| In days long ago, if you wanted that old fashioned | | | | Floatation Device (PFD). Cold lakes or river water is a |
| feeling of fishing for supper, you headed out to the | | | | welcome invitation to hypothermia. If, unfortunately, |
| creek or nearby lake with your boat and assortment | | | | someone in your group goes overboard, safely |
| of rods and reels and a tackle box filled with just the | | | | retrieve them from the chilly water and call |
| right bait to lure a hungry fish. In modern times, this | | | | immediately on the aid of the knowledgeable staff at |
| can and is still a highly sought out past time which | | | | Wilmington Hospital where steps will be taken to get |
| can even be done in a stocked, urban man made | | | | core body temperature back to normal and on a |
| lake. Wherever you decide to fish, keep in mind | | | | pathway to recovery and back to fishing! |
| there are hazards associated with even this relaxing | | | | Knowing your gear is essential to every fisherman. A |
| sport. The professionals at Watseka Illinois Hospital | | | | minimum three-tiered tackle box will secure a solitary |
| are always ready for an emergency fishing hook | | | | place for lures, bobbers, hooks and more. A deep |
| mishap. To avoid these kinds of accidents, always | | | | bottom box will keep those jars of salmon roe, |
| cast your line clear of trees and people. | | | | shrimp, and night crawlers upright. These and a |
| Taking a group of friends or family out on the lake | | | | flexible rod, leak free boat and friends and you're on |
| or on the river bank to fish is such an enjoyable | | | | your way to a memorable event. Fisherman or not, |
| experience. Depending on what you're fishing for will | | | | knowing you can rely on the care given through |
| determine where you will need to fish. If a boat is | | | | Wilmington Healthcare for your physical and mental |
| required, always use safety gear and insist each | | | | well being is sure to put you at ease so that you |
| individual wear an approved life vests or Personal | | | | may continue living a balanced life. |