Hi Group.

Could anyone give me advice on the best life vest for Kayak Fishing? I mainly fish small to medium size rivers and would like a vest that of course is safe, is comfortable and has storage for gear. Any thoughts? I'm new to the sport.

Thanks, Don

I wear an inexpensive Stearns 90% of the time. Plenty of flotation, a few mesh pockets for storing small boxes, and comfortable enough to wear all the time. When it's cold I switch to a Stohlquist high back paddlers pfd that fists a little better over or under my waterproof / windproof jacket.

Thanks, I'll check these out. Any idea where best to shop?

Don,
The main thing is to get a vest that is made for paddling because most ski vest are just not as comfortable. That said we have two models that seem like great fits for kayak fishing MTI Play lots of pockets!, and Astaul V-Eight Which has great fit, and breath ability which is pretty important especially in the summer month. I am not a big fan of the self inflating because come the unimaginable who knows if you will be conscious to inflate the jacket?
Hope that helps!
-Paul