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 falling, secure yourself

The main accidents when fishing are falls. The angler is subjected to a large number of obstacles and does not often look where he is stepping... Fishing safety must not be underestimated in order to limit damage...

Tolimit the risk of falls, we recommend you always carry a wading stick with you to help you walk in 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 on 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 situation that could become dramatic. 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 life jacket. 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 own safety

Every unlucky angler has had the experience of a stuck hook, and if you don't take precautions, it can quickly spiral out of control and spoil the trip of your dreams. It's all the more important to be vigilant when you or your partner are 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's the barb that often causes the biggest injury to both angler and fish...

Avoid power lines

The new canes are highly 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 particular 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 thunderstorms to optimize your fishing safety

Before any fishing trip, we recommend that you take a close look at the weather forecast and turn back in the event of a thunderstorm. Storms are particularly attracted by the environment and the angler's equipment...

If you find yourself in the middle of a thunderstorm, here are the best reflexes to adopt for your fishing safety:

• Stop fishing immediately for your own safety...

• Immediately remove your equipment, especially your walking stick and all metal objects, as they conduct electricity.

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

• Don't stay on high ground. Take shelter in a depression, a valley or a low spot.

• Don't take shelter under a lone tree or isolated open shelter. If you're in a forest, stay away from the tallest trees.

• If you're in a group, keep your distance from each other (about 20-30 metres).

• Sit in a ball (feet together, arms around knees, head resting 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 vigilance to add to this article, share them in the comments!