According to the American Sportfishing Association, almost 43,000,000 Americans went fishing in freshwater last year. We’ve all seen every form of outdoor recreation grow by leaps and bounds in the years since that big thing happened in 2020, and many people can point out specifically how their experiences in the outdoors have been degraded by the unholy hordes descending on previously untrammeled wilderness areas like orcs through the breach at Helm’s Deep.
Consequently, leave no trace principles have become even more important, even for those of us already mindful about packing out what we pack in. The orange peels, Slim Jim wrappers, and whatever else are easy to remember and usually end up in some disused jacket pocket, but smaller things — tippet trimmings, busted up flies, and dart butts — end up in streams… for a long, long time.
The Fishpond PIOPOD is a convenient way to contain those tiny pieces of microtrash (often containing petroleum products that will then break down into microplastics).
Retailing at the princely sum of $14.95, it provides both a belt loop and reusable zip tie to allow you to mount it wherever is most convenient. When you’re back at the truck, the lid pops off and you can dump your trash into a more permanent receptacle (they also make a Largemouth, which is perfect for use in a drift boat or fishing van).
Best of all? They’re made in the USA. Buy one for each of your fishing vests, and you’ll probably sleep a bit better at night. I don’t think we can guarantee that, though.
Ed. Note: we strongly prefer that you patronize your local fly shop or mom-and-pop sporting goods store if you want to pick up a PIOPOD. If you don’t have one, consider shopping at Mad River Outfitters or Charlie’s Fly Box (we have no relationship with either company). If you want to support the site, you can purchase a Largemouth through this link on Amazon. We earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.
