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Reply With QuoteThe waders theory is wrong, neoprene waders of today actually help you float better, in cold water they help fight off hypothermia because of their insulation valueOriginally Posted by prefers shiners
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Great post & replies.....I like the post about using the trim on your motor to aid getting back in the boat (I have a ladder)...a lot of fishermen in south Louisiana wear waders while duck or crawfishing....I have read of several who were thrown out of their boats...they never had a chance after the waders filled with water....on one occasion, a wife stood helpless on the bank watching her spouse drown....that was so sad.....one of my rules for myself is to only wear slip on shoes while in the boat...
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The waders theory is wrong, neoprene waders of today actually help you float better, in cold water they help fight off hypothermia because of their insulation value
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If you have never tried it, make sure you have people with you, be fairly close to shore so you can paddle in there. Go in with your regular attire, shoes and PFD! now try to get back in your boat even with a ladder. You are going to be amazed at how you do!! Especally if you are like some of us in our 70's with arms and legs that don't work as good as they use to. Over 200# you are going to love it!!
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I read this article and started thinking of how things go for me, I decided that at 63 years old it was time to put away the thoughts of I can do anything! I bought a A/M PFD! I promise I will wear it EVERY TIME I GO OUT! I have never fallen out of a boat, don't want to start now! GREAT ARTICLE!!!!
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That is something I hadn't thought about. They should put a safety cord on them like the big motor has. Be real useful when by yourself.
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Lots of good info here. Hope we can all learn something from it. My partner has fallen in the boat the last three times we went fishing because of his footwear. I told him get some real shoes, or no more... He will be buying a self inflator shortly!
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Anyone have any issues with this one? Onyx Outdoor A/M 24 Automatic/Manual Inflatable Life Jacket | Academy
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The only thing I find issue with is in the 'more info' area it states "not recommended for non-swimmers or weak swimmers". I read a couple of others in the ad and did not see that disclaimer. HOWEVER, it may say that on many many vests. IDK I just happened to read about this one.
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Good post!!
In addition to wearing your PFD you should ALWAYS have your kill lanyard attached. I fish my local river which is shallow and rocky. So there are a lot of jet boats, mine included. Had a buddy of mine last year hit a log while catfishing running his outboard jet at about dusk. Tore a hole in his hull big enough to fit my head in and threw him out of the boat instantly. No life jacket and no kill lanyard. The boat did circles around him until it filled up enough with water to flood the outboard and shut it off. He made it to shore, but was pretty beat up and lucky to be alive. I work in an Orthopaedic office and had a patient just the other week who hit a rock while running his small jon boat with a 9.9 HP prop. He was also thrown from the boat with no life jacket and no kill lanyard. It doesn't take much speed or a large boat to get tossed when you hit something. The prop got his foot and made a nasty mess of it. Needed surgery to repair fractures, torn tendons and ligaments. Not so sure he would have survived if his buddies weren't right there with their boats as well.
