Top 4 Kayak Fishing PFD's

PFD Giveaway! Guess the total length of the 5 winning fish from tomorrows Camanche KBF Event and I'll send you a brand new kayak fishing PFD of your choice!
Want to follow along on with the tourney? Visit the Tourney X Page to follow along live as people submit their fish: tourneyx.com/app/
Remember the contest goes from now until 10Am Feb 17th. Any submissions after that will not be counted. I'll announce the winner in a future video.
PFD's in order:
NRS Chinook $109
Stohlquist Fisherman $129
Stohlquist Keeper $149
Kokatat Leviathon $152 Ready to Get on the Water? Use our Affiliate Links to Purchase:
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[@HeadwatersKayak]

Congrats John Perry for being first to guess the winning length of 87.5” brought in by Headwaters Fishing Team Angler Abel Platio. Thanks everyone who participated.

[@henrimorales2183]

Headwaters Kayak i was so close.

[@elieziete]

My first time Kayaking and this Kayak held strong. kzbin.infoUgkx4k5UrhC3v_Y4hIEaXLGvHcN5a5aBmZNB The water got pretty rough as a speed boat zipped by me, and the Kayak withstood it (I expected to be capsized). The Ores are very easy to put together, the pump worked beautifully. the seats are a bit hard to sit in after a while (I recommend sitting on the floor). after reading the reviews I was very scared it'd get a hole in it, the material is very strong and durable. The Air valve may need a small Phillips head screwdriver to adjust, other than that, it's well worth the money!(update)I've gone Kayaking in 3 Lakes and 2 rivers totaling about 40 miles. the kayak had two holes and they patched easily and no other problems can't wait for kayaking season this year!

[@jimking2299]

Be careful about buying the mesh-back PFDs with the thick lump of foam mounted high to clear the seatback. Make sure it fits you high enough to ride above the backrest in your particular yak. I bought one online that doesn't work with my yak. The thinner, full-coverage backs that are also intended for high-back seats are the safer bet.

[@scamps361]

I’d love to see you guys host a gal covering PDFs for ladies!!!

[@hsima108]

Love your videos. I got a Crescent Lite Tackle because of you and now I'm back to trust you on PFDs. Thank you!

[@JaimeBlanco666]

Man. Your channel is one of my faves. Such good content. Thank you.

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Thanks Jaime.

[@elliothakim]

"Have a little workstation"....to roll a doobie

[@Deathus-hs4rv]

"Doobie? Or not doobie? That is the question." -some guy

[@allynsmith5026]

he totally made that exact hand gesture when he said "work station." did he not?🤣🤣

[@royrivera9264]

😂😂😂

[@riksanchez8960]

I'm new at the kayak game I love fishing I love kayaking and I need more videos like this great video

[@FishFinder]

very nice... glad you were talking about PFDs that do not inflate. The first one looked good. I personally do not trust those. I ended up doing a kayak safety video after a situation on the water.

[@Destroythebrain]

Thanks for the great info. Your vids are really helpful. I just picked up a sit on top 2+1 fishing kayak for river and sea use in the UK. My NRS Chinook pfd's are in the mail. Keep up the good work man 👍

[@joecampbell6486]

Great review thanks, I believe the green fishing pfd is the same model used by Yak Motley 👍

[@BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists]

For those days when you need more gear, I am looking for a pfd that will comfortably ride high so I can get my fishing vest around it. These look to have good potential! Thank you for reviewing!

[@clayl9202]

Excellent review, thanks for that. The side-by-side comparisons are exactly what I was looking for. You need to include your website and location in your video though, I wanna come shop!

[@jamesireland9188]

Always enjoyable to watch your channel really good content. Really like the NRS only thing stopping me from going out on my kayak. I don't think I will ever take the chance and go out without a pfd. Hopefully soon I can pick it up have a good day and stay safe Jimmy from Massachusetts

[@dongraves9419]

Fantastic perspectives on several different PFD’s even these several years later. I was dead-set on a NRS Chinook but got to my local shop and tried on several different vests for fit/comfort and ended up with Stohlquist instead for me and kids (brought them along too). Wife went different NRS. Once again learned the lesson of just because it looks great doesn’t mean it will feel great once tried on. But the choices of which to try/look at were definitely brought about from the info in this video and the friendly folks at our local shop. Looking forward to going through more gear reviews from Dan and crew! Hope to see more “kayak continuing education” videos in 2021! Dan’s level, honest and down-to-earth perspectives are sincerely appreciated.

[@jasongriffin8849]

94.3" Could use a good one. I have a 27 dollar ebay inflatable that may or may not work when I need it to!

[@penalty5992]

03:23 Does the Stohlquist Keeper vest ever get in the way of the paddle when kayaking? I can't tell if I'll hit the vest with my paddle, or hit the vest with the inside of my own arm, or push the vest up against the coaming on a kayak. Can you do an in depth review of the Keeper specifically?

[@FrankLadd]

I'd love to see how you carry your stuff in the pfd. I tuck the small waterproof camera inside between the pfd and my chest. The floating VHF radios are bigger than the older radios and most pfd's have smaller pockets so I don't have a good answer for this. Chapstick , a granola bar, and nail clippers round out what I always take and the little pockets work great for this. Where do you carry your stuff, especially the vhf?

[@norcaloutdoor5462]

High position floating on the back is not good because it locate on the shoulder. When you fall into the water, you head will sink.

[@HeadwatersKayak]

NorCal OutDoor have you ever been in the water with one? I ask because I’ve thought hundreds of people how to perform open water rescues and I have not found that to be true. They work just the same as any other type three coast guard approved kayaking PFD.

[@norcaloutdoor5462]

@@HeadwatersKayak Yes, I felt from the kayak twice with different PFD. One with the cheap PFD that has the more floating located surrounding and at the lower bottom and it kept my head and neck above the water and I like it. The second one is Stohlquist Fisherman with the thick floating in the Front and the high back floating . With this PFD, my neck sunk and my mouth touch the water. I have the hold on with my kayak so I do not drink the water. Test it in the vertical position, you will see it the different. If the Floating on the shoulder, how it keeps the body/neck/heat above water.

[@TheAceofspades444]

video starts at 1:15

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

81.... I am on the market for a new PFD.. I am working with an inflatable.. I think it's time to get smart.. great video!

[@brittanypudwell6397]

Nice video Dan. I was just admiring the new PFDs when I was in last. I need a new PFD badly!!!

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Brittany Pudwell did you see the new ladies fishing vest from KoKatat? It’s bad ass

[@jamesgerboc]

Love your videos. Helped me select a kayak! Having trouble with PFD's. I'm not a huge guy (6ft 225) but I unfortunately have a belly. Kayak PFD's from Dick's seem to ride very high. One's without a belt would probably cover my face if I fell into the water. I dont need a fishing style, but watched this assuming it would focus on larger men. Any ideas when your only options are Dicks or online ordering?

[@barryteghtmeyer5466]

Thanks again! Wish your store were closer! What kayaking life jacket do you recommend that would be under $100? I’ve seen several on Amazon, but want to make sure that would be worth it. I’m a beginner and would not be fishing.

[@CoolSpirit08]

112.25 inches. Best wishes and big fishes!

[@AlaskanMatt907]

Any of these able to flip you if you go in face down while unconscious?

[@markhasty6015]

79.7 bass tournament, good luck gentlemen.

[@dakotamaxfield8228]

What would be your top PFD picks for a beginner recreation kayaker?

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Stohlquist trekker

[@dakotamaxfield8228]

@@HeadwatersKayak Thank you! would you recommend the same one for my wife that is 5ft tall?

[@rorylittleraven3459]

I think 96.5 total inches and I’m going to buy a two seater for me and my 10 year old daughter that loves to fish.

[@richardpeebles8492]

What do you recommend for women who fish? My wife and I kayak fish together, but we've had a really tough time finding a true fishing PFD for her. She really likes my Chinook for its fishing attributes, but ultimately settled on comfort over fishability.

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Richard Peebles the new KOkatat cane out with a woman’s model!!! It’s same as men’s just with cups. Incredibly comfy. It’s the gray and blue colors on the left side of screen.

[@richardpeebles8492]

Thank you. We will check it out.

[@TheFishingMommy]

So glad you asked this question because I’ve had the same problem!

[@wagontrack]

Thanks for the review..

[@3rdeyeview34]

96” and I’ll drive to come pick it up from you

[@roberttolley5055]

Try this new kayak ! Then gonna want one of yours

[@georgebowman3051]

Which pfd works best with high backed fishing kayak seats? Most of the ones you showed on this video have floatation high on the back of the pfd which would probably not fit well on the high backed seats. What would you recommend. Thank you.

[@michaelgreen3224]

Your opinion which is best for pedal kayak? I’m 5’11” and weigh 210. Have an Oldtown topwater PDL 120. Need to see what pfd would work best. Unfortunately there isn’t a place near me to try one on

[@tpparker5262]

Good luck everyone. winning length 90.5

[@nc_bassman]

97.75 total inches Awsome channel. New Sub! *fingers crossed for the win*

[@bobwalker2640]

105.5". laviathin. I think is the name of the last pfd you showed.

[@carolynhaney8046]

Can you update your list of best kayak pfd's? I noticed the Keeper is not available anymore.

[@chovue2363]

I like those ideas! Have more morning ideas if you can. Lets go for a wholesome total of 100.00 inches!

[@simonkajer2020]

89.5 will win it all! Thanks for the chance to win!

[@williamscarlton111]

Nice video. Thanks for the info.🤽‍♂️

[@fishingfennatic4968]

90.33" wish i could make it out there tomorrow enjoy the tourney

[@johnnycortez46]

Which is recommended for the surf when deploying bait in a kayak

[@FishOn916]

82.4" My birth year for the win!, there's a few 82" already so editing to 82.4".

[@kongoej1]

90.75 inches

[@michaelc5369]

Awesome, 82.5”

[@bassinops]

Hi HK, I’m looking for a 2018 NRS chinook L-XL it’s there any possibility you have one in stock ? Thanks in advance

[@HeadwatersKayak]

PI always and if not in stock then there are more already on the way.

[@jimdaseler8893]

Keep Yaking! Good Luck and stay safe. 67 inches

[@bliaxiong6890]

I am going to guess 89 inches 5 fish. Good luck.

[@robertdurham1305]

78.25 inches

[@marvind.9774]

92.3 inches

[@JordanDDugger]

87.25 inches.

[@scoobyxyoojz6122]

93.2, good luck all.. and some amazing PFDs

[@johnvelez5304]

88.8 inches!!!

[@Backlashed]

Stohlquist Keeper has a flat back? do any other vests? My kayak has a high seat back and most vests are uncomfortable with the half back floatation

[@HeadwatersKayak]

NRS Raku

[@Willy3677]

Thank you, guess is 88 1/4 inches

[@sbellosa]

what's the update here? What's your favorite for 2020? Thx.

[@mrantone916]

I almost drowned on sat, get a pfd people no joke, water is freezing right now, and your muscles will lock up!

[@davidcortez5614]

72.5" is my guess... here's to winner for coming through

[@riksanchez8960]

86 I normally don't wear a life vest maybe one of these would be better

[@Frsmyr]

You almost stabbed yourself in the throat, with those scissors, at 1:35 😆

[@darrelld2425]

97.31 inchesGood luck everyone!

[@dallaskeck7169]

93.50... just seen my first guess had already been submitted

[@adamwilson4834]

unfortunately i see lots of people with vests like chinook but not wearing them. an inflatable is wearable regardless of temp. in hot weather an inflatable is still wearable

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Adam Wilson whatever PFD you have, just wear it!

[@racedad2227]

77 inches I'm betting on Greg Blanchard 😎👍👍

[@williamparks4336]

Could use one! Thanks.

[@bobbyg6662]

thanks for the chance for the giveaway...70.5

[@edgars00789]

I wish I could win a kayak like the old Town kayak autopilot 136 so I can complete my mission in saving our beautiful waterways universe

[@blackheartsmarine0351]

They don’t make the chinook like that one in Orange anymore. Uhhhh

[@doua86]

93 and 1/4 inch

[@vickyr7072]

Nice! 87.75"!

[@yosuecaridad944]

that chinook you tried on, can you remember the size? s/m, L/XL?

[@nandog6946]

Going with 72.5

[@FuckPedophileBiden]

Are these life jackets either I II or III US Coast Guard approved?

[@maskmord]

82 inches

[@jasondunbar3667]

Is there an alternative to the leviathan that's not the fishing version?

[@TheFishinPastor]

Cool! 87.5

[@fishingchu8587]

100.25 inch will take all

[@15cbev1]

102.75 will win

[@charlierichmond9365]

78 inches good luck to all

[@christopherpeek2647]

7 feet 3 inches

[@FishingWithBIGD]

78" inches total .... I need a good vest still have the old orange around the neck one ... 😥😣😑

[@bluescluesoutdoors3244]

Not sure if this number has been commented but i will be guessing 76 inches!

[@TheCopperstill]

95.75 total for the fish and will be lovin a newer pfd. Whats a good pfd for ladies?

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Chris Amend the new Kokatat is an awesome option for ladies. You can see some of the girlier colors behind me to the left. They actually make a ladies only fishing vest! It’s gray and powder blue.

[@TheCopperstill]

Headwaters Kayak thanks for the reply back. What is the name of the Kokatat i am looking to get my wife a more comfortable pfd.Dont know why i haven’t subscribed sooner. Seen you on Greg Blanchard videos and enjoyed the demos!

[@chuckgenarie3231]

Total guess on 5 bass 24.6

[@ProLaps69]

87.5”

[@friscobarber1]

73 inches. it's ruff right now!!

[@eminiardfishing8918]

77.5 ! Awesome video!

[@davidlewis9572]

78 .8 great video, always wear PFD

[@dennisallen8475]

60 inches

[@jamespratt771]

89” Good luck and stay safe everyone

[@jeffventura8900]

Good luck to all. 79.75

[@wannabetraveler6595]

I’ll say 82.5”

[@UNKNOWN-sp8vj]

Did you just try to stick yourself in the jugular with those display scissors?

[@riksanchez8960]

The Leviathan looks nice

[@vincentsnyder3923]

81.25 thanks

[@hardknoxkayakfishn4164]

I’m going to say 89.5”

[@jasonmolle2857]

96 ...good luck to all

[@alexrubalcado4103]

How would I be able to order from you