Fishing Life Vest

[crabsnbeer]

I have a couple of older vests that need updating. Anyone have a good pick for a life vest that works best for kayak fishing?

[Memory Maker]

There's 1 for sale on the board

[dtandrade]

NRS Chinook is a great vest. Plenty of pockets and a high back. I dont even notice that I am wearing it.

[bgriff]

I second the NRS Chinook, plus if you order directly from NRS there is no shipping charge.

http://www.nrs.com/product/21501/nrs...ck-fishing-pfd

[plastic boat]

3rd for the NRS Chinook
the rear flotation is up by your shoulders and not on you lower back.
Clears the kayak seat back.

[Cowpokey]

I have a Stohlquist; Kokatat is another brand to consider.

Anyway you go, you get what you pay for. A good PFD is worth it...they are more comfortable, so you're more likely to wear it.

[sparky1423]

4th for the chinook, it's the only vest I have owned...but very pleased with the comfort and storage possibilities.

[CB kayak 02]

Check out Astral vests. Their newest vest (Ronny Fisher) is awesome Its got some of the best most thought out storage.

http://www.astraldesigns.com/products/RonnyFisher.php

[J.A. Veil]

A similar post came up a month or two ago. I will offer the same advice I did then. If at all possible, try the vest on first before buying/ordering it. Vests that fit one person well may not work well for another person. I mail-ordered a new fishing pfd a few months ago based on its marketing information and hype (it is one of the models mentioned by the previous posters). The minute I put it on I knew it was a mistake - the shape of the pfd would have interfered with my paddling and casting. I returned the pfd and had to pay the postage both ways.

For me comfort in a kayak seat, a pfd, and other accessories is very important to my enjoyment of kayak fishing. If I am not comfortable, I will use the kayak less often and for shorter periods of time. Particularly for a pfd, find one that is so comfortable to wear that you don't even think about having it on -- it is an important safety feature.

[Pc4sun]

5th the Chinook. I tried it on at Eastern Mountain Sports in Annapolis. For me it works.

[JKay]

I've had an Extrasport Striper in orange for the past 6 years. It's starting to get a little beat up. I liked it so much that I found another one on eBay for $30 in the Sand (tan) color. Very comfortable PFD.

[mytmouse]

Wow so many Chinook fans! Lol I have the Extrasport Osprey. Nice pockets and also a plastic O ring and a couple of Velcro strap to hang accessories from.

[Donsail68]

Thanks for the great thread. I just ordered NRS Chinook L/XL Bark 10 minutes ago from the NRS website. They are backordered until the first week of April I hope.

[Brian]

I just got the Chinook for Christmas. I have not had the chance to use it yet, anything will be better than using my grandfathers old big yellow one lol.

[CAGE RATTLER]

My PFD usually winds up laying behind my seat due to comfort issues. Mainly to hot in the summer.
Been thinking about getting a waist pack this year but not sure how comfortable they would be over my spare tire.

I have the Stolquist high back fisherman and do like the features of the vest. especially the pockets that that flip down and act like a tray to hold things while rigging.

If interested they are on sale at ACK right now.