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Originally Posted by Striper_Haven_03
Downward pressure on the shank, count to three and a yank the hook was out. Blood squirting everywhere I just taped it with electrical,had a very thankful conversation for about 10 min. with him and I was on my way and caught a few more, although not as big. Thanks again, you know who you are! And for anyone who hasnt tried the mono trick. It works and is pretty painless if done right.
Morale of the story. I now carry a 3' strip of 50lb mono and heavy wire cutters in my back-pack. And I think about what Im doing before I do it, even when its something as "routine" as unhooking a fish.
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Just a word of caution here - similar event happend to me years ago. I thought about doing this but chickened out and went to the ER. Doc told me I was smart not to do it because the hooks barb was caught on a tendon/ligament - would have done permanent damage had I yanked it out.
DZ