I replaced the worn out strap a few years ago. The leather piece was intended to stop the flap curling over and letting things fall out. It also acts as an extra pocket. The additional little bag is to hold a spare reel, or a sandwich. The other bits of string etc are for holding the net and other items that won’t fit inside. The little side pocket ( opposite side to the metal disc that holds spare string, or line), is used to support the butt of a telescopic rod, when I take it on holidays abroad. This used to be my “emergency fishing bag.” Very useful when I lived opposite a lake and only had an hour of daylight, when getting home from work. I recently went back to using it again, as I was finding backpacks were getting heavier each time I went out. Now I have to be minimalist. Sort of anyway.
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