tweedsider
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Post by tweedsider on Nov 13, 2007 15:27:10 GMT
A bit of sad news in todays newspapers that the body of a second angler has been recovered from Loch Lomond following a recent boat sinking. I seem to recall reading a few years ago that more anglers perished in pursuit of their sport in Scotland, than did mountaineers and rock climbers in pursuit of their's. I am sure this was a, 'Scottish Sports Council', or some such bodies report and would cover all types of angling salt and freshwater. Do forum members consider salmon angling a dangerous sport, if so what precautions to they take to remain safe?
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fruity
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Post by fruity on Nov 13, 2007 17:25:18 GMT
Glasses, clear lenses with the option of polarised. Auto Inflatable Life Jacket, so comfortable it has been safely stored in the loft.
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Post by robbie on Nov 13, 2007 18:39:46 GMT
Tweedie, I think Salmon fishing can certainly be dangerous. I would suggest that nearly everyone on this forum has at some point in their angling lives, waded blindly into a river, big enough to drown in. Salmon beats can also be very remote, or at least a long way from passers-by. Un even ,rocky shores are a recipe for a tumble, mobile phones may be useful to some, however, my fishing this weekend, was a quiet one due to there being no phone signal for at least 5 miles.!! I think that over-confidence is a big danger, and until we have all had a bit of a scare, will continue to be so. Surviving a cold dip in March may well be the best safety lesson you could learn. Other than a mobile phone, the normal eye and head protection, the sometimes controversial wading stick, auto inflation life preserver and advice from the Gillie, I can not think of much else.
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Post by salmonking on Nov 13, 2007 19:09:04 GMT
Robbie ,,your in the tip stream first on sat,,, ;D
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tweedsider
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Post by tweedsider on Nov 13, 2007 19:33:14 GMT
Robbie that is my basic safety kit and would not venture into a strange river without, nor would I enter a high flow familiar river unless so equipped. It does seem that in both sea and fresh water it is anglers in small boats who are most at risk. This can come about through lack of knowledge, overloading a small boat and the ever present error of going afloat without safety equipment. Many Scottish Lochs are substantial areas of water, which in strong winds can virtually turn a mill pond into a maelstrom.
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Post by Silver Stoat on Nov 13, 2007 20:38:45 GMT
Other than a mobile phone, the normal eye and head protection, the sometimes controversial wading stick, auto inflation life preserver and advice from the Gillie, I can not think of much else. A mobile phone is OK but, as in the situation you described, there often is no signal. That, plus the fact that a dunking would put it out of action makes it only an 'add-on' for me. I always carry a very LOUD whistle attached to a lanyard and tucked into an easy to get to pocket* in my waistcoat or jacket. (*when floating down a stream or struggling with a broken arm/leg etc.) Dave.
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Post by tweed ghillie on Nov 13, 2007 20:43:27 GMT
I think that the first thing you should do before your trip is to do some research on that particular piece of water you are going to fish, especially if it is your first time on the beat. I get anglers that are not spring chickens anymore and find it very difficult to fish the beat, some access points are not that user friendly, and the wading can be trickey, If the casting is on the (lets say rusty) some beats can be difficult and frustrating to fish. ask some questions as to what is expected of you, then make an informed decision whether you are up for it. Most importantly treat any piece of water you are fishing with the utmost respect. It can bite you.
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Post by neptune on Nov 13, 2007 20:48:01 GMT
another point here how many of us have been walking to the next beat & looked up just in time to see the high voltage cables talking of dips i was lucky? enough to take mine in warmish watter thats when i learned to take LITTLE STEPS
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conwyrod
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Post by conwyrod on Nov 13, 2007 21:35:10 GMT
Angling is potentially very dangerous indeed.
As well as the measures mentioned above, ideally you should not fish alone. However, I often fish alone at night for sea trout. My wife often says they'll find me floating down the Conwy one fine morning!
That would be a great way to go*, but not until I'm in my 80's or 90's please. ;D
*elderly anglers suffers heart attack and is found with a 20lb sea trout attached to his line!
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Post by Silver Stoat on Nov 13, 2007 23:42:01 GMT
*elderly anglers suffers heart attack and is found with a 20lb sea trout attached to his line! That happened to a friend of mine (but minus the 20lb. fish). His body was found the next morning 2 miles downstream; he was only in his mid 40s'. I also fish alone at night but only in areas that I know inside out. Dave.
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Post by salmonscotty16lb on Nov 14, 2007 0:42:20 GMT
im 25 think im young and fit enough for anything but have had a few near things. when im fishing my life vest is nearly always ..............in the car
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