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Title: PFD recommendations
Post by HighnDry on Jan 3^rd, 2020 at 3:10am

If you have a favorite one, please recommend it. I"m in the market for a new one.

Title: Re: PFD recommendations
Post by solotripper on Jan 3^rd, 2020 at 4:15am

For Q type tripping/fishing, I use this style.
Mine is an older version with just 2 large zip pockets.
It has held up well and I don't baby it either.

This version gives you even more storage options.
For warm weather that full mesh top can't be beaten.
The neoprene neck really does make it super comfortable.

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Title: Re: PFD recommendations
Post by Moray on Jan 3^rd, 2020 at 11:22am

I bought the NRS chinook fishing pfd last year and really like it. I use a seat back when fishing so the fact that the floatation padding on the back is up high I can lean back.

Title: Re: PFD recommendations
Post by HighnDry on Jan 19^th, 2020 at 3:25pm

If I had the cash to spend on it, I'd choose one of these:

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The NRS chinook mentioned above is one of those listed on this site but they all look like they have their merits.

Title: Re: PFD recommendations
Post by Wally13 on Jan 19^th, 2020 at 11:06pm

I have a NRS Chinook PFD and really like it.

Title: Re: PFD recommendations
Post by HighnDry on Feb 2^nd, 2020 at 9:04pm

That looks like the ticket. I really need pocket in the front of my PFD and more room to swing my arms for paddle strokes.

Title: Re: PFD recommendations
Post by solotripper on Feb 2^nd, 2020 at 10:07pm

HighnDry wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2020 at 9:04pm:

That looks like the ticket. I really need pocket in the front of my PFD and more room to swing my arms for paddle strokes.

Do yourself a favor, check out that BassPro one I have for $50 in person and ask yourself does that NSR for $90 have more features YOU want to warrant the difference in price :-/

I'm sure the money you'd save could buy some NICE fishing gear you don't have. ;) ;D ;D

Title: Re: PFD recommendations
Post by HighnDry on Feb 4^th, 2020 at 3:43am

Hahaha! Good point!

Title: Re: PFD recommendations
Post by Big Flounder on Feb 11^th, 2020 at 2:16pm

I'm going to second the NRS Chinook. I've been using one for 6 or 7 years and love it. I have no experience with the BPS one solotripper suggested, but if you can get your hands on both and compare I'd suggest that.

Title: Re: PFD recommendations
Post by solotripper on Feb 11^th, 2020 at 3:37pm

I like the BPS one because I tend to run hot while paddling solo. That full mesh top keeps me comfortable and if the day turns hot it is still comfortable to wear.

Both are good PFD's. Just need to decide what you looking for in a PFD you will be wearing all day paddling/fishing.