Let's Be Safe Out There!
Read these simple tips for safe, fun-filled fly fishing trip this winter...
A misstep in a summer stream can be a wet experience and possibly dangerous, but a fall in near-freezing water can be fatal even if you exit the stream quickly. Safe winter fishing is worth talking about.
I seriously recommend that anglers wading large rivers wear both a safety belt around their waist, to prvent freezing water from flooding into their waders in a fall, and a floatation-style fishing vest to keep them afloat in the event the lose footing and get carried into deeper water.
Carry a waterproof match cache so you can build a fire to warm up and dry out if you take a fall on a cold winter day. Be careful about using fire, of course, but it could save your life. Keep in mind that it's hard to light a fire when you are cold and wet, so don't wait until the shivers set in before you decide to light one. The sooner the better -- no fish is worth risking your life.
Float tube anglers wearing the right kind of waders and undergarments can brave incredibly low temperatures but still need to guard against hypothermia. Limit your time on the water, and always fish with a friend who can help if you get into trouble.
The same applies when fishing from a boat: The act of standing up to cast in a small boat can be life threatening. Wear a quality flotation vest and practice good safety habits. -- Richard Alden Bean
A misstep in a summer stream can be a wet experience and possibly dangerous, but a fall in near-freezing water can be fatal even if you exit the stream quickly. Safe winter fishing is worth talking about.
I seriously recommend that anglers wading large rivers wear both a safety belt around their waist, to prvent freezing water from flooding into their waders in a fall, and a floatation-style fishing vest to keep them afloat in the event the lose footing and get carried into deeper water.
Carry a waterproof match cache so you can build a fire to warm up and dry out if you take a fall on a cold winter day. Be careful about using fire, of course, but it could save your life. Keep in mind that it's hard to light a fire when you are cold and wet, so don't wait until the shivers set in before you decide to light one. The sooner the better -- no fish is worth risking your life.
Float tube anglers wearing the right kind of waders and undergarments can brave incredibly low temperatures but still need to guard against hypothermia. Limit your time on the water, and always fish with a friend who can help if you get into trouble.
The same applies when fishing from a boat: The act of standing up to cast in a small boat can be life threatening. Wear a quality flotation vest and practice good safety habits. -- Richard Alden Bean
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