Posted 10/25/2013 10:59 AM (#670278) Subject: Inflatable PFD's?
Posts: 161
Location: New Jersey
Can anyone recommend a Inflatable PFD that is comfortable to cast in? I've yet to fall off my boat, but I'd rather not even take the chance when I'm fishing alone in December.
Posted 10/25/2013 2:28 PM (#670311 - in reply to #670278) Subject: Re: Inflatable PFD's?
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I've got a Stearns model that was around $60. Auto inflates if you go over, and also has a lever you can pull if it fails to inflate in its own. As for comfort? Well, it's clumsy having it on. A few guys I know wear them under their parka to keep them from getting in the way casting. Good idea.
Posted 10/26/2013 5:59 PM (#670420 - in reply to #670278) Subject: Re: Inflatable PFD's?
Posts: 463
Location: Sw Pennsylvania
Cabelas 2500 series. I fish now til freeze up. Fell overboard in 39 deg water later and saved my life fishing solo. Wont fish after Nov 1st without some sort of PFD.
Posted 11/3/2013 4:11 PM (#671597 - in reply to #670420) Subject: Re: Inflatable PFD's?
Posts: 427
Location: Planet Meltdown
Does anyone have any feedback on the Cabela's Essential 2500 Belt Pack? They see to be less restrictive than a vest which BTW are not designed to be worn under anything so I wouldn't suggest doing so.
Posted 11/4/2013 1:45 PM (#671796 - in reply to #670278) Subject: Re: Inflatable PFD's?
Posts: 427
Location: Planet Meltdown
I ended up ordering a Cabela's 3500. They are on sale for $90 on their website right now. I'm not a huge guy so hopefully this will fit comfortably over my cold weather gear.
Inflatable PFD's?