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Life jacket

How to use a life jacket.

Life jacket

Buoyancy panels

Padded foam sections provide flotation to keep the angler afloat in emergencies.

Front buckles

Sturdy plastic clips secure the vest tightly over the angler's chest.

Adjustment straps

Woven webbing straps allow the angler to customize the vest fit.

Reflective tape

High-visibility patch enhances safety and rescue visibility in low light.

Collar

Contoured neckline design ensures comfortable wear around the neck.

What is a life jacket used for?

A life jacket is the buoyancy aid for boats, wading, and any session where a fall is into deep water.

How is a life jacket different from similar gear?

Safety wear, not a fishing vest’s pockets. Wear it, do not sit on it.

When should you use a life jacket?

Put it on before the boat leaves, and on wading when the river is pushy or you fish alone.

What problems does a life jacket solve?

It keeps you at the surface when waders fill or a boat dumps you, which pockets full of lead will not.

Life jacket size chart

Common sizes and ratings for this item.

  • S
  • M
  • L
  • XL