Fishing for a person who is keen on it is not just a hobby, it is a state of mind. Anyone who has caught a fish at least once will never forget such an amazing sensation. The fishing process is so impressive that over time, the attitude towards it develops into a real passion. So there are people who are ready, for the sake of biting the fish, to climb into the most remote and remote corners, spend hours soaking in the rain or freezing in the cold, forgetting about safe fishing . And when the summer vacation season finally comes, that long-awaited moment when you need to uncover the fishing rods and other components of fishing tackle, the fishermen completely forget that fishing should be safe! So, what can not be done while fishing.
Who doesn’t like summer fishing? When the sun is warming you, a fresh breeze blows from the water, and the fishing rod twitches from a good bite every now and then! But so that this whole beautiful picture is not overshadowed by the sad consequences, fishers should observe elementary safety rules when fishing. Particularly careful, you must be fishing at night.
Safe Fishing Rules
- DO NOT drink alcohol as it slows down the reaction of the fisherman, relaxes his attention, dulls the feeling of real danger. In this regard, alcohol and fishing are two incompatible concepts.
- The fisherman must have a first aid kit, a flashlight, a map of the area, and means of warning about his whereabouts;
- Before starting fishing, carefully inspect the place of fishing - on steep and washed river banks, be especially careful;
- When you need to dive in order to release the hooked gear, do not forget that it did not catch on a clean bottom.
Thunderstorm fishing
Thunderstorm fishing is dangerous! Do not fish in a thunderstorm. When a thunderstorm approaches, immediately leave the pond and leave as far as possible from the coastline. Water is an excellent conductor of current. A lightning strike spreads around a body of water within a radius of 100 meters. Often it hits the coast. Therefore, during a thunderstorm, it is necessary to move farther from the coast, you can not swim and fish, take refuge in floodplain bushes and under trees. Remember: fishing in a thunderstorm is unacceptable!
If you are fishing in a boat and a thunderstorm catches up with you, try to land immediately.If this is not possible, drain the boat, change into dry clothes, if there is, raise a protective tent, put a life vest, boots, equipment, etc. under you. insulating objects, cover with polyethylene so that rainwater flows overboard, not inside the boat, but at the same time, the polyethylene must not come into contact with water!
If you are fishing in a boat and a thunderstorm catches up with you, try to land immediately.If this is not possible, drain the boat, change into dry clothes, if there is, raise a protective tent, put a life vest, boots, equipment, etc. under you. insulating objects, cover with polyethylene so that rainwater flows overboard, not inside the boat, but at the same time, the polyethylene must not come into contact with water!
Fishing in the power transmission zone
Fishing in the power transmission zone is even more dangerous. Fishing in the protected areas of power lines is strictly prohibited due to the danger of electric shock. In order for the fishermen to remember the safety rules when fishing, the rods themselves often bear special signs warning of the dangers of fishing in a thunderstorm and near power lines. Do not engage in fishing in the power transmission zone.
Always pay attention to the presence of electrical equipment near a reservoir or recreation area: power lines, poles, transformer substations. Many people choose a place for fishing or recreation according to criteria such as convenience and the intended catch. But few people pay attention to the usual metal structures and wires. It seems that they are far and high, so they can not do any harm to the fisherman.
Always pay attention to the presence of electrical equipment near a reservoir or recreation area: power lines, poles, transformer substations. Many people choose a place for fishing or recreation according to criteria such as convenience and the intended catch. But few people pay attention to the usual metal structures and wires. It seems that they are far and high, so they can not do any harm to the fisherman.
They themselves are safe, but a person, even unintentionally, can provoke an accident. Fishermen often use telescopic fishing rods, the length of which is more than six meters. About this distance from the wires to the surface of the earth. If a rod or fishing line approaches an unacceptably close distance to the wires or touches them, under the influence of electric current is not only the person who holds the fishing rod, but also people who are nearby. In addition, the material from which it is made can be dangerous. Carbon fiber is widely used now, it conducts current, respectively, and you need to use this arsenal for fishing carefully. Be careful when moving under line wires. It is necessary to pre-fold the rods in order to avoid accidentally touching the wires or approaching the rod at an unacceptably close distance.
A great danger for anglers is also the kindling of fires or the organization of camps in the protection zones of high-voltage lines, especially in strong winds or in thunderstorms. No matter how trivial, but before you start fishing or relaxing by the water, it is better to make sure that there are no power lines or other hazardous electrical equipment nearby and remember the safety rules when fishing. It can save your life.