Fishing First Aid Box

When fishing in a remote area or at sea, it's always prudent to have a first aid box available to handle minor emergencies. You can buy a small first aid box at a pharmacy or put one together yourself. Here are some items that should be included in the Fisherman's First Aid Kit.

Fishing First Aid Box

1. Water Proof Plasters
2. Cotton wool/ gauze/ elastic bandage
3. Flavin/ Dettol Antiseptic lotion/ Alcohol swabs
4. Antiseptic cream/ Like neomycin
5. Medications : Panadol, Novomin(Sea Sick Tablets), Piriton (For Allergies)
6. Small bottle of vinegar (for neutralising jellyfish stings)
7. Sterile 16 gauge needle/ Razor for removal of hooks
8. Small lighter (to sterilise needles/knives etc if needed)
9. Scissors
10. Cigarette -not for smoking but to remove leaches!
11. Mopiko/Tiger Balm Cream for Mosquito Bites

Note that medications should not be kept for long in the first aid box and should be removed when not in use. Also keep them in water proof plastic ziplock bags for convenience (You can use the ziplock bags used for sandwiches).A small waterproof tacklebox can be used as a container for the first aid kit.