I didn't use to, but a conversation with a friend convinced me that crazy
things happen too fast to react.

So, while under way (only), I wear a PFD, along with the kill switch strap.
I take it off when I'm fishing in any sort of reasonable weather though. I
do own an inflatable "fanny pack" and I should get in the habit of having
it on when I'm stumbling about my little boat.

Also, now that I do wear the PFD when moving, I find it has become a habit
and I reach for it before reaching for the starter key!--

RichG manager, Carolina Skiff Owners Group on MSN
http://groups.msn.com/CarolinaSkiffOwners
"J Buck" wrote in message
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If you aren't fishing a tournament (i.e., just out for fun) and the wx
is calm, do you wear a life jacket? I don't know all the rules
state-by-state; I'm assuming most states have a 'must have PFD for each
passenger in the boat' rule. I'm also assuming you know how to swim, and
have enough common sense to throw a PFD on as soon as the wx kicks up.
Just an informal poll....