Floater Jacket

[Rick W]

I am going to buy a new floater jacket for this fall's trolling season. Any suggestions on what to get or what not to get?

Thanks.

[Frank Walsh]

I like the Helly Hsnsen line the best. Think they are only available in Canada, so had to order from the HH factory. Very waterproof, and lots of nifty features.

http://www.helly.ca/EN/products/cat1.cfm/cat17/sort1/currPg1/numR12

Nothing wrong with Mustang, or the high end Stearns products either. Here's a good source for these products.

http://michiganrescueconcepts.com/products-page/flotation-coats

[Frank Walsh]

The Helly Hansen products may not be U.S. Coast Guard approved, so may not count as a life jacket if you are checked on a U.S. lake. Definitely Canada Coast Guard approved.

[Rick W]

Thanks Frank.

[dougj@wiktel.com]

Rick:

I like my Sterns. Check E-Bay, sometimes you can find a good deal on there. That's where I got mine for around 1/2 retail.

Doug J