Be VERY careful !

[prattvan]

Officials have several reports out on KLFY, KATC, and Louisiana Sportsman about the amount of bacteria in the waters right now. They are actually recommending staying out of the water at alot of beaches. So no surf fishing.
It even applies to us that are fishing in boats.
They said the biggest threat are if you have an open cut or get poked by a fish and the bacteria gets in your system. One man got stuck by a fish and got the infection. Two different antibiotics couldn't kill it and they had to cut off part of his thumb.
A good idea, if you do go fishing, would be to bring several types of antiseptics in the boat if you do get stuck. Rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, etc. They say clean it thoroughly immediately if you get water in an open cut or stuck by a fish. Be careful out there guys.........Have a safe July 4th weekend