can't post the same pic twice so here's the link to a good one.
I almost caught an AH metal lip in the face the same way Wednesday night. Got snagged and gave it a good yank. It was so dark that I could't see it but I knew it came out of the water. I turned away and it hit me in the side of the head. Got my rain hood and jacket. Dodged one....
http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripert...ing-feels.html