7/31/09

Shore Fishing Safety

If you have been fishing before then you are probably already well aware of the risks that are associated with the sport. If you are not familiar with fishing then it may be a good idea to learn about the safety that is involved with it.

If you are already aware, then it never hurts to read over the tips and refresh your memory.

Being Aware

The first thing that you need to learn is to be aware of what is going on around you. Accidents usually happen when fishing because someone stopped paying attention to what was going on. With lines, lures, and rods flying all over the place you have to know what is going on at all times.

When you cast your line, look to see if there is anyone behind you or in your line of fire. This way you can avoid some accidents. I have seen some pretty bad incidents where fishermen have caught a lure in the lip and it is not pretty at all.

It's also a good idea to pay attention to what everyone else is doing as well. Most of the time accidents are caused by others who are not paying attention but if you are you can help reduce this risks and accidents.

Watch your Children

The second thing that you can do is watch your children and pay attention as to what they are doing. Young ones are usually accident prone so you are going to have to keep an eye on them.

Show them how to cast their line and reel in. Also tell them the basic safety rules and guidelines.
If you try to implement some of these fishing safety tips then you can help reduce the amount accidents that happen out on the lake.

Also, if you happen to see someone in trouble or hurt be sure to help them out. This way we can create good karma out there and help will keep going around. Be nice and considerate when fishing and dealing with others.

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