As we pursue the sport we love, we often place ourselves in hazardous situations. The Santa Cruz Fly Fishermen Board supports an informative corner to sharpen our be smart and safe behaviors.
Take a Friend Fishing!!
submitted by Kirk Mathew
Take a Friend Fishing!!
submitted by Kirk Mathew
Fishing with a friend makes for twice the fishing fun while also making for a safer trip. Whilst this may seem too obvious to even mention, the benefits are many, even if you DON'T have an emergency. Let's face it, if you're alone and catch a really big fish, it doesn't count! You need a buddy to verify your story. And someone to remove embedded hooks, find the car, remember sunscreen/lunch/water/band aids/that "special fly"/the map/sunglasses, etc.
And in the event of a true emergency, the benefits are equally obvious. It doubles your chances of having essential gear. Should there be a need for someone to get additional help or resources, you're there.
Have a plan. Know where each other are. Know how to contact each other. If you separate, intentionally or not, have a plan as to where and when you'll meet. Know where the vehicle keys are. These are all small things that may well save the day.