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Fishing Safety Guidelines

 

The following points of advice and recommendations are to help you enjoy your fishing time safely and hopefully without incident.

 

Ultimately you choose to fish at your own risk.  Common sense is relied upon for the safety of yourself and of others.

 

KEY POINTS

  • The use of life preservers is always encouraged, particularly if fishing alone

  • Fishing on this beat is only permitted to those who have made prior arrangement with the proprietor

  • Always be aware of terrain underfoot, not only in the river but on the bank, in the huts and when crossing bridges/styles.  Where possible you should follow the paths and routes advised and be aware of any burrows, gaps or holes on the river bank

  • Stay alert to your surroundings at all times

 

FISHING

  • Check your equipment is in good working order before starting to fish

  • If you are going fishing alone it is advisable to leave details of where you are going with a friend, along with a note of when you plan to return home

  • Pack sun protection and insect repellent to be prepared for any conditions

  • Use of Sunglasses is recommended not only to protect against the sun’s reflection on the water but to protect eyes against any flies caught in the wind

  • Use a wading stick (with wading belt) for stability when in the water.  Always take your time when wading

  • If you do not know the water level, do not enter water

  • Always be aware of anybody behind or around you before you cast

  • Be aware of nearby power cables

 

WHEN SHOULD YOU STOP FISHING?

  • Do not fish in a storm or if lightning occurs.  In this instance anglers should calmly make their way out of the water, place rods down horizontally somewhere safe and seek shelter in a car/fishing hut/building.  Sheltering under trees is not advised

 

IN AN EMERGENCY

  • If you fall in the water you should try to remain calm and allow yourself to float on your back with your feet pointing downstream.  Use your hands to guide yourself into shallow water

  • Should someone else come into trouble in the water, keep calm and try to act quickly and remain clear thinking.  If you can, the best thing to do first is call for help.  You should only enter the water if you have lifeguard training.  Try to be resourceful and reach out to the person in trouble with a tree branch or a long object if the person is close enough.  If you have access to something that floats (ideally with a line attached that you can pull them in with) this should be thrown to them

 

THE COUNTRYSIDE

  • Do not drink the river water.  It can be a source of bacteria and can sometimes be quite harmful

  • Giant Hogweed sap is toxic.  Do not touch any part of the Giant Hogweed plant

  • Do not eat any unidentified plant, berry or mushroom

  • Always be aware of the “Country Code”, particularly if you have your dog with you

  • Always be aware of any warning or notification signs

 

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS

Emergency Services:     999 or 112

Beat Ghillies:     Carl Malpass  07549 948583         or            Alastair King  07973 927224

Beat Proprietors:     Jim Cruickshank     07778 489581     or     Sarah Cruickshank     07899 897800

Water Bailiff:     07484 541355

Deveron, Isla and Bogie Rivers Charitable Trust:     01466 711388 

Police Scotland:     101

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