first aid kits

Just purchased a hook removal kit to store in the boat (after reflecting on a painful experience last summer ). I also always keep stocked up on after bite or similar ammonia product after being stung/bit by something on the ankle a few years ago that resulted in a late night trip the ER. The doctor said application of it could have prevented the severity/swelling. What are some of the other basics that I should stock in my boat’s first aid kit that I might be forgetting to avoid any more “shoulda hads..”?

Sounds like you may want to add a couple vicodin for the pain….

Medical tape and gauze!
Antibiotic ointment
IB Profin

A big bandage may not look pretty but it can keep a lot of infections out.

I have experience Too many times.

Tweezers are a must for slivers and tick removal. Ew.

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Just purchased a hook removal kit to store in the boat

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Just curious…what does one of those cost and what is it?

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Just purchased a hook removal kit to store in the boat

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Just curious…what does one of those cost and what is it?

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I carry this one: Hook removal kit

You can do the same effect with a couple feet of fireline(or similar superline) and a pair of needle nose pliers. Wrap the line around the pliers a few times and “start the lawnmower” I’ve had to do it once on my dad… it’s definatly a 2 person job. I would not advise trying it on your own

Super glue. It may not be pretty but it has a thousand uses.

I completely agree, my wife bought it for me as a stocking stuffer so I carry it in the boat

i just keep a standard first aid kit in the boat.

I carry New Skin Liquid Bandage and Quick Relief Blood Clot Powder.

Just a needle nose and a couple beers for me

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Just purchased a hook removal kit to store in the boat

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Just curious…what does one of those cost and what is it?

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I carry this one: Hook removal kit

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That’s the one I bought too. I haven’t opened it to see its contents yet, but “Instructions for same method taught in hospital emergency rooms” is what sold me. I’m sure the rest is pretty easily duplicated by other tools (like the fireline).