Fishing Tip of the Week: Boaters know – or should know – that anyone 12 or younger aboard a boat must wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket, and everyone aboard, regardless of age, must have a life jacket that fits, is easily accessible and is in good condition. But do you know that all vessels 16 feet and longer (including canoes and kayaks) must have a type IV (throwable) personal flotation device on board? For more about boating law and safety in Arkansas, visit agfc.com and click on “Fishing and Boating.”