I carry a handheld VHF radio with me every time I go out fishing. It’s an easy way to contact rescue services and to keep in touch with other anglers on the water. I also like to listen in on what the boaters are doing to get an on-the-water fishing report. Plus, with a handheld VHF, you get real-time weather reports from the National Weather Service.
What excites me about with the Cobra BlueBound 150 is that the radio is only $99 USD. For 100 bucks, you get all the safety features of VHF radio. Plus it floats, it’s waterproof, and it has switchable power between .5, 1, or 3 Watts to conserve battery or increase range.
Cobra also offers models with GPS and distress signals for a higher price, but this is just a great, simple radio to keep with you. It’s easy to store on the boat, doesn’t take up a lot of space, and it’s going to come in handy when you really need it.
