well.. I did it

I've somehow managed to never have a hook past the barb.. until yesterday.

I was loading some rods in the boat.. had a dozen or so laying on deck. I grabbed one and moved it towards me. When I did, I grabbed the hook from a squarebill. I don't know how many nerves are in the tip of that finger, but it was incredible how bad it'd hurt when that hook moved just the tiniest bit. Got my wife to tie some braid to it and it popped right out. Strangely, it hasnt' hurt even the tiniest bit since it came out. My finger has been numb (feels like its asleep).

That hurts to look at.

OUCH !

Geeezus

Dude that looks painful! Soak it in some alcohol and it will probably keep it from getting sore.

Ouch! Good deal that your wife was able to get it loose.

If you haven't had a tetanus shot in the last several years, it would probably be worth getting one. Puncture wounds are pretty bad for that.

Been there before but with the leg... lol

scn said:

If you haven't had a tetanus shot in the last several years, it would probably be worth getting one. Puncture wounds are pretty bad for that.

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A guy my son works with got stuck with something the other day and when they asked how long it had been since he had a shot they told him they have moved it up to where you need one every 2 years now.
No clue why but that's what they told him at the clinic.

Read the label on the shot they give you. Just sayin.....

Damn, I can feel that from here. Proud of you for taking the time to get a picture for us

Couple months ago had a treble hook in the top of left hand that went to bone with an 18 inch largemouth attached to it. I still don't know how I got it out. After I grabbed my pliers and got the fish calmed down I just yanked it out thanks to grandson pouncing on the fish! Didn't hurt much after I got it out and put hand sanitizer on it. Healed quick as well.

Lay that joker in some peroxide and boil it out good. Probably fish lip residue on that hook. Id throw some neosporin and a band aid on it too. Will help.

I know that stinks brother. Been there.

Was a brand new hook. Never even been in the water. All good.

It doesn't take a rusty hook to infect with tetanus.

Better safe than sorry if you are out of date on that shot.

Good thing it wasn't your booger pickin finger. Looks painful to say the least

Ouch!! Normally, you put some leather between your teeth, clamp down, and push the hook on thru the skin to the other side. Then cut the barb off and remove (barbless) hook.
Then, and as in your case, GO GET A TETANUS SHOT!

Ouch!!! Please go get tetanus shot. Please soak in peroxide and put Neosporin and a bandaids on it.

If you are not current on a tetanus shot, get one. If you are not current on your tetanus shot, you probably are behind on a lot of other healthcare stuff. Might be a good time to think on that.

Did it last week with a Redfin that was unknowingly hooked to the dog leash. Dog took off. Buried it in my thumb. I feel your pain

youll know in 7-10 days. better hope you dont get MRSA like i did.