Saturday, March 12, 2011

What To Look For In A Good Quality 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.

Probably the most important consideration is to look for stability as most of the time you will be using your seat on uneven ground. This factor makes the three-legged stool variety less attractive for those long trips when you need to be sitting for long periods. On these occasions you should consider a four-legged seat which has fully adjustable legs.

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.

Another consideration is all the little extras that the more expensive seats usually have. These include things like built-in pockets to hold small tools or personal items. They sometimes also have armrests that swivel out of the way when necessary. These additional conveniences can all help to make for a more enjoyable experience when fishing.

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.

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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