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Old Town Lure Angler II Men's Front-Zip Life Jacket, L/XL, Moss | Safety

Old Town Lure Angler II Men's Front-Zip Life Jacket, L/XL, Moss | Safety

Old Town Lure Angler II men's front-zip PFD, a USCG Type III vest with high-back construction and tackle pockets, sized L/XL for a 48 to 54 inch chest.

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What we liked

  • + High-back construction is listed to nest with tall kayak seats, which is the main need for an angling vest.
  • + Zippered tackle pockets, stretch mesh pockets and an envelope pocket keep small gear on the body instead of in the hull.
  • + USCG certified Type III PFD with front-zip entry, so it counts as the wearable life jacket on board.

Trade-offs

  • - Costs far more than the budget fishing vests in this guide, so it is a step up in price, not a like-for-like swap.
  • - Listed as a men's L/XL for a 48 to 54 inch chest, so smaller anglers need a different size or model.

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