For serious fishermen the question is not if you need one, but when will you need one. It could be the spring day when the water is faster than you expected from the run off. It could be the fist time in a new river where you step off into a deep hole. Maybe when fishing in the salt and that rogue wave comes and sweeps you off your feet, or that rip. Maybe its in your kayak or canoe when all of a sudden what was up is now down.

I encourage everyone to own one. I do. I don't wear it always, but I have it whenever I think there might be a need.

jed