The Correct Clothing is Essential
Wondering what you should wear while rock fishing in Australia may seem
a little silly at first, but there are a few of things to consider here;
the temperature and weather conditions, freedom to move around without
restraint from your clothing, and most importantly, your safety.
Weather conditions can be pleasant, very hot or very cold. Too much
clothing can bog you down and prevent you from casting well, reeling in
a fish or move quickly when you need to. And rock fishing can be very
dangerous because of the wet, slippery rocks so you need to have the
appropriate shoes and attire.
Wear Safe Footwear
The slipperiness and power of the water makes rock fishing very
dangerous. One slip on a rock and you could fall into the sea and be
swept out. If you were knocked unconscious in the process, you may have
no chance to recover, so wear the appropriate rock fishing footwear.
On Sandstone:
The rocks are slippery and sharp so wear steel cleats or attach rock
plates to your shoes. Don’t wear plastic shoes because they may break
apart if you have to make a quick move. Wear light leather or canvas
lace up shoes which can be removed quickly if need be.
On Granite or Basalt:
Do not wear rock plates on granite or basalt. Wear plastic sandals
with tentacle style sucker pads and fast release straps.
Normal Weather Clothing
In normal conditions your clothing should be warm, light and water
resistant. You should be able to take it off quickly in an emergency.
Don’t wear trousers as they can get hung up in the rocks. Wear
comfortable loose shorts, instead. If you must wear trousers to keep you
warm, make sure they are made of light nylon and have an elastic
waistband so you can remove them quickly.
Cold Weather Clothing
When the weather is cold, insulate your feet by wearing an extra pair
of socks, a pair of warm but light trousers, as many as two pullover
sweatshirts and a waterproof jacket with a hood.
When you go rock fishing, you want to be concentrating on the sport. You
can’t do that if you are miserable because you are cold, so dress
warmly.
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