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How many of you wear a PFD Personal Flotation Device of the inflatable fishing vest or Sospender type when wading big streams or rivers?
Choices:
(A) I wear one
(B) Never
(C) There too darn uncomfortable

How many use a wading staff and what type do you prefer?


Thanks for any replies guys, this is an important safety issue and I know I can get some honest replies here.
 
Good fishin'
 
Dark Hollow

I never wear any PFD type devices but I use a wading staff all the time now as since I have gotten older.  I bought a Folstaf 3/4 inch style and will never wade again with out one.
http://www.flytyerscarryall.com/folstaf.htm

 I never wade without a wading staff since I have bad knees & back  I use a sold wood one most of the time that I bought at a fly shop & aldo have a heavy folding one they are both good.
       I have the blow up suspenders but ony used in alaska when wading big water

A But only on big water (like 16 mile)
 
I always use a cane since I can't walk on dry land without one.

b
Never used a wading staff

I have one but have never used it

B
 
Never used a wading staff

never
 
probably should sometimes

A. only on the yough
 
Never used a wading staff, but thinking of trying one. 

(b) Never used a wading staff
 
But, I insist on anyone under 16 wearing a pfd when fishing with me.