Fishing safety

Caught up in their passion, anglers often underestimate the risks associated with the environment in which they operate. To protect yourself from accidents, we've put togethera few tips and tricks to help you enjoy your activity with complete peace of mind.

Avoid the fall, secure yourself

The main accidents in fishing are related to falls. Indeed, the fisherman is subjected to a large number of obstacles and does not often look where he puts his feet... You should not underestimate the safety in fishing to limit the damage...

Tolimit the risk of falls, we recommend you always carry a wading stick with you to help you walk into the river or back to shore in strong currents.

Another essential accessory: nails or easygrip netting to help your shoes grip the river and prevent slipping.

A good pair of sturdy shoes with good ankle support will also help you avoid damaging your feet and limit the risk of twisting your ankle.

Our fishing safety product is the Field&Fish easy grip overshoe or net.

 

Avoid forced bathing or worse during your fishing trips

If you're wading and you want to catch that trout in the middle of the river that's taunting you, make sure you wear a wading belt, so that in the event of a fall, you don't fill your waders with water and find yourself in a potentially dramatic situation. I also advise you (having experienced it first-hand) to wear a field and fish inflatable vest, even if it's not approved as a lifejacket. By filling it with air, you'll be able to stay afloat without fear of an unpleasant surprise, and return to shore with complete peace of mind.

 

Be careful with hooks for your safety

Every unlucky angler has experienced a stuck hook and it can quickly escalate and ruin the trip of your dreams if you don't take precautions. It's important to be extra vigilant when you or your teammate is fly fishing.

The head is the first thing to protect: wearing a cap or bobsleigh, polarized glasses and a choker is more than necessary.

You'll also be protected from the sun and heat.

You also need to protect the rest of your body by wearing the right clothing, but that won't stop the hook...

Finally, the best advice we can give you is to fish without barbs. It is indeed the barb that often causes the biggest injuries to both the fisherman and the fish...

Avoid power lines

The new canes are indeed very conductive and a few serious accidents are reported in France every year. Adopt two simple reflexes to avoid injury:

• When fishing, remember to look up and pay special attention to power lines.

• You must hold the cane in a horizontal position when you have to pass under a power line.

Protect yourself from a storm to maximize your fishing safety

Before any fishing trip, we recommend that you take a close look at the weather forecast and turn back in case of a storm. The latter is particularly attracted by the environment and the fisherman's equipment...

If you find yourself in the middle of a thunderstorm, here are the best things you can do to stay safe while fishing:

• Stop fishing immediately for your own safety...

• Put down your equipment immediately, especially the cane and all metal objects because they conduct electricity.

• Keep away from water sources by about 100 m, for the same reasons as for metal objects.

• Don't stay on a high point. Take cover in a depression, a valley or a low point.

• Do not take shelter under a lone tree or an isolated open shelter. If you are in a forest, stay away from taller trees.

• If you are in a group, move away from each other (about 20-30 meters).

• Sit in a ball (feet together, arms around knees, head on knees) without your feet touching the floor.

You should also find out when the water will be released, so as not to be surprised by the sudden rise in the river's water level.

We hope you enjoyed the article. If you have any other points of caution to share to add to this article, share them in the comments!