Kayak Fishing Vest

I've used this life jacket for several years kayak fishing in lakes and in the Pacific Ocean. I've been dumped a fair number of times in the surf and am able to just relax and trust I'll bob to the surface when the wave passes. It's a nice number of pockets to enclude some fishing items. I'd like additional pockets or bigger pockets but I'm not sure I'd like any extra bulk. It is a good design that allows paddling or pedaling my kayak without feeling like it's too cumbersome or that the back doesn't fit with the seat back. I'm able to fish without restricted movement. Because it has been used a lot and I like new gear I've started looking at new life jackets and have found there are none I'd rather have.

I bought the onyx fishing and kayak pfd from amazon. It is by far the best PFD I own. I have quite a few NRS, Onyx and some generic brands. I even have a few type V from mustang.

I like this one the best.

General construction...

Stitching is good, some single, mostly double stitched, seams are double. high denier fabric, heavy duty nylon belts, shoulder straps are adjustable and side straps are adjustable fits up to a 52 chest so pretty much universal.

Has 2 pockets on the sides for your hands (fleece lined) or to stash stuff, a vented pocket on the front with a closure above for a radio or tools or something else. I usually put a flashlight, sun block, and a clif bar. and a smaller pocket above that one where I stash a microfiber towel. the pocket on the left is designed for a tack case but i put my phone in a waterproof case there for easy access.

Ive never fell out of my kayak, but I decided to test it. The back is mesh so drys fast and stays cool when your paddling. the top of the back actually floats up to become a head rest when your in the water. It provides 16lbs of support so double the requirement to be a class III.

Its also certified in USA CG as well as canada and europe so great for travelling.

I love it.

This PFD is made with fishing in mind. I'm not a fisherman. But I bought this PFD anyway for my casual paddling. The pocket layout makes sense and works great. It's very adjustable and will even fit a big boy like myself.