| In addition to my rod, reel, tackle and bait, there | | | | age. UV radiation can also cause damage to your |
| are several items I always try to remember to | | | | eyes, so get a good pair of polarized UA and UVB |
| take along for a day on the beach fishing. Since | | | | protective sunglasses to protect your eyes, along |
| your mind is on fishing, it is not hard to remember | | | | with a wide brimmed cap or hat. If it is a warm |
| the essentials. I always carry along a small cooler | | | | day and I am planning to fish in a tee shirt, I will |
| with an assortment of soft drinks, beer, juice and | | | | take along a light weight jacket or long sleeve |
| bottled water. Remember that alcohol dehydrates | | | | shirt to cover my arms and shoulders. I have |
| the body, so use caution in your consumption and | | | | actually been sunburned in the past by wearing a |
| drink lots of water as well. | | | | tee shirt all day in the sun. |
| If I am going to be out more than a few hours, I | | | | When taking along your dog or pet, as we often |
| take along some snacks. Cheese crackers, nuts, | | | | do, be sure to bring plenty of water and a bowl |
| and trail mix make good snacks with both | | | | for them to drink from. Also, remember to help |
| carbohydrates and protein for quick energy. Beef | | | | them find shade on the hot sunny days. Since |
| jerky is a great protein snack that packs light | | | | dogs do not sweat, they must exhale to remove |
| with low carbs and calories and great protein. | | | | body heat. Keep a close watch on your pets, and |
| I always take my sunscreen, sunglasses and a | | | | if they pant or breathe heavily, you made need |
| hat or cap to block the sun. Overexposure to the | | | | to take them off the beach. Also, try to keep |
| sun can be painful and have long term affects, | | | | them from drinking sea water as the salt content |
| such as skin cancer and wrinkling of the skin in old | | | | can be harmful to pets. |