J Buck wrote:
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....


I just have a trolling motor boat, so "under way" isn't an issue. Calm
hot weather, jacket is off. Rough weather or night, or anytime by
myself, it's on.