GreNation Posted January 3, 2008 Posted January 3, 2008 Hey guys, I am planning on fishing my first tourney this year on the BFL Great Lakes Division, and I was wondering what life vests you guys use/recommend, I am not looking to spend a fortune to get one like to pro's on tv use... thanks Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 3, 2008 Super User Posted January 3, 2008 Welcome aboard! I'll wait on the regional guys to answer, you might need something more on the Great Lakes than we need in the Mid South. Quote
flippincrazy Posted January 3, 2008 Posted January 3, 2008 I have fished the buckeye division the last two years, which has had 2 events on Erie each year, awesome fishing, but insane waves sometime. You need something comfortable. There may be tournaments when you actually may want to leave it on while fishing, I know this sounds crazy, but two years ago one of our tournaments had 7-9 foot waves (seriously) the last have the afternoon. :-/ See if you can try one on, your gonna want one that fits snug while wearing rain gear, while your running, but also fit when its hot and calm and you don't need your rain gear on. Shop around should be able to get a decent one cheap this time of year, I got a nice wake board style vest on sale for 30 that is very comfortable. Make sure its comfortable and coast guard approved. Great Lakes are awesome. Quote
GreNation Posted January 3, 2008 Author Posted January 3, 2008 i know what you mean about large waves on the great lakes, I have been in similar size waves out on lake michigan, however the division I am refering to doesnt fish on any of the actual great lakes, go figure, it has 4 events on the mississippi river and one on lake winneconne (wisconsin), I have never been on these bodies of water so I am unsure of how rough it can get, thanks again guys Quote
dale Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 Question for you to think about...What is your life worth and if you find yourself in the water will you regret your choice? JMO Dale Quote
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