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🎣 The Ultimate Fishing First Aid Kit

🎣 The Ultimate Fishing First Aid Kit

Everything you need to stay safe on a fishing adventure

June 21, 2024

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The Ultimate Fishing First Aid Kit

When heading out for a day of fishing, most anglers meticulously prepare their gear, tackle, and bait. However, one crucial item that often gets overlooked is a comprehensive first aid kit.

Whether you're fishing on a serene lake, a fast-flowing river, or the open sea, accidents and injuries can happen. Having a well-stocked first aid kit can make all the difference in ensuring minor mishaps don’t turn into major issues.

Here’s what every fisherman should include in their fishing first aid kit (especially if you hook your finger like this guy below):

Adhesive Bandages and Sterile Gauze: Cuts and scrapes are common, especially when handling hooks and knives. Keep a variety of sizes to cover small nicks and larger wounds.
Antiseptic Wipes and Ointment: Clean wounds immediately to prevent infection. Antiseptic wipes are easy to use, and antibiotic ointment provides an additional layer of protection.
Tweezers and Splinter Removal Tools: Hooks and splinters can embed in your skin. Tweezers are essential for safe removal without causing further injury.
Medical Tape and Elastic Bandages: For sprains or securing gauze, these are indispensable. Elastic bandages can also provide support to strained muscles.
Pain Relievers: Over-the-counter pain medications like ibuprofen or acetaminophen help manage pain from injuries or general aches from a long day.
Hydrocortisone Cream: Effective for reducing itching and inflammation from insect bites or contact with irritating plants.
Alcohol Swabs: Use these for sterilizing instruments or cleaning areas around wounds.
Scissors: A good pair of scissors can be used for cutting tape, bandages, or even clothing in emergencies.
Instant Cold Packs: Ideal for reducing swelling from sprains or insect stings.
Antihistamines (e.g., Benadryl): Crucial for managing allergic reactions to insect bites, stings, or unexpected allergens.
Emergency Blanket: Useful for maintaining body temperature in case of shock or hypothermia.
Sunblock and Lip Balm: Protect your skin and lips from the harsh effects of the sun while out on the water.
Insect Repellent: Prevent insect bites, which can be annoying at best and dangerous at worst.

Having a complete and well-organized first aid kit is a testament to an angler's preparedness. Not only does it safeguard your health, but it also ensures that your fishing adventures remain enjoyable and worry-free. Before your next trip, take the time to assemble or update your kit, and you’ll be ready for whatever the waters throw your way.

In a future edition we’ll cover the additional safety measures fisherman should take when fishing from a boat!

🎣 IN THE FIELD

Nick Mavar, a boat captain on ‘Deadliest Catch’, passed away last week. RIP to a true outdoorsman.
Firefighters came to the rescue at Kiawah Island to save an egret trapped in fishing line. In case you’re like us and had no clue what an egret is, it’s basically a heron.
We came across this pretty cool company, Mystery Tackle Box. You get a new box of fishing gear delivered to you once a month. We’re a little late on this for Father’s Day, but keep this in mind for Christmas.
Find out what’s actually covered in a first aid course, courtesy of the American Red Cross.