The dangers of rock fishing
Lifejacket is a mustIt is claimed that rock fishing is one of the most dangerous sports in the world, and if you have ever been knocked over by the force of a wave and swept across the stones you'll probably agree. Many lives are lost in Australia every year to rock fishing, yet with some simple precautions the safety aspect of this popular passtime can be increased dramatically.
There are many things you can do to increase your safety. From appropriate footwear, to watching the sea and its changing conditions. At the end of the day however, the single most important thing you can do to aid your safe return home is to wear a lifejacket.
No matter how many precautions you take, accidents can always happen. If you do find yourself in trouble and swept to sea, and you have a lifejacket on, your chances of survival are increased dramatically. Just do your best to swim away from the rocks to avoid getting pounded into them, and either wait for help or swim to a safe exit point.
There are so many inflatable jackets on the market these days and many start at very reasonable prices, so there is simply no excuse not to wear one on the rocks.
No fish is worth a life, so wear a lifejacket and come home safe from your next journey to the stones.
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