PFDs?

Post by **Atticus** » December 29th, 2005, 7:20 pm

Any suggestions on size or style for fishing alone? Something maybe that doesn't get too hot and stays out of the way?

I got this one as a gift-

Went to the website and this one looks cool too-

Post by **wevans** » December 29th, 2005, 7:36 pm

I prefer this type myself

Post by **Chalk** » December 29th, 2005, 7:40 pm

I'd look at an inflatable one, around the neck or one of the fanny pack models....made by Sospenders or Stearns

Post by **Chalk** » December 29th, 2005, 7:41 pm

Post by **Atticus** » December 29th, 2005, 7:48 pm

If you look at her jaw and her arms - she looks like a dude.

Post by **tin can** » December 29th, 2005, 8:00 pm

Atticus wrote:If you look at her jaw and her arms - she looks like a dude.

I didn't look at her jaw or arms till you said something.

Post by **Jumptrout51** » December 29th, 2005, 8:48 pm

Anyone would guess Chalk prefers the inflatable ones.

Post by **wevans** » December 29th, 2005, 9:23 pm

Post by **Chalk** » December 29th, 2005, 9:52 pm

Jumptrout51 wrote:Anyone would guess Chalk prefers the inflatable ones.

Only because you turned me onto them....

Post by RC » December 31st, 2005, 9:55 am

I like wevans the best.

I gave myself the sterns auto-inflate for Christmas. Takes a little getting used to. May try the fanny pack.

Unfortunately I fish alone a lot. Friends and family have too many other obligations. One of my greatest fears is falling overboard and watching the boat slowly trolling away.

I got the inflatable to use when I fish alone and since I want someone to know where I am and that I'm in trouble I also got the ACR personal locater beacon with gps. I have it strapped to the PFD in the accessory pocket.

Hope I never need it but it does give me a little peace of mind.

We have had too many tragedies this year.

dave7 · Post by **dave7** » December 31st, 2005, 10:37 pm

I spend a fair bit of time in a boat at work and we have two different sets of PFDs. The inflatables are really nice in the summer - but it's important to note, that they are not considered legal PFDs unless you are wearing them. The Type III jackets are legal even if you are not wearing them. If it's cold, they're pretty good insulators... I personally only own one type, a Lotus designs Rio Grande, and have been very happy with it. We should all wear them if we're fishing alone.