Monday, March 21, 2011

Buying A Fishing Chair - The Important Aspects

By Frank Muller


When buying their fishing gear most people will spend hours deciding on which rod to get, the type of line, landing net and so on. They rarely give a lot of thought to the items that will make them more comfortable, such as a good fishing chair. There are several points to consider before buying a seat for fishing and we will discuss some of them in this article.

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.

It goes without saying that a good seat needs to offer proper support and comfort. The thin padding and non-adjustable backs of the less expensive chairs make them uncomfortable to use for long periods. When looking at different seats check the padding thickness; it should be substantial and give good support. To give support to back an adjustable backrest is a must. It is worth paying a little more to have this extra comfort.

The type of material used in the chair's construction is also very important. Obviously they are going to be used in conditions that are not very kind to the usual materials used in chair construction so good quality here is necessary. As well as being waterproof the material should be very hard-wearing and be able to withstand all sorts of knocks and bumps.

Little extras that often come with the better quality chairs can make it worthwhile paying more for them. Many of them have pockets sewn into the fabric; very handy for storing food and drink or small items of gear. Occasionally you can come across seats that have adjustable armrests, which swing out when not needed.

If you are going to at a fishing venue overnight then it might be worth considering a bedchair. These are mainly designed for sleeping on but have the advantage of being converted into a seat when required. Because of this dual-purpose role they are not as good for sitting as a normal chair but are certainly very convenient.

As I have pointed out above, there are big differences in quality and comfort amongst the many types of fishing chairs that are on the market. Look for one that is robustly made, fully adjustable and has some additional features such as built-in pockets. Hopefully you will now feel better informed and able to make a sound purchase.




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