All, Here is a link to illustrated insructions on how to remove a hook from yourself. Go to page 28 of the summary.
http://www.gnb.ca/0078/fw/angling/summary.asp Steve Steve Murphy PEI Dept. of Transportation & Public Works Capital Projects Division Highways Design Section [EMAIL PROTECTED] 902-569-7794 >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 01/02/03 11:12AM >>> Good friend of mine is director of the ER at Mercy Memorial. He probably removes 25-50 hooks each year and has a special technique. Basically it involves threading a line through the bend of the hook, then pressing down on the eye of the hook - against the flesh, then yanking hard and fast on the line in the opposite direction of the entry of the hook. He strongly suggests a clear field of fire in the direction of the yank! He has several "trophy" hooks imbedded in the curtains and the ceiling tiles to substantiate that caveat. Sounded like it would take a chunk out but he assures me it never has. He suggested I go hook myself, come in and he will demonstrate the technique for me. I'm passing on the demo! Doug ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 8:11 AM Subject: Re: Hooking yourself - was Re: [VFB] Environmentally friendly hooks A Fish writtes- That's the only two times I've ever been hooked Bull. Everyone gets hooked a few times and some hook at the bench, although most hook on the corner of 14th and U in DC. The first time I got hooked in the thumb I was a kid. My younger friend removed the barbed hook like a pro from my thumb. He is now a doctor in Pittsburgh and has been in Parade Magazine and won many awards for treating the street people of the city. Jim Withers is his name and he's a very good soul. Maybe I should teach him to tie flys. He's got great hand skills and is very patient. ;-) Murf
