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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: fishing magician on December 03, 2006, 05:01:10 PM

Title: fishing vests
Post by: fishing magician on December 03, 2006, 05:01:10 PM

Does anyone have any good steelheading vests for sale???? I am also wondering what brands you all have?? any suggestions for which types to get.......thanks :D ;D ;)

Title: Re: fishing vests
Post by: Spudcote on December 03, 2006, 05:04:18 PM

I use a Mustang inflatable vest, planty of pockets, and the security if I go under, I stand a bit more of a chance of coming back up.
http://www.mustangsurvival.com/products/product.php?id=172&mc=23
Comfortable too

Title: Re: fishing vests
Post by: Sam Salmon on December 03, 2006, 05:26:39 PM

 Compleat Angler is the one to have-Harv @ 3 Vets should have some in stock.

Title: Re: fishing vests
Post by: Fish Assassin on December 03, 2006, 07:48:01 PM

Another vote for the Compleat Angler. I've had mine for over 10 years and still in good shape.

Title: Re: fishing vests
Post by: fishing magician on December 03, 2006, 08:43:25 PM

Im thinking about the compleat angler one.... but also have this simms one in mind would this one be good for fishing salmon/steelhead?

ur thoughts would be great ;D thanks everyone. :)

http://www.simmsfishing.com/za/SIM?PAGE=PRODUCT_DETAILS&CAT=vests&PROD.ID=21484#

Title: Re: fishing vests
Post by: Fish Assassin on December 03, 2006, 10:12:09 PM

Rick is still around.

Title: Re: fishing vests
Post by: Trout Slayer on December 03, 2006, 10:14:15 PM

I saw Rick 2 weeks ago. Talked alot about history and his products. Did you know less then 2 dozen of his pintail vests were made. Funny the same day before he comes in my work, we find one in the back That didn't know was there. :o

Back to the vests. Pioneer makes a decent durable vest. I find it too heavy though. Ive got a custom made vest similar to the Fernhills, they are excellent.

Title: Re: fishing vests
Post by: allwaysfishin on December 04, 2006, 11:12:01 AM

question is though.... is rick still able to make the vests.... 2 years ago he halted production due to not enough start up cash or something.... My previous employer put up the funds for materials to get thier last order made.... that was 2 years ago and most of those vests sold like hot cakes. I've got the one i use now and a brand spankin new one in storage till this one begins to fail me, but 4 seasons in... it's still virtually like new.
If anyone hears that rick is still making the vests, please contact me at steveston marine vancouver... I'd be happy to see our stores stock his product.

Title: Re: fishing vests
Post by: Fish Assassin on December 04, 2006, 10:34:48 PM

Quote from: Bill on December 03, 2006, 10:05:13 PM

Talking about compleat angler is Rick Woods still around, does anyone know ? I used to buy all my blanks and rod componets off him. I used to have his home # but lost it years ago..

Try (604) 879-8033. That was the number of his warehouse.

Title: Re: fishing vests
Post by: Fish Assassin on December 05, 2006, 12:29:11 PM

You're welcome. Does he still have the dogs ?