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Main Discussion Area / Re: Get your life jacket checked
« Last post by James Laraway on 06/04/2024 at 13:54 »Caley Marina Inverness, I think it was about £35 the last time
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Rivers & Lochs / Re: River Don 2024
« Last post by John Wastle on 06/04/2024 at 12:30 »Some cracking fish there Sandy.
A question for the wider forum. I am planning to visit the Don for trout for a few days towards the end of the month. My knowledge is limited to a couple of previous visits and whats online. I'm looking at availability on Fishpal and have a few ideas but if anyone is willing to let me run couple of thoughts by them via pm I'd be obliged.
Regards
John
A question for the wider forum. I am planning to visit the Don for trout for a few days towards the end of the month. My knowledge is limited to a couple of previous visits and whats online. I'm looking at availability on Fishpal and have a few ideas but if anyone is willing to let me run couple of thoughts by them via pm I'd be obliged.
Regards
John
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Main Discussion Area / Re: Get your life jacket checked
« Last post by Mike Barrio on 06/04/2024 at 12:05 »Possibly an interesting forum challenge .....
How many shops/outlets can we come up with in a Scotland wide list where you can get a lifejacket or PFD serviced or checked
I would guess that there will be some folk that don't get theirs done because they don't know where to take them, or how much it will cost.
How many shops/outlets can we come up with in a Scotland wide list where you can get a lifejacket or PFD serviced or checked
I would guess that there will be some folk that don't get theirs done because they don't know where to take them, or how much it will cost.
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Main Discussion Area / Re: Get your life jacket checked
« Last post by James Laraway on 06/04/2024 at 11:48 »I think I'll be going for the crewsaver ones as they look lovely and compact, far neater than by old paramis ones were.
Great info Mr Young 👍
Great info Mr Young 👍
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Main Discussion Area / Re: Get your life jacket checked
« Last post by Hamish Young on 06/04/2024 at 11:41 »There is useful information from the RNLI here: https://rnli.org/safety/lifejackets
I have worked in the Search & Rescue world for just on 25 years and I have extensively tested (in controlled conditions
) lots of different lifejackets and PFDs to see what 'works' for anglers.
The thing to remember between a basic floatation device (a buoyancy aid) versus a lifejacket for adults is that lifejackets over 150 newtons are designed to help support the wearers airway by being theoretically capable of turning an unconscious person on to their back - but this is only half the story. Anglers are often encumbered by heavy clothing, waders and gear that they'd rather not let go of (like that nice Winston rod and Orvis reel - other brands are available) which can cause issues....
Tackle can be replaced, a life cannot.
I'd look at 150N as being the minimum. 275N is maybe a bit much - they are primarily for offshore use - but the chunkier you are, or if you regularly use float tubes or spend time afloat then lifejackets can be had in various sizes which will support an angler wearing more gear. I use an older 175N where I need to wear one, but will probably replace that with a 190N Crewsaver in the near future.
In all cases make sure the jacket has crotch straps and use them. In testing we found this was the biggest single difference in how lifejackets performed. If you're worried about wear of the straps on the Simms breathable waders you're wearing, pop a protective sleeve over the straps.
Most importantly - try one on if you can, before buying. It needs to be a good fit.
H
I have worked in the Search & Rescue world for just on 25 years and I have extensively tested (in controlled conditions
) lots of different lifejackets and PFDs to see what 'works' for anglers.The thing to remember between a basic floatation device (a buoyancy aid) versus a lifejacket for adults is that lifejackets over 150 newtons are designed to help support the wearers airway by being theoretically capable of turning an unconscious person on to their back - but this is only half the story. Anglers are often encumbered by heavy clothing, waders and gear that they'd rather not let go of (like that nice Winston rod and Orvis reel - other brands are available) which can cause issues....
Tackle can be replaced, a life cannot.
I'd look at 150N as being the minimum. 275N is maybe a bit much - they are primarily for offshore use - but the chunkier you are, or if you regularly use float tubes or spend time afloat then lifejackets can be had in various sizes which will support an angler wearing more gear. I use an older 175N where I need to wear one, but will probably replace that with a 190N Crewsaver in the near future.
In all cases make sure the jacket has crotch straps and use them. In testing we found this was the biggest single difference in how lifejackets performed. If you're worried about wear of the straps on the Simms breathable waders you're wearing, pop a protective sleeve over the straps.
Most importantly - try one on if you can, before buying. It needs to be a good fit.
H
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Main Discussion Area / Re: Get your life jacket checked
« Last post by Mike Barrio on 06/04/2024 at 10:19 »Always a good new season reminder 
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Main Discussion Area / Get your life jacket checked
« Last post by James Laraway on 06/04/2024 at 09:01 »I put mine in for a service this week and it came back as a fail due to a hole on the bladder!
For light use (like occasional fishing) I think the recommendation is every 2 years)
So get it checked. If I had gone in a bladder with a hole is no use whatsoever.....
For light use (like occasional fishing) I think the recommendation is every 2 years)
So get it checked. If I had gone in a bladder with a hole is no use whatsoever.....
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Social Corner / Re: Troutstream
« Last post by Andrew Boswell on 04/04/2024 at 17:09 »So:
Ythan = Smallstream
Don = Troutstream
Or something like that!
Ythan = Smallstream
Don = Troutstream
Or something like that!
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Social Corner / Re: Troutstream
« Last post by Mike Barrio on 04/04/2024 at 16:53 »ie the easy loading benefits of the SS, but the presentation benefits of the GT90?
That's a pretty good summary Andrew
But it's perhaps more about the smooth transition between the two as you extend your range, which I think is probably why Sandy likes it so much on his glass rods.
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Social Corner / Re: Troutstream
« Last post by Andrew Boswell on 04/04/2024 at 15:58 »So without trying to over simplify things Mike, would you say this is somewhere between the Smallstream and the GT90?
ie the easy loading benefits of the SS, but the presentation benefits of the GT90?
ie the easy loading benefits of the SS, but the presentation benefits of the GT90?
