Float Tube Users - PFDs?
Just curious as to what kind of PFDs to you guys use when using a float tube. I've had an old tire tube type Caddis Belly boat that I've used for years, and I have never (perhaps foolishly) used a PFD while using it.
I just upgraded my old Caddis tube to a new pontoon type float tube, and I've been thinking about picking up one of the self inflating type PFDs. They are pricey though, and I like to wear my fishing vest while fishing. What kind of PFD are you using, or are you using one? |
Safety trumps my fly vest, lots of pockets in mine to keep flies and gear in.
I use a standard issue crappy tire special PFD, doesn't get in the way at all. Try a few on in a store, sit in a chair and check for your own movement. Getting whipped around in the wind is fun sometimes, near got flipped a few times by arsehole boaters looking for a laugh wondering how the tube will hold up to a good wake. Almost had a fish yank me out of it, if you can believe that. Not a great swimmer and I don't want to know what it's like to tread water with full waders to be honest. |
Not using one. My float tube has more than one bladder. Hopefully if one leaks out, I can use the other to get to shore.
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A conservation officer, gave me a warning for not having a life jacket in my belly boat. Said that fisheries and oceans, did a seminar with CO, F and W, and park wardens and said it was mandatory in a belly boat, pontoon boat does not matter it is a boat.
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I always wear one of these.
http://www.floridasportsman.com/file...vival-PFDs.jpg |
i am using a kayak PFDs
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Another option is fishing vests with the PFD air bladder and inflation device built right into the vest out of sight and out of the way. Lots of pockets on it like any other vest. Not a bad price for what you're getting. They are made by mustang.
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If you are floating and not in a swimming area....
PFD of proper size must be present.
The inflatables are great!!!!!! And well with the money. |
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"Why are your Inflatable fishing vests not approved? The MD1165 (Deluxe Inflatable Fisherman Vest) and the MIV-10 (Inflatable Fisherman Vest) do not carry approvals from either Transport Canada or Canadian Coast Guard." Taken from http://www.mustangsurvival.com/sites...%20Feb2012.pdf |
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I only mentioned "You might want to check into this as the Mustang fishing vest PFD is NOT certified" because I though the OP should know before he purchased one thinking he could wear it and be in compliance with PFD requirements. I don't know if Belly boats need PFD's or not but nick0danger above believes so. Hence my suggestion that he check into this before hand, that's all |
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PFD is a good idea. Had a zipper fail on my first belly boat and the shell came off the tube. My waders filled with water so I was tangled in belly boat with anchors for legs. If I wasn't wearing a PFD I probably would've drowned.
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I use the PFD belt.http://www.mustangsurvival.com/recre...071?country=23
Works great for me. |
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