I am somewhat annoyed by this bulky personal floating device i've been using for more than 15 years now (Buoy-o-Boy orange PFD). It has big foam panels on the front and back. That said, i've been wearing it every single time I went fishing (usually in a small jon boat) and it's the only thing that I feel keeps me safe.

Considering the risks such as falling overboard knocking your head on a rock or the side of the boat, inflatable jackets just don't cut it for me. Even though they keep you cooler and weigh less, I can live with the disadvantages of my bulky PFD.