Hutchwilco Fisher 150N Inflatable Life Jacket – Fishing PFD

The Hutchwilco Fisher 150N Inflatable Life Jacket is a feature-packed inflatable PFD designed for New Zealand anglers and boaties who want excellent freedom of movement without sacrificing practical storage or safety.

Also known as the Hutchwilco Fisher Pro 150N Inflatable Vest, this life jacket combines a 150N manually activated inflatable bladder with the functionality of a fishing vest. Multiple pockets, attachment points and an air-mesh lining make it particularly well suited to fishing, boating, sailing and personal watercraft use.

Unlike a conventional bulky foam life jacket, the Fisher 150N has an open-sided vest design that provides excellent freedom of movement while casting, operating a boat or working around the deck.

Key Features

• 150N inflatable life jacket / PFD
• Manual inflation for controlled activation
• AS4758 Level 150 approved
• Designed for fishing, boating and sailing
• Comfortable air-mesh lining helps reduce perspiration
• Three gusseted storage pockets
• Two pockets feature internal organisers and external mesh pouches
• Water-resistant zip pocket
• Lash tab for attaching essential safety equipment
• Attachment options for equipment such as a PLB, VHF, torch, whistle or multitool
• Heavy-duty front-opening plastic zip
• Open-sided design for excellent freedom of movement
• Adjustable waist closure
• Black/Grey colour
• Available in S–L and XL–XXL

Specifications

Brand: Hutchwilco
Model: Fisher Pro 150N Inflatable Vest
Product Type: Inflatable life jacket / fishing PFD
Buoyancy Class: Level 150
Inflation: Manual
Standard: AS4758 Level 150
Colour: Black/Grey
Sizes: S–L and XL–XXL
Suitable Activities: Fishing, boating, sailing and jet ski fishing
Fit: Adult
Construction: Inflatable PFD integrated into functional fishing-style vest

Designed for New Zealand Fishing & Boating

The Hutchwilco Fisher 150N is particularly well suited to anglers who need to wear a life jacket for extended periods.

Traditional foam life jackets can restrict movement and become uncomfortable when casting, retrieving fishing gear or moving around a boat. The inflatable design of the Fisher provides a much slimmer profile during normal wear while still providing Level 150 flotation when inflated.

This makes it an excellent choice for:

• Boat fishing
• Trailer boat fishing
• Inshore fishing
• Jet ski fishing
• Sailing
• Recreational boating
• Working around the deck
• General marine use

Fishing Vest Functionality

One of the major advantages of the Hutchwilco Fisher Pro 150N is that it combines an inflatable life jacket with useful fishing-vest storage.

Three gusseted pockets provide convenient space for frequently used fishing and boating equipment. Two include internal organisers and external mesh storage, helping keep smaller items accessible.

An additional pocket features a water-resistant zipper and lash tab, providing a useful location for securing compatible marine safety equipment or accessories.

Depending on your setup, attachment points can be used for equipment such as a:

• Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)
• Handheld VHF radio
• Safety whistle
• Marine torch
• Knife or multitool
• Kill-switch lanyard

This helps keep essential equipment close at hand rather than stored elsewhere aboard the boat.