New NYS Life Jacket Law

[stinger]

Just a reminder & a heads up......this takes effect this Sunday 11/1/09

http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20 ... ect+Sunday

[Has Been]

Actually no , If you want to catch more fish, Become a better fisherman.

[jeb1340]

HB, What if you are a good fisherman and know where the fish are and what they are eating. Isn't it a logical conclusion that you would catch more fish with fifty lines in the "zone" versus one? Just a thought.

Stinger thanks for the reminder, I fish Niagara quite a bit and have been meaning to purchase an inflatable, I better get around to it. We have a pretty good CC presences and I'm not sure who is going to enforce it.

[Has Been]

If there were 2 guys on the boat do you really think you would catch more on 50 lines than lets say ..............4?

[jeb1340]

What is the beam of the boat?

[jeb1340]

I take my wife fishing with me so I can run more lines. I asked a DEC officer if I paid for a fishing license for my dog if I would be able to run two more. Both love being on the boat with me so why not take advantage of a good situation. Ray have you gotten a "valid" birth certificate for your inflatable friend yet?

[chinook35]

I have a question. Does an inflatable friend have to wear a pfd ?

[Has Been]

Please excuse my manners , Thanks for the reminder Stinger. I am sure many will get tickets becuse they don't know or will forget. I belive in making what you have work eficiently. Did you read my post on the fishing EFA.?

[stinger]

Please excuse my manners , Thanks for the reminder Stinger. I am sure many will get tickets becuse they don't know or will forget. I belive in making what you have work eficiently. Did you read my post on the fishing EFA.?

No I didn't read your EFA post HB. I'll have to do a search and check it out.

The main reason for the reminder of the new PFD law was more for the safety aspect than dodging tickets. I made a similiar post down in the Finger Lakes Section because of the winter fishing. I added these lines on that post.

"Just remember if you go over in that 37-40 deg water you won't last long but if your wearing a life jacket at least your family will have a body for the funeral and you'll be saving the local emergency personal a lot of time & money."

This is what I use. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/store ... 0_225-17-0

[ray koziatek]

no... if your partner is inflatable she (or he) does not need a pfd ,but you do need a license for your partner to run 2 extra rods ..I got caught with 27 rods in the water and told the dec 25 were my partners ,so not being able to pay the fine she was sent to jail for 90 days patch kit and all. she has gained 40lbs and i think she is pregnat now. Were not talking and i might just pull the plug on her ,and look for a new friend ...PS ..more lines means more fish for shure we were pounding them that fatefull day.

[chinook35]

Maybe your inflatable friend can be counted as a pfd. I wonder if you have to be wearing her (or him ) for it to count ? And on the front or back ? These questions need to be addressed by the DEC ! You can tell winter is closing in LOL.

[bottom-feeder]

having to wear a pfd is like wearing a seat belt... should be individual choice not the choice of some pencil pusher in DC thats never even been on a boat

[Jax]

The law as it states applies to boats less than 21 feet. I think Im good to go my boat is not LESS than 21 Feet it IS 21 ft. What do you guys think?

[muskybob]

I think it's Obama's fault

[jimski2]

A point needed, if you are not underway, you must be tied to a dock or anchored. Drifting is still considered underway.

[tree top flyer]

does the after market swim platform count????? i would be good then. how about the booms on the riggers???

[Tim Bromund]

The law as it states applies to boats less than 21 feet. I think Im good to go my boat is not LESS than 21 Feet it IS 21 ft. What do you guys think?

I believe it says less than 21 ft, not 21 ft or less, so IMO, you should be good to go.

Tim

[Ahab]

IF YOU STREACH A TAPE MEASURE ON YOUR 21' BOAT YOU WILL FIND THAT IT'S ONLY 20.5' AT BEST.

[GAMBLER]

The Coast guard does not seem to be enforcing this in the Rochester area. I watched them drive right buy 2 guys in a jon boat with no life jackets on in the Genesee River last week.

[Mick]

I believe this is a NYS law, and would be enforced by Sherriff/Police/DEC. I saw many boats this week because of the nice weather earlier this week and not a single person had a PFD on.

[chinook35]

As this is a NY Stae law , it is my understanding that the CG is not responsible for enforcing it. The enforcement falls to the DEC and the troopers and sherriff . I was stopped for a safety check by the CG once, when I got to the distress flag ( NY requirement) the coastie said that was not one of the items they inspect or require.

[jimski2]

This not about life jackets. It is about "death jackets". When I was in the Coast Guard we recovered many bodies. In the summer time, when the water temperatures were high, a body would float up in about 72 hours. In the winter time, it may take up to 30 days to float up. The relatives will get closure faster, their insurance claims settled faster and search agencies can get back to the regular routines faster.

[Nalod]

Does anyone know if the inflatable PDF belts will be acceptable for this law? I am thinking it will be a little easier to cast with one of these instead of a normal vest.

--Joe