Best phone harness for fishing Keep your phone where you need it on the water.
Your phone is your fish finder, your navigation, and your camera. Keep it on your body — not sitting in a tackle box while you're at the bow.
Why It Matters
What anglers actually need from a phone solution
The Honest Comparison
KOALA 2.0 vs. every other option anglers use
| Option | Security | Accessibility | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOALA 2.0 Harness | Bungee tether keeps phone locked to your chest — secure on a rocking boat or slippery bank | Chest-mounted, one-handed access while your other hand holds the rod | Best overall for fishing |
| Tackle box or cooler | Phone stays dry but completely inaccessible while fishing | Requires setting down your rod and walking to the box | Safe storage, zero usability on the water |
| Wader chest pocket | Phone can work loose when wading or landing a fish | Requires two hands to open — impossible while holding a rod | Inconvenient when you need it most |
| Boat console holder | Secure on calm water, slides off in chop | Only accessible when you're at the console — useless when you're at the bow | Limited range of use |
| Leave it in the truck | Safe from water, useless on the water | No navigation, no emergency calls, no photos | Not an option on remote water |
How It Works
Built for the water. Not the dock.
The KOALA 2.0 uses a Super-Grip silicone pad and bungee tether system to keep your phone locked against your chest. It works with virtually any smartphone — no case required — and fits over a fishing shirt, a wader jacket, or a PFD.
One-handed access means you can pull up a fishing app, check the weather, or snap a photo of your catch without setting down your rod. The bungee tether keeps your phone tethered to your body even on a rocking boat — because dropping your phone overboard isn't a recoverable situation.
Where It Works
Fly fishing. Bass boats. Offshore. All of it.
Anglers use it to navigate remote water, log catches, and document the day. When you're wading a remote stretch of river or anchored offshore, your phone needs to be on your body — not sitting in a tackle box or a wader pocket you can't reach while holding a rod.
It's also the go-to for fly fishers, kayak anglers, and anyone who wants their phone accessible on the water without the drop risk. 2,040+ reviews from anglers, climbers, and paddlers who've put it through real conditions.
Common Questions
Everything anglers ask before buying
Ready to Fish Smarter
Stop leaving your phone in the tackle box. Start fishing.
The KOALA 2.0 ships free on orders over $50. 100% no-worries warranty. 2,040+ five-star reviews from anglers, climbers, and paddlers who've put it through real conditions.
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