Crash

When you fall while wading a small mountain stream or while hiking along a mountain trail it is natural to use your hands to break the force of your fall as you go down. Unfortunately if you have your rod and reel in your hand you may break either or both as you ram it into the ground. To prevent breaking your tackle you should learn to gently toss it to the side as you do down. I’ve done this often and have never broken a rod or reel by tossing it to the side.