This week I was doing some research on how safe fly fishing is compared to other outdoor activities.

Good news: it is safe.

Bad news: it puts you in a position where you'll be facing 2 of the 3 most common causes of death outside.

Take a listen to the podcast to figure out what they are, but you can probably guess by the title of the episode that they have to do with wading. I share 5 quick and easy things that you can (and should) do to wade safe and stay alive. You can never eliminate risk, but you sure can take some simple steps to reduce it while on the water.

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