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Learn how to prepare yourself to be safe and comfortable on your next fishing trip. Consider these important fishing safety tips before embarking on your next adventure with your family and friends. Learn more about essential fishing safety gear, basic first aid, safety tips and more.
Learn how to remove a fishing hook from your skin, how to treat minor cuts, and more.
Learn these fishing safety tips to know what to do in case of an emergency while fishing.
Bring along proper fishing safety equipment to ensure a safe fishing experience.
Kid safety lessons based on environment (e.g., ice fishing safety) to ensure a safe trip.
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