Saturday, March 19, 2011

What To Look For In A Good Fishing Chair

By Frank Muller


There are many fishermen will spend a lot of time sitting down whilst they're waiting for the fish to bite. You might as well be as comfortable as possible during this time so it will be worth your while checking out the best type of fishing chairs for you. I think that you will find that this type of purchase makes complete sense and futhermore economical too. In the following paragraphs I will give you some hints on what to look for in order to make the best choice.

Unless you're fishing from a pier or canal bank, you will most likely be on very irregular ground. Therefore your fishing seat has to have legs that can be adjusted individually so that the seat is even. Chairs with only three legs are not so good in this respect and are best avoided. Four-legged seats are much more stable.

Another major consideration is the comfort of the chair. Some of the cheaper versions have very little padding and will begin to feel hard after sitting on them for some time. These economy models will also lack proper support for the back and can cause aches and pains after a while. More expensive types will have thick padding and an adjustable backrest so that the user can feel properly supported.

Fishing chairs have a hard life. They are left out in all kinds of weather and are thrown into car trunks and bumped against other items all the time. This requires the seat to be made from good quality weatherproof and substantial materials. You want to your chair to last for a long time so it is worth paying to get a quality one.

When you buy a top of the range seat you will usually get additional useful features that cheaper models don't provide. You can have things like armrests that can be removed when not required and built-in storage compartments for holding small but necessary equipment or a snack. Little extras like these can add a lot of pleasure to your trip.

For fishing expeditions where you are going to be camping overnight another variation of the normal type of seat is available. This is the bedchair, a product that is mainly for sleeping but can be turned into a chair of sorts. Not as comfortable as the regular chair for sitting, but well worth considering if you don't want to have to purchase a bed and a chair separately.

It pays to shop around when buying. Remember to look for a chair that gives strength, stability and all-round comfort. It needs to be made from good quality, hard-wearing materials that will last and keep its good looks. Bear these tips in mind and you should be able to make a good choice.




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