new pfd ?? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bosshoss · 08-29-2013, 05:13 AM

Hi folks, new to kayak fishing and am looking for any input on buying a pfd vest. curious what everyones using, especially you big guys..

Thanks

Carp · 08-29-2013, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bosshoss

Hi folks, new to kayak fishing and am looking for any input on buying a pfd vest. curious what everyones using, especially you big guys..

Thanks

this is the one I use it was in my budget at the time when I was looking and fits me great! I'm 6'2" 225#

I like it For what it does and the price point.

Jeff

Baja_Traveler · 08-29-2013, 07:11 AM

I use the Kokatat Bahia Tour
It makes a good fishing pfd and fits me well (6'0" - 240 lbs) The front pocket is the perfect size to hold a marine radio, and there is a pocket behind it to hold a knife or pliers.
I figure that if I end up going overboard - everything I need will be in one place and going with me. I'd hate to end up in the drink with the VHF in the boat as it blows away in the wind...

Raskal311 · 08-29-2013, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bosshoss

Hi folks, new to kayak fishing and am looking for any input on buying a pfd vest. curious what everyones using, especially you big guys..

Thanks

In term of fish the most important thing to look at is the arm pit area; make sure it's nice and open for natural movement.

Hunters Pa · 08-29-2013, 08:27 AM

Go to a shop that has a variety. Try them on, sit on the floor and go through the paddling motions. If it is not comfortable you won't want to wear it.

bosshoss · 08-29-2013, 07:45 PM

Thanks folks for the info........

Comanche · 08-30-2013, 09:02 PM

well I'm 5'4 200lb's and use a NRS CVest, It's a bit cheaper than a Kokatat. But has almost the same layout.

jorluivil · 08-31-2013, 03:12 AM

Pockets.........you can't ever have enough pockets

mralbacore · 08-31-2013, 12:02 PM

I use Stohlquist Fisherman PFD - very handy for a serious kayak fisherman!

http://www.outdoorplay.com/Stohlquis...PFD-Lifejacket

bigbarrels · 09-01-2013, 08:27 AM

this one works

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...Chinook/Detail

TJones · 09-01-2013, 11:38 AM

I know a shop that is doing 20 percent off of above mentioned models

08-29-2013, 05:13 AM	#1
bosshoss Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Santee Posts: 197	new pfd ?? Hi folks, new to kayak fishing and am looking for any input on buying a pfd vest. curious what everyones using, especially you big guys.. Thanks

08-30-2013, 09:02 PM	#7
Comanche Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 69	well I'm 5'4 200lb's and use a NRS CVest, It's a bit cheaper than a Kokatat. But has almost the same layout. __________________ In for a Penny, In for a Pound.

08-31-2013, 03:12 AM	#8
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Pockets.........you can't ever have enough pockets __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

09-01-2013, 08:27 AM	#10
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	this one works http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...Chinook/Detail __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

09-01-2013, 11:38 AM	#11
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Where is sante? I know a shop that is doing 20 percent off of above mentioned models

08-29-2013, 07:11 AM	#3
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	I use the Kokatat Bahia Tour It makes a good fishing pfd and fits me well (6'0" - 240 lbs) The front pocket is the perfect size to hold a marine radio, and there is a pocket behind it to hold a knife or pliers. I figure that if I end up going overboard - everything I need will be in one place and going with me. I'd hate to end up in the drink with the VHF in the boat as it blows away in the wind...

08-29-2013, 08:27 AM	#5
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,359	Go to a shop that has a variety. Try them on, sit on the floor and go through the paddling motions. If it is not comfortable you won't want to wear it.

08-29-2013, 07:45 PM	#6
bosshoss Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Santee Posts: 197	Thanks folks for the info........

08-31-2013, 12:02 PM	#9
mralbacore Bamboo Pole Fisherman Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pacific Ocean Posts: 31	I use Stohlquist Fisherman PFD - very handy for a serious kayak fisherman! http://www.outdoorplay.com/Stohlquis...PFD-Lifejacket