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Post by toneman on Dec 19, 2015 8:38:19 GMT
This is a request for help and advice . In the last month,I have experienced considerable hearing loss. 80% in right ear,60/70%loss in the left. The most important aspect with regard to my fishing passion is poor balance & tinnitus. Yesterday I took a tumble. Nothing damaged except my pride! No drowned iPhone nor hearing aids! At £3200 I decided to leave them at home & will only wear NHS ones when I eventually get them. My question is what do I need in terms of equipment & technique to be as safe as I used to feel. I have a wading staff which I only used to use in high river conditions.
I will & must keep fishing for the good of my mental wellbeing!
M
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Post by mspaddler on Dec 19, 2015 11:18:51 GMT
I think you answered your own question. Your balance is affected by your hearing loss, use a wading staff at all times on or near the water. Best of luck and enjoy your fishing.
Brian
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Post by dbl on Dec 19, 2015 18:42:28 GMT
I have poor balance, but need to fish, so I know what you are suffering! I always carry a wading staff, though it can be annoying at times. I should always use an automatic inflating life jacket (can't remember the exact name, but they aren't too heavy and some are built into fly vests), although I usually don't but avoid any deep water.
And pay more attention to the nature of the stream bed as a risk factor. Unfortunately tenkara friendly streams tend to be bouldery...
You are probably in more danger on the bank through falling, especially if you hurry. Painful experience speaking.
Assume something may go wrong:
Carry a whistle on a lanyard and perhaps a small LED flashing light. My phone, (which usually can locate you it is worth remembering) is in a waterproof bag(Swimcell available on Amazon) on a lanyard round my neck. You can operate it through the plastic if you are stuck somewhere. The screen is also bright and could locate you.
Fishing with a companion is ideal, but not why we go fishing! But leaving word of your likely location and time of return (not when you say you'll be back, of course) is a must. I usually say where I'm likely to be parked, as searchers have to start somewhere.
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Post by flatsghost on Dec 20, 2015 9:52:01 GMT
Mark
Sorry to hear about your problems but David has very comprehensively summed up exactly the advice I would have given to you. I enjoy going with a colleague so would advise that for enjoyment as well as safety. Always pack your rod down before moving off even when you are still in the river just in case of a tumble! I believe that you can take tablets to assist with this as my mother does and they are easy to obtain and effective although watch out for drowsiness.
Keep going matey, the cabin fever is a terrible thing! All the best to you and Mrs.T.
Glyn
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Post by flatsghost on Dec 24, 2015 10:10:35 GMT
Mark
Was any of the above information of use to you?
Glyn
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Post by toneman on Dec 24, 2015 15:41:06 GMT
It undoubtedly was. Have now got manual life jacket,always use my wading staff & as for waders new pair on the "want " list together with some super light very grippy boots. As for fishing with a companion (apart from Mrs m) has proved difficult. Not sure but most fishers I come seem to fish solo! Maybe it's me smelly armpits lol??
Happy Christmas all. Tone in flood at the moment like oxtail soup!
M
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Post by hiyabarney on Dec 24, 2015 18:56:10 GMT
Mark, Flufchucker on here fishes with a partner and as he is a little slow usually follows him in upstream nymphing about 30-35 mts behind.
This usually results in catching more fish as the first angler disturbs the sub surface food, thus putting the fish on the feed.
It does work as I found it out myself on more than one occasion.
Don't worry about smelly armpits just check wind direction.
Merry Xmas Guys and Gals and a Happy New Year.
Martin.......
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Post by phil on Dec 30, 2015 14:59:39 GMT
Hi Mark
Already great advice.
As person with a number of disabilities it's important to continue to do the things you love. Fishing with friends and buddy's will prove really helpful. Not just with the fishing but with the access issues too, plus it becomes something more than about the fishing. It becomes about a shared experience.
Wishing you all the best for 2016.
Kind regards
Phil
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Post by adric on Dec 31, 2015 17:18:32 GMT
I don't think I can add anything but I would avoid felts as I have slipped on more than one occasion.
Keep fishing
Richard
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Post by springerman on Dec 31, 2015 17:52:49 GMT
Good advice for all river fishers, young or old, from dbl.
Keep fishing toneman. My father has just reached 91 yrs of age and has had to give up fishing!! Now there is a target for you.
Happy New Year everyone.
Ian.
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Post by flatsghost on Dec 31, 2015 17:55:57 GMT
Good point Richard. I too have slid and/or tumbled with felt soles in times past so always use studs with them now.
Phil, I agree with your sentiments totally about the social side of fishing which is important to me also irrespective of the safety issues. Sharing the day can be so revealing when you sit down and compare notes on the fishing and tactics.
Happy new year to all. Not too late to bed in this household tonight due to an accumulation of varIous things!
Tight lines for 2016 also
Glyn
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Post by toneman on Jan 1, 2016 6:22:36 GMT
Thanks to one and all for their care,time & really essential tips to stay safe. A great 2016 Tenkara. Looking forward to events yet to be announced. And last but not least a Tenkara fishing buddy on the Tone which as I write is a whisker below flood level.
M&h
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