Super User OkobojiEagle Posted October 5, 2015 Super User Posted October 5, 2015 Had a scuffle with a musky this past weekend that has me putting together a small first-aid kit I will carry in my tackle bag: 3/4" band aids 3"-4" gauze pads antibiotic ointment adhesive cloth tape tweezers emery files what am I overlooking? oe Quote
Dtree11 Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 I have a pair of sanitary (vinyl) gloves just in case I have to help someone else. But, anything more than that will probably warrant you to head in. Quote
badhatharry Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 Ibuprofen or like, cold pack, lidocaine spray......... Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted October 5, 2015 Super User Posted October 5, 2015 The only thing not listed that I have in mine (and have used in last 10 years) is a couple 2-packs of ibuprofren. Really, all I ever use with any regularity is bandaids and antibiotic. I'd consider adding one of those 2 oz bottles of JD....for emergencies Quote
blckshirt98 Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 Maybe a finger cot or two, in case you really gash a finger with a hook or knife and a bandage/gauge won't do, but otherwise you seem to have it covered. I keep my first aid stuff in the small plastic fishing license holder that I always carry in my backpack. Full disclosure I steal the little single use antibiotic ointment packs from the first aid kit at work, they're small and fit perfectly Quote
Super User Catch and Grease Posted October 5, 2015 Super User Posted October 5, 2015 Not really a first aid item but I keep a whistle in mine in case I ever need to get somebody's attention from across the lake, kinda curious though, how bad was that musky injury? Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted October 5, 2015 Super User Posted October 5, 2015 Side cutters - in the event you need to cut out a hook Ibuprofen - for obvious reasons Cotton balls - Very absorbant, works for cuts or nose bleeds Distilled water - clean out cuts Peroxide - kills germs and can be used in livewell to add oxygen to the water for fish 1 Quote
Super User K_Mac Posted October 5, 2015 Super User Posted October 5, 2015 Side cutters - in the event you need to cut out a hook Ibuprofen - for obvious reasons Cotton balls - Very absorbant, works for cuts or nose bleeds Distilled water - clean out cuts Peroxide - kills germs and can be used in livewell to add oxygen to the water for fish All good additions. A good pair of side cutters that can be found quickly is a must. Quote
MDBowHunter Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 I carry a roll of paper towels and a roll of electrical tape, or in other words a carpenters band aid Quote
FoxOne Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 Everything listed and my thought. If you think you might need it, pack it. Quote
Super User Senko lover Posted October 5, 2015 Super User Posted October 5, 2015 Side cutters - in the event you need to cut out a hook Ibuprofen - for obvious reasons Cotton balls - Very absorbant, works for cuts or nose bleeds Distilled water - clean out cuts Peroxide - kills germs and can be used in livewell to add oxygen to the water for fish Yep, I was thinking Hydrogen Peroxide as well. You never know when you're going to run into rusty hooks. Quote
Super User MIbassyaker Posted October 5, 2015 Super User Posted October 5, 2015 Helpful info, folks, thanks. I have not been carrying a kit with me but I should. Quote
Super User OkobojiEagle Posted October 5, 2015 Author Super User Posted October 5, 2015 Some of the suggestions are a little cumbersome for an over-the-shoulder tackle bag and others are part of my "emergency boat kit", but I appreciate all of the responses. oe Quote
thirtysixit Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 Everyone needs to have a tourniquet in their first aide bag. It can absolutely save a life if someone is losing blood quickly. I think its the most important item on my boat. Quote
bassguytom Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 Good ideas guys. I put a pair of side cutter in my first aid box. One thing that has not been mentioned that is extremely important at least to me is skunk repellent. Quote
Super User bigbill Posted October 5, 2015 Super User Posted October 5, 2015 Being a retired logger I went to a local drug store and explained my situation. I'm deep in the woods running chainsaws. I got the 6"x6" gause, the tape. I wanted that foam stuff that melts into open wounds that stops the bleeding. I had a 50cal ammo box as a first aid kit 1 Quote
Super User bigbill Posted October 6, 2015 Super User Posted October 6, 2015 Carry more than you need. Antiseptic, antibiotics, peroxide, rubbing alcohol, crazy glue, steri strips. Quote
blckshirt98 Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 Looking through this list I'm going to add a whistle to my fishing bag. I fish alone most of the time and one bad fall in some of the places I go could really put me in the sh*ts quickly. Quote
bigtattoo79 Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 Betadine and a tourniquet are two things most kits are lacking. Quote
bigfruits Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 hook remover. store bought or homemade. Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted October 6, 2015 Super User Posted October 6, 2015 Frankly, I'm sorta puzzled at the stress on tourniquets....."most important item" on your boat? I'm no medical professional, but I have been exposed to some pretty extensive first aid training over the years. My issue lies with the 'fact' that traumatic limb injury resulting in ruptured artery(ies) is fairly rare and unless you're using a chainsaw in your boat, I don't think its a high risk in that environment...unless you think you'll split someone with your prop, I suppose. I was always taught that the use of tourniquets by the 'untrained' carried more risk than reward value. I don't have any data to back up anything, but I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if more harm than good has been done with tourniquets by well meaning, but untrained 'civilians'. I suggest leaving the tourniquet out and make room for a new "most important item"....maybe an extra pfd, or flashlight, or quart can for bailing, or air horn, or extra length of rope, or.... 1 Quote
Super User Angry John Posted October 7, 2015 Super User Posted October 7, 2015 I carry side cutters if your fishing with large heavy hooks bring a better more robust pair. Consider cutting the split ring if its bad. Quote
bigtattoo79 Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 I spend a lot of time fishing the swamps and bayous with woods all around me. Those woods are full of hunters and while not likely I could catch a stray bullet one day. I also carry and while I have a good amount of firearms training accidents happen. Then there's the chance of freak accident stick though arm, slip with a knife or just a boat accident. You can bleed to death in 90seconds or so and its proven that tourniquets save lives so why not carry one? I carry a IFAK and a boo boo kit in my boat/range bag all the time and have never needed the IFAK but will always carry it. I also feel everyone should learn to use a pressure dressing and a tournament very simple skill that could save your life one day. Frankly, I'm sorta puzzled at the stress on tourniquets....."most important item" on your boat? I'm no medical professional, but I have been exposed to some pretty extensive first aid training over the years. My issue lies with the 'fact' that traumatic limb injury resulting in ruptured artery(ies) is fairly rare and unless you're using a chainsaw in your boat, I don't think its a high risk in that environment...unless you think you'll split someone with your prop, I suppose. I was always taught that the use of tourniquets by the 'untrained' carried more risk than reward value. I don't have any data to back up anything, but I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if more harm than good has been done with tourniquets by well meaning, but untrained 'civilians'. I suggest leaving the tourniquet out and make room for a new "most important item"....maybe an extra pfd, or flashlight, or quart can for bailing, or air horn, or extra length of rope, or.... 1 Quote
ColdSVT Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 Bandaids Bandages Tape Scissors Tweezers Anti bacterial ointment Tylenol Normal saline flush (3) Alcohol wipes Crevate Samsplint Aspirin Yes i go a hair overboard...but i am prepared! Quote
Super User OkobojiEagle Posted October 8, 2015 Author Super User Posted October 8, 2015 Won't your belt work as a tourniquet? oe Quote
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