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Kayak Fishing life Jacket

Posted By: Tony Smith

Kayak Fishing life Jacket - 08/07/19 08:30 AM

Hi,
I want to know about kayak fishing life jacket. Its really important thinks for me know. That's why please help me if you better know about it.
Thanks
Posted By: Bruce's

Re: Kayak Fishing life Jacket - 08/07/19 08:32 AM

Life jackets are important for all boat and non boaters. find one that will fit. And wear it
Posted By: Jerry713

Re: Kayak Fishing life Jacket - 08/07/19 11:38 AM

There are a lot of options for kayak PFD's. Find one that's comfortable to you and more importantly one that's comfortable when you're sitting in your seat. There are PFD's with high backs so it doesn't interfere with the back of your seat, ones with a thin back so it can be used with many different kayak seats and inflatable PFD's. Don't let cost get in the way of buying a good PFD that you'll wear.

Here's a good variety to start with. https://www.austinkayak.com/subcategory/212001/Fishing-Recreational-Touring-Whitewater-PFDs

Main thing is to not go out without wearing one that will keep you a float when you do flip.
Posted By: pocfishin

Re: Kayak Fishing life Jacket - 08/07/19 02:50 PM

I like the NRS Chinook PFD.

https://www.austinkayak.com/NRS-Chinook-Fishing-2019-Life-Jacket-PFD/ACK26937P.html

It has a high back, is comfortable, and has good pockets for storing stuff (knife, whistle, line cutters, lighter, cigars, etc.).

I won't trust my life to an inflatable.
Posted By: Ocelot

Re: Kayak Fishing life Jacket - 08/07/19 03:24 PM

I have been using the NRS Chinook also.
Very comfortable.
Floats me well also.
Having the pockets is a nice extra.
Posted By: Jerry713

Re: Kayak Fishing life Jacket - 08/07/19 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by pocfishin
I won't trust my life to an inflatable.


Me neither!
Posted By: janie

Re: Kayak Fishing life Jacket - 08/07/19 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by Jerry713
Originally Posted by pocfishin
I won't trust my life to an inflatable.


Me neither!


Me 3! Although my hubby says I'm so full of hot air I'd probably float without a PFD.
roflmao

j/k Seriously, OP find one you like and make sure it's comfortable while your seated and also casting.
Posted By: TC/Encore

Re: Kayak Fishing life Jacket - 08/07/19 07:38 PM

NRS Chinook for me as well. Plenty of adjustment options to make it very comfortable.
Posted By: Eddie Haskell

Re: Kayak Fishing life Jacket - 08/08/19 02:20 AM

I'm never in a kayak without mine. It's a Extrasport Osprey. It's become part of my fishing gear. I might even wear it if I were bank fishing. There's a pocket for my pliers, another one for my camera, some small ones for extra crappie jigs/treble hooks, sinkers, one for my whistle, and another for a J-frame equalizer
Posted By: Linecaster

Re: Kayak Fishing life Jacket - 08/08/19 05:29 PM

What is one that will fit a guy with a big stomach. I tried the ones mentioned but they kept riding up and were uncomfortable, reverted to the auto blow up version.
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