| Fishing
should be relaxing and fun!
Everyone
can learn to fish, it is also a great way to experience the
out-of-doors. Fishing isn't a dangerous sport, but as with
any activity, especially activities held in the ever-changing
out-of-doors, there are some safety tips which should be followed:
Lesser
Weaver
Many
Sea Anglers every summer are unfortunate to catch one of these
The weaver fish sting can be extremely painful. Death is extremely
rare,
although respiratory failure and gangrene have been reported
following infection.
This is a small fish (about 15 cm long). It has venomous spines
along its dorsal fin.
It
is quite commonly found around the British Isles in warm weather.
It may hide under the sand at low tide.
Treatment
The affected limb or wound should be immersed in water as
hot as can be tolerated comfortably for 15 minutes.
If
this isn’t possible, cover the wound with hot flannels which
should be changed repeatedly.
The venom is inactivated by heat and the intense pain should
subside within a few minutes of treatment.
Simple painkillers such as paracetamol will also help to relieve
the pain, antihistamines may also be helpful.
ALWAYS
SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE FROM YOUR LOCAL HOSPITAL
Basic
Stuff
Boat
anglers are encouraged to be strong swimmers and to wear British
Standards Institute-approved lifejackets. Anglers should also
acknowledge and follow local fishing etiquette and the regulations
that preserve the sport for everyone.
Using
Tackle Safely:
Always
handle fishing tackle responsibly.
Make sure
to look behind you before casting so that your hook will not
catch a power line, tree, or another person.
Don't
leave your tackle lying on the ground. Someone may trip and
fall on it, step on a hook, or even break your tackle.
If a hook
is deep inside of a fish's mouth, don't put your hand inside.
Instead, use some kind of a hook remover to carefully remove
the hook. If this doesn't work, cut the line as far back as
you safely can to release the fish.
Always
remove hooks and lures from your line and store them in your
tackle box when moving your equipment.
Safe
Dressing:
Whenever
around water, small children should wear a British Standards
Institute-approved lifejacket that fits properly.
Wear a
hat. Hats keep your head cool in the summer and warm in the
winter. They also can help keep the sun out of your eyes and
protect your head from hooks during a stray cast.
Protect
the only eyes you have by wearing some kind of glasses. Sunglasses
protect your eyes from hooks and the sun's harmful rays. Polarized
sunglasses also help you see below the surface of the water
to see fish and other objects.
Shoes
should always be worn whether fishing on shore, in a boat,
or wading in the water. Stray hooks, glass, sharp rocks, and
other objects on shore and in the water could cut your bare
feet. In a boat, shoes designed to keep your feet from slipping
in a wet boat could help prevent you from taking an unexpected
dip into the water.
Always
dress for the weather and be prepared for sudden changes.
Take a
Friend Fishing!!
Fishing
with a friend makes for twice the fishing fun while also making
for a safer trip.
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