Fishhook Injuries: Prevention
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Prevention
The following tips will help you reduce your chance of a fishhook injury:
- Fish with single hooks rather than multiple hooks.
- Consider using a barbless hook. It is safer for you and is better for the fish if you plan on releasing it.
- Wear shoes, a hat, and other protective clothing, such as eyeglasses or goggles, when fishing and when walking in areas where people fish.
- Look around before casting to make sure no one is behind you.
- When you fish, carry a commercial fishhook remover, a large Kelly clamp, or sharp, side-cutting pliers.
When you go fishing, be prepared for a fishhook injury. If you are prepared, you may be able to remove a fishhook, which may prevent a serious injury and decrease your risk of infection.
| Last updated: | July 06, 2007 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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