F3honda4me Posted July 29, 2017 Posted July 29, 2017 I've been lurking on the site a long time and finally signed up. I live in Wisconsin and fish mostly lakes in SE such as oconomowoc, etc. I fish for bass, panfish, pike, you name it! I have a 17' alumacraft and often fish with my 8 year old son. To to that point, I have a question and not sure exactly which forum it might fit into. I'd like to find a lightweight breathable cool life jacket for my son as the cheapie he has right now makes him very hot in summer, and looking for suggestions! I should also mention he is still learning to swim. 1 Quote
MichaelCopeland Posted July 29, 2017 Posted July 29, 2017 Hello and welcome aboard! I don't really know anything about life jackets, I never use them as I fish from the bank. Wish I could help you out there. I'm sure there's some good folks on here that can help you out though. Good luck! 1 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted July 30, 2017 Global Moderator Posted July 30, 2017 Welcome! I think you might be best off with the foam style with mesh straps. They're cooler, but you also don't have to worry about him being able to get the thing to inflate like a manual or auto inflate PFD. 3 Quote
Super User Sam Posted July 30, 2017 Super User Posted July 30, 2017 F3, welcome. Glad you decided to join us. How about adding your physical location to your avatar so we can give you better input. As for the life jacket, do you think your state's department of fish and wildlife can give you any input? Try giving them a phone call and ask one of their specialists about your query. Another suggestion is to ask a water ski shop owner for their input. Not a clerk but someone who has the knowledge and experience with kids water skiing. The last suggestion is to find your local power squadron and ask them for the individual who knows about life jackets and give that person a call. Good luck and have fun on the water. Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted July 30, 2017 Global Moderator Posted July 30, 2017 Hello and Welcome! Mike Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted July 30, 2017 BassResource.com Administrator Posted July 30, 2017 Welcome Home! We're glad you're here. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted July 30, 2017 Super User Posted July 30, 2017 Welcome aboard! My sons use something like this from Dick's: https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/field-stream-youth-fishing-life-vest-15fnsyfsythfshngppas/15fnsyfsythfshngppas Lots of ventilation. Great for kayaking, though now that they're older, we're looking at better, more kayak specific models. These are great for boat, canoe, or yak. Quote
crypt Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 14 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said: Welcome! I think you might be best off with the foam style with mesh straps. They're cooler, but you also don't have to worry about him being able to get the thing to inflate like a manual or auto inflate PFD. this is what my nephew uses. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted July 30, 2017 Super User Posted July 30, 2017 Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay Quote
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