Boating Safety Tip - Mustang Survival

Posted On August 22, 2011
Being out on the water a lot, it’s been my general observation that most boaters do not wear their pfd’s while running the boat or while fishing.  Whenever I am out on the boat, my first priority is making sure that safety is number one.  I spend a lot of time on big waters, Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, and Lake Simcoe, these waters are known for not being very forgiving claiming lives every year to unsafe boaters.  Having a young family at home means making sure I arrive back at the dock safely.

It’s easy to see why most boaters do not wear life jackets as they are quite bulky and uncomfortable.  Fishing or trying to put out a 4 rod spread while downrigging can be more difficult with one on, so I recently picked up one of Mustangs Hydrostatic PFD’s.  http://www.mustangsurvival.com/recreational/deluxe-inflatable-pfd-automatic-activation-0?division=recreation You can read a bit about its features on the website but its most important feature is that if you fall in the water, it instantly inflates keeping you afloat and ALIVE!

When I have it on it feels like it’s not even there.  Next time you think about buying another fishing rod/reel set up or equipment to put fish in the boat, consider what your life is worth.  A small investment for piece of mind.

Safe boating everyone!

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Joined November 18, 2010

Justin is obsessed with steelhead and salmon - heading out on the stream or lake every chance he gets. His blog highlights his countless hours spent fishing for beautiful trout and salmonin the Great Lakes Region, as well as work done with the Credit River Anglers Association and product review on various items to help put you on more migratory and Great Lake salmonids..

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