Top Pointers On Child Safety When Trolling For Striped Bass

By Gregory Powell


Fishing is a very slow and relaxing activity. Even with this fact in mind, when accompanied by your kid, you cannot afford not to be cautious. Some of the hazards that are not easily anticipated by adults are prone to harm the unsuspecting kids. It is the duty of a guardian or parent to ensure that the kid stays safe during the fishing ventures. Highlighted below are a few safety tips when you go trolling for striped bass.

When you do this, the one thing that you must not ignore is sanitation. You must ensure that the area is well sanitized especially because there are children in the picture. If you are going to eat or get a snack, you should clean your hands; note that after coming into contact with the fish they are probably infected. Cleaning of hands will ensure that your kids do not have any water-borne illnesses.

It is along the same lines that it is always a good idea to be ready for emergencies. It is for this reason that a first aid kit is mandatory. Ensure the kit has an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory medication, pain killers, bandages, plus other items you, or your fellow anglers, may require such as insulin pens, asthma inhalers, etc. Having this in proximity will make sure health complications are not as challenging.

Since you will be dealing with hooks, you need to ensure that you train your child how to best handle this situation. Show them what hooks are and then tell them of the dangers and the harm that they might cause. You ought to also teach them how they need to be handled.

Educating kids on issues surrounding tackles is also very crucial. You should not leave the tackle like hooks and lures lying around anyhow. Make sure that there is no one close by as you cast and make sure the lures are carefully held, mostly the once that have multiple hooks. Do not stand in your fellow fishers way when they are casting or use the hook remover when the hooks are tricky to get rid of the mouth of the fish.

Now that water will surround you, this is already danger in itself. It would only be wise to have your child wear a PFD (Personal Flotation Device) like a life jacket when they get on the water. Additionally, never leave children unattended when near water. In case you are to use a boat, enlighten your child in matters to do with boating safety.

Since fishing is an outdoor activity, it would be wise to prepare the same way as you would for open-air activities. Wearing rain boots and waterproof clothing, in addition to bringing along an extra set of dry clothes, and umbrella will do you some good. Bundling up in a warm coat on a chilly day would be a step in the right direction. If the sun is scorching hot, using a sunscreen will keep the harmful Ultra Violet rays at bay. Protect your eyes as well by wearing a hat and sunglasses.

The information will help in keeping your child safe as you explore the waters. If you use the guide, you will have a fun venture with your kids. That will help them as they play these instruments and reduce the chances of accidents and injuries. Moreover, it will ensure a consistent learning session.




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