KEEP SAFE, HAVE FUN!
Do not take risks - the loss of a fish or of a piece of tackle cannot be compared to the potential loss of your life.
If wading ensure that the soles of your waders grip properly and carry a wading stick.
Watch out for overhanging banks which might give way under your weight.
In a thunder storm stop fishing, put your rod down and move away from it.
Look behind you before casting.
When going fishing, ensure someone knows where you have gone and when you are likely to return.
If you fall in the water while wading, don't try to swim against the current. Instead, roll on your back, feet downstream, and let the current sweep you along, using your arms and legs to propel yourself slowly toward shore. Use your feet to kick off from rocks. When you get into shallow water, roll onto your stomach, and crawl ashore.
Float on your back, draw your knees up to your chest, and point your feet downstream. This position protects your head from rocks and other obstructions. Use your arms to steer into slow or shallow water, remain calm, and keep your head above water.
In deep water, swim with the current and diagonally across it. Avoid using all your strength to fight the current. Conserve energy by working downstream, then stand only in shallow, slow water.
KEEP SAFE, HAVE FUN!