HOW TO REMOVE A FISHING HOOK
ACCIDENTS HAPPEN AROUND SHARP OBJECTS
There are many occurences in the sport of fishing in which leverage and sharp hooks are at play. I am sure atleast every angler has had either a bad encounter or a close encounter with a fishing hook. Hooks can easily turn there sharp end on the angler in many ways. Whether it from a fishing partners cast or dislodging a hook from a fishes mouth it is important to be prepared for these accidental situations. If you are hooked by accident it is important to stay clam and asses the severity of the situation before taking action. Often times simple hooks in fingers and arms can be solved right there on the water with minimal damages. Other may require medical attention depending on placement, size of the hook, and depth into the body.
SIMPLE HOOK REMOVAL
Depending if the hook is submerged into the skin or not will determine the route of action to take on removing the hook. If a hook is submerged into the skin you will want to try your best to remove the hook in the same direction it entered. If the hook has went through the skin you can simpy cut the barb end off of the hook and remove the rest of the hook from the skin with less resistance. When removing the hook you want to pull it out as quickly as possible in one motion. Once the hook is removed it is important to use disinfectant and bandage the wound afterwards. Fishing hooks can be very dirty especially if they have been used many times in the past.
