I always have a bottle of hand sanitiser (like the stuff used in hospitals) in my kit and use it before eating or drinking.

http://www.justhygiene.co.uk/products/alcohol-based-hand-gels-2/?gclid=CMa4v4D5lKsCFeomtAodHFNRvQ

Hi All

Have been lurking for a while now but decided to sign-up after my daughter, Brinaeastlake, has become a member.

I've got back into carping after a break of over 20 years (long story about ex-wife selling my gear when we split up and not getting round to get more stuff )

Anyway, looking forward to picking up plenty of tips and advice as carping has moved on so much since the last time I fished.