Fishing safety tips
ALPENA, Mich. — For any fishing novices joining the Brown Trout Tournament this year, we have a few safety tips.
The National Parks Service says you should always check your surroundings before you cast. You don’t want to hook trees, bystanders, or power lines.
To protect yourself, make sure to bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. These will protect your skin, keep you cool, and protect your vision, respectively. Polarized sunglasses can even reduce glare on the water to help you see fish.
Finally, keep your tackle box nearby and away from walkways to prevent people from tripping
