First timer experiencing getting a hook/barb buried in the hand. It wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be, except for my buddy botching the first attempt at removal. Who else is a member of the club?
I'm a 2 time offender. Hand and leg. Also have removed hooks twice from buddies.
Had a hammer-handle pike stick a treble hook on a crank into one of my fingers a couple of years back. Was a lot of fun when it would flop around in the net with my hand attached to it. Tried to pull it out myself with the leatherman was too big of a wuss to pull hard enough. ER got it out pretty quick.
In both of my situations, I pulled the hook out with a pliers. The one in my leg did not want to come out on the first try....it made me realize just how tough our hide really is. With the buddies I employed the string technique and it worked well.
I’ve never been afflicted - respect the physics involved too much.
Two pet coons and a dog... not so lucky.
Not fun dealing with coon hook removal.
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Also - I just doomed myself. Will update with gory pics in coming weeks.
My fear has always been an eye or testicle getting hooked.
Ran one through the back side of a finger and up through the finger nail. Was horrific. But al better now