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Fishing Safety

Fishing safety: balanced weight, secured tackle, anchoring with 7:1 scope, staying clear of commercial vessels

Fishing safety: balanced weight, secured tackle, anchoring with 7:1 scope, staying clear of commercial vessels

Fishing from a boat introduces specific hazards beyond normal boating.

Distribute weight evenly when multiple people are fishing from different sides of the boat.

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Anchor Scope

Ratio of anchor line length to water depth

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