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PPG, I have removed hooks both ways, but there have been times when the hook was either too large or at such a deep angle that it had to be cut out. Even heard about a guy (Capt. Lance "Coon" Schouest - you might know of him) who had to borrow some chain cutters from a production platform to remove a size 16/0 circle hook from the back of his hand. In other words, the situation dictates the remedy, and if you are unsure, go see the doctor!
Pete
Pete, you're 100 percent correct. Both times I used the procedure was with smaller hooks.
"gene"
Pete, I can't believe you are whinning about a little ole cut! LOL Just messing with you buddy and good thing fishing hasn't got good at bundicks yet! I know that would have just rubbed salt in the wound!.
My son and our neighbor just got back from fishing this morning they caught one good eater red (about 18"). They were bank fishing so not bad for a couple of hours.
Hey Doc! Thanks for bringing that image back --was trying to forget it! ;-)
We tried backing the hook out that day, but there was no way to mash it flat to reduce the barb's catch of the meat. I decided that's what insurance is for -- I'll let the Doc's in the ER do what they are trained for instead of trying amateur hour on my own, and I hope if the Docs ever need to do nuclear security, they'll call me instead of trying it on their own.
Hope it heals quickly Pete, I know it's tough to lay off the fishing just when you've found the fish and the pattern!
Hey Pete, I sent you a PM.
"gene"
Couple of years ago I got stuck pretty bad by a catfish fin while cleaning fish. It happened really fast as I thought he was frozen from the ice chest but he started flipping and flipped off the table. Without thinking I reached and grabbed him before he hit the ground, it was just one of those instinctive moves to catch something as it's falling but I grabbed him wrong and the fin went through the skin between my thumb and first finger.
Well it started to bleed everywhere and stung like hell as you can imagine but eventually I got over it but it was always on my mind for several fishing trips after that. About 2 weeks later I was at academy and they had one of those fillet gloves in the markdown bin. I've seen em before but I never paid em much attention because it looked like it would just slow my filleting down. It was like $3.99 so I figured I'd try it and if I didn't like it I wouldn't be out much.
To this day, I'm super glad I bought one and I use a fillet glove everytime I fillet fish. I did upgrade to a name brand glove because the cheaper ones seem kind of stiff but I have Rapala and Behr and both are very smooth and flexible. They make it easier to grip fish even when slimy or wet and they even keep my hand a bit warmer when I'm cleaning fish that have been covered in ice or in the winter time.
They are machine washable and will last a couple years easily. Cost about $7.99 new at Academy and Wal-mart sells one too but I'm not sure of the brand at wally world.
Team M&M, I appreciate the input. Will definitely get a fillet glove ASAP, even after never using one for 50-odd years. Guess time just caught up with me!
Thanks for the suggestion!
Paw Paw Gene - I have yet to figure out where the PM slot is on this new format. Will keep looking.
Freebird, I personally hope that you and your counterparts have a solid lock on nuclear security! Don't want any rookies messing around with that!
You all pass a nice Sunday!
Pete
Ewww. I can only imagine. I hope I never clean another red fish in my life. Hope you're doing better.
My bud called the other day and said "man, I got a story, but don't laugh". He proceeded to tell me that his German Shephard came into the room whining something awful. Come to see, he had a treble hook through his lower nose and bottom lip. So he says..."me and the boy went to working at him". In the process the third hook sunk deep into his thumb and they proceeded to play tug of war. In the end, money won. Vet n ER for steeetches.
Adam