Well, like they say - a good scare will teach you a helluva lot more than good advice.
Certainly a word to the wise for the rest of us
"There is no royal road to this heavy surf-fishing. With all the appliances for comfort experience can suggest, there is a certain amount of hard work to be done and exposure to be bourne as a part of the price of success." From "Striped Bass," Scribner's Magazine, 1881.
ouch very lucky it missed your eyes.i chrush barbs on all my hooks regardless what kind of hook it is.had a similar expierence couple years ago,glad i had crushed the barbs.
Hybrid Mode
