Tuesday, 4 April 2017

Tips On Child Safety When Trolling For Striped Bass

By Gregory Powell


Most people who fish do not do it as a sport, rather because it is an activity that is relaxing and fun. Just like any other activity, if you want to get the most out of it then you should be careful especially if you are doing into this venture with your child. It is your responsibility to keep the child safe as you get into this venture. Here is a guide on how you can keep your baby safe when trolling for striped bass.

Everyone has to observe high standards of sanitation when going about their day to day duties. This should be even more when one has kids in their home. Hands cleaning is a vital act in case they intend to eat, more so after being in contact with fishes. This is paramount as it will make sure that kids are safe from most of the water-borne disorders.

It is also in these lines that it is a very wise idea to have in place strategies for emergency instances. This is why having a first aid kit is very essential. The kit should have in it the painkillers, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory medication, bandages among other similar items. Having these items within you reach will ensure that in the case of instant complications you have the issue under control.

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.

Teaching children on responsible tackle handling is important. Your tackle specifically lures, and hooks, should not be left lying on the ground. Ensure no one is nearby as you cast, and lures need to be held carefully, more so if they are multi-hooked. Never stand in the way of your fellow fishers as they cast, as well as use a hook remover if a hook becomes tricky to remove from the fish mouth.

The large amounts of water that will be surrounding you during your fishing adventure are the danger on its own. It is, therefore, paramount that the kids wear their personal flotation devices such as life jackets while out in the waters. Also, do not leave kids alone and unattended close to water. It is also paramount that you teach your kids a few tips on boating safety.

Being around a large amount of water is a danger by itself that is the reason that you also should have a child wears a floating device. The life jacket will help them be safe when they get into the water.At the same time, you also carry an umbrella. Bundling up the warm coat on a chilly day will help you keep warm. If the sun is too hot, you should use sunscreen to protect the body. You should wear a hut and sunglasses.

Above are a few tips that will make your fishing adventure fun and also safe. It is also good to bring your kids along as long as the above pointers are put into use.




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