Fuse zippers, 420D velocity nylon, 420D high-density nylon, 1680D ballistic nylon, 210D nylon, 320G DuraStretch mesh, nylon webbing, 350G airmesh, nylon webbing, 3-ply bonded nylon thread.
Interior: 210D camouflage nylon lining, darlington mesh pockets, belly-o mesh pockets, high-density closed-cell foam, aluminum stave and PE board reinforcement, 3-ply bonded nylon thread.
Here's What They're Saying
Check out this awesome video from our reward partner, Geoff Laird at Hammer Down Guide Service. Geoff is a fly fishing guide and consulted with us on the Catch & Release backpack design. He has a lot of great things to say about the bag and fishing in general.
If you like what you see, you might want to pledge for the guided fishing trip for two with Hammer Down and fish some exquisite rivers in Southern Oregon.
Chris Knott of Four Rivers Fly Fishing Company in Montana picks up on the benefits rotation immediately.
Bessie Bucholz from Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Adventures wants one!
Award Recognition for rotation180º Technology
Rewards
The dual-purpose beverage holder attaches the Catch & Release beltpack, or any belt, and fits a 16 oz. thermos, water bottle, or a “tall boy” can of beer.
- Fits hot or cold beverages in 16 oz cans or standard car thermos with 2.8” (7 cm) diameter.
- Attaches to any belt
- Elastic cord and cord lock helps keep bottles safe and secure
- High-density, closed-cell foam keeps your beer cold and your coffee hot
- Large drain holes in case you take a swim
- Reinforced back panel minimizes side-to-side wobble
- Generously sized to accommodate four shooting heads
- Quick drying, coated, mesh back panel and inner sleeve identification windows for organizing line types
- Magnetic opening for easy access
- Grab handle for hanging out to dry
- Mesh separators keep your shooting heads organized
- Fits 2 reels and 2 spools up to 3” (7.5cm) diameter
- Movable/removable dividers enable a customizable gear fit
- Notched dividers provide winding knob protection
- Interior zippered pocket for replacement parts and tools
- Grab handles on top and side make it easy to pull out of any bag
- Rubberized zipper pulls are easy to grip in cold and wet conditions
- Fits 2 medium-sized reels and 2 spools up to 4” (10cm) diameter
- Fits one spey reel and one spool up to 4.5” (11.5cm) diameter
- Movable/removable dividers enable a customizable gear fit
- Notched dividers provide winding knob protection Interior zippered pocket for replacement parts and tools
- Grab handles on top and side make it easy to pull out of any bag
- Rubberized zipper pulls are easy to grip in cold and wet conditions
Catch & Release #1
Pledge $235
Catch & Release Backpack at special early-pledge price, plus a FREE 1-year Trout Unlimited Membership ($35 value).
Catch & Release #2
Pledge $250
Catch & Release Backpack plus a FREE 1-year Trout Unlimited Membership ($35 value).
Catch & Release #3
Pledge $280
Catch & Release Backpack at special early-pledge price, Beverage Holder, Shooting Head Wallet, and a FREE 1-year Trout Unlimited Membership ($35 value).
Catch & Release #4
Pledge $295
Catch & Release Backpack, Beverage Holder, Shooting Head Wallet, and a FREE 1-year Trout Unlimited Membership ($35 value).
Catch & Release Guide Set
Pledge $625
Guide Set: (2x) Catch & Release Backpacks, (2x) Beverage Holders, (2x) Medium Reel Cases, (2x) Large Reel Cases, and (2x) FREE 1-year Trout Unlimited Memberships ($70 value).
Guided Fishing Trip #1
Pledge $1,160
Guided Fishing Trip for Two: (2x) Catch & Release Backpacks air-shipped for 2-day fishing trip on a Coastal Oregon river with Geoff at Hammer Down Guide Service* and (2x) FREE 1-year Trout Unlimited Memberships ($70 value).
We will ship your backpacks straight from the factory so you may get yours up to 4 weeks before everyone else.
* Lodging, food and transportation not included, 2 people each day
Guided Fishing Trip #2
Pledge $1,350
Guided Fishing Trip for Two: (2x) Catch & Release Backpacks air-shipped for 2-day fishing trip for 2 on the Bighorn River with Montana Matt* and (2x) FREE 1-year Trout Unlimited Memberships ($70 value).
We will ship your backpacks straight from the factory so you may get yours up to 4 weeks before everyone else.
* Lodging, food and transportation not included, 2 people each day
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our products or services, please contact us! We are designers who value your questions, feedback and experiences.
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For more information visit www.mindshiftgear.com
USA PHONE: 855-757-2727
INTL PHONE: +1-707-284-9999
FAX: 707-527-0808
1105 N. Dutton Ave., Suite C,
Santa Rosa, CA 95401, USA
