Selecting a Fishing PFD

I'm looking for a new fishing PFD with a high back design and good safety color visibility for this season.  I've been using a Stearns fishing PFD that's tan colored and has a full back for the last 7 yrs.  I've got my eye on either a NRS Chinook or Stohlquist Fisherman highback that are comparably priced at around $100.  What fishing PFD's are most popular/recommended?  Thanks!

I owned a Stohlquist Fisherman. It's a good quality PFD. I've noticed it's a popular choice. I use the Kokatat Bahai Tour and I love it. Super comfortable, high back, great pockets, and the mango/yellow color makes you visible.



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I have the deluxe version of that Stolhquist and I have nothing else to compare it to but it is awesome. Lots of storage space for all the things I like to carry on my person. I find it very comfortable. I don't feel like it is too cumbersome. It cost me $110 and I believe it is well worth the money.

I owned a Stohlquist Fisherman. It's a good quality PFD. I've noticed it's a popular choice. I use the Kokatat Bahai Tour and I love it. Super comfortable, high back, great pockets, and the mango/yellow color makes you visible.

Did you purchase the Kokatat locally? That's a model that wasn't on my radar and looks like it could be a great choice as well.  Who carries the best selection of fishing PFD's in the Portland area where I could go to try some on?

I owned a Stohlquist Fisherman. It's a good quality PFD. I've noticed it's a popular choice. I use the Kokatat Bahai Tour and I love it. Super comfortable, high back, great pockets, and the mango/yellow color makes you visible.

Did you purchase the Kokatat locally? That's a model that wasn't on my radar and looks like it could be a great choice as well.  Who carries the best selection of fishing PFD's in the Portland area where I could go to try some on?

I got mine online from Austin Kayak.
Some of the local shops might carry this model such as Next Adventure.


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I owned a Stohlquist Fisherman. It's a good quality PFD. I've noticed it's a popular choice. I use the Kokatat Bahai Tour and I love it. Super comfortable, high back, great pockets, and the mango/yellow color makes you visible.

Did you purchase the Kokatat locally? That's a model that wasn't on my radar and looks like it could be a great choice as well.  Who carries the best selection of fishing PFD's in the Portland area where I could go to try some on?

I got mine online from Austin Kayak.
Some of the local shops might carry this model such as Next Adventure.


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Next Adventure doesn't carry any kokatat stuff but they do carry NRS, MTI, and Stolquist. I think they even had a couple on sale the other day.

I really like the functional looks and pocket/zipper design on the Kokatat compared with the other two.  ACK's price looks competitive with free shipping too. 

Learning about this make/model to consider is just another example of why being a member on this forum is great!

I have the NRS chinook.  I love it, lots of pockets and very comfortable fully adjustable for my big shoulders and gut.

Mitch

Picked up a MTI Dorado on clearance for <$50 (more scratch for tackle) as well as the most comfortable of the ones I tried on, IMHO. 

Where did you find the Dorado on clearance, and did they have any hi-vis colors?