"John H." wrote in message
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On Mon, 09 Apr 2007 14:16:39 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
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On Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:47:55 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

On Sun, 08 Apr 2007 21:09:46 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

Got me to thinking about how come such utterly ridiculous crap
never happened to me. The only real answer I can up with is: dumb
luck.

I've had a lot of hook accidents including picking a monster with more
treble hooks on it that you could imagine out of the back of my head
with a mirror. (That client never went with me again, I'll tell you
what.)

I've got to believe that the double thumb hook up is a tall tale - as
in urban legend or something.

I second Doug's scalpel trick, but mostly when I seriously hook
myself, as I do at least two/three times a year, I just cut one end or
the other off and pull it through. That's where a handy little can of
numbing spray can help a lot. :)

Ice works well also. But, burying your head in same may not be too
comfortable!
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*****Have a Spectacular Day!*****

John H


Fix your computer clock, John. Ask your toaster to explain how.


My clock's right! I'll check the time on this message.


In my list, it says 11:56 AM. I thought you were in the Eastern time zone.

"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
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Fix your computer clock, John. Ask your toaster to explain how.


Are you saying John's toster is smarter than he is??

On Mon, 09 Apr 2007 16:14:49 GMT, "Don White"
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"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
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Fix your computer clock, John. Ask your toaster to explain how.


Are you saying John's toster is smarter than he is??


My 'toster' is reely smart!
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*****Have a Spectacular Day!*****

John H

"Don White" wrote in message
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"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
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Fix your computer clock, John. Ask your toaster to explain how.


Are you saying John's toster is smarter than he is??


That information is provided strictly on a need to know basis.

(thanks to William Casey for that handy item).

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sun, 08 Apr 2007 21:09:46 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

Got me to thinking about how come such utterly ridiculous crap
never happened to me. The only real answer I can up with is: dumb
luck.

I've had a lot of hook accidents including picking a monster with more
treble hooks on it that you could imagine out of the back of my head
with a mirror. (That client never went with me again, I'll tell you
what.)

I've got to believe that the double thumb hook up is a tall tale - as
in urban legend or something.

I second Doug's scalpel trick, but mostly when I seriously hook
myself, as I do at least two/three times a year, I just cut one end or
the other off and pull it through. That's where a handy little can of
numbing spray can help a lot. :)

Sissy 80

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sun, 08 Apr 2007 21:09:46 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

Got me to thinking about how come such utterly ridiculous crap
never happened to me. The only real answer I can up with is: dumb
luck.

I've had a lot of hook accidents including picking a monster with more
treble hooks on it that you could imagine out of the back of my head
with a mirror. (That client never went with me again, I'll tell you
what.)

I've got to believe that the double thumb hook up is a tall tale - as
in urban legend or something.

I second Doug's scalpel trick, but mostly when I seriously hook
myself, as I do at least two/three times a year, I just cut one end or
the other off and pull it through. That's where a handy little can of
numbing spray can help a lot. :)


On a related note, for anyone lurking in this fascinating discussion: If you
ever go to an emergency room and the attending nurse or physician hesitates
when pondering which tool to use to remove the hook, leave immediately.
Once, I had an embedded hook in the heel of my hand. My whole family was
away, and I couldn't figure out a good way to stabilize the hook while
cutting it. The physician's assistant wandered off and came back with tin
snips, which would've torqued the hook in every imaginable direction, making
the whole process nastier. I left.

I mentioned this episode to a dermatologist of my acquaintance. He gave me a
prescription for some cream intended for people who need to inject
themselves, but can't handle the pain. Takes about 20 minutes to numb the
area. "From the same neighborhood as lydocaine", as he explained it.

On Apr 9, 9:04 am, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in messagenews:q7dk131thfcd5usjj8tlgg2rfp0rrr76gg@4ax .com...





On Sun, 08 Apr 2007 21:09:46 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

Got me to thinking about how come such utterly ridiculous crap
never happened to me. The only real answer I can up with is: dumb
luck.

I've had a lot of hook accidents including picking a monster with more
treble hooks on it that you could imagine out of the back of my head
with a mirror. (That client never went with me again, I'll tell you
what.)

I've got to believe that the double thumb hook up is a tall tale - as
in urban legend or something.

I second Doug's scalpel trick, but mostly when I seriously hook
myself, as I do at least two/three times a year, I just cut one end or
the other off and pull it through. That's where a handy little can of
numbing spray can help a lot. :)

On a related note, for anyone lurking in this fascinating discussion: If you
ever go to an emergency room and the attending nurse or physician hesitates
when pondering which tool to use to remove the hook, leave immediately.
Once, I had an embedded hook in the heel of my hand. My whole family was
away, and I couldn't figure out a good way to stabilize the hook while
cutting it. The physician's assistant wandered off and came back with tin
snips, which would've torqued the hook in every imaginable direction, making
the whole process nastier. I left.

I mentioned this episode to a dermatologist of my acquaintance. He gave me a
prescription for some cream intended for people who need to inject
themselves, but can't handle the pain. Takes about 20 minutes to numb the
area. "From the same neighborhood as lydocaine", as he explained it.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

That's probably Emla creme.

On Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:47:55 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

On Sun, 08 Apr 2007 21:09:46 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

Got me to thinking about how come such utterly ridiculous crap
never happened to me. The only real answer I can up with is: dumb
luck.

I've had a lot of hook accidents including picking a monster with more
treble hooks on it that you could imagine out of the back of my head
with a mirror. (That client never went with me again, I'll tell you
what.)

Sounds like you might have made good use of the little hook safety
lecture on that trip. Being a pro with clients you know nothing
about, it might pay off.

I've got to believe that the double thumb hook up is a tall tale - as
in urban legend or something.

No, it was a sheepish admission by somebody on the CS forum while
discussing something else - grounding I think.
Truth/stranger than/fiction. And maybe it was a Lazy Ike.
I can study one carefully before gingerly picking it up, and it still
manages to prick me half the time.

I second Doug's scalpel trick, but mostly when I seriously hook
myself, as I do at least two/three times a year, I just cut one end or
the other off and pull it through. That's where a handy little can of
numbing spray can help a lot. :)

Numbing spray. I'll add a small can to the kit.
Cutting the hook out with a scalpel is sort of a no-brainer after a
little practice. Hell, if I wanted to be a surgeon I'd just go to
medical school. I'll see if I can find the Minnesota back out with
fishing line trick. Think it was in Fishing Facts years ago.
You've provided the only useful info yet and seem to be a generous
soul. Mind if I trouble you a bit more?
What time is it?

--Vic

On Mon, 09 Apr 2007 15:03:22 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

On Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:47:55 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

On Sun, 08 Apr 2007 21:09:46 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

Got me to thinking about how come such utterly ridiculous crap
never happened to me. The only real answer I can up with is: dumb
luck.

I've had a lot of hook accidents including picking a monster with more
treble hooks on it that you could imagine out of the back of my head
with a mirror. (That client never went with me again, I'll tell you
what.)

Sounds like you might have made good use of the little hook safety
lecture on that trip. Being a pro with clients you know nothing
about, it might pay off.

I've got to believe that the double thumb hook up is a tall tale - as
in urban legend or something.

No, it was a sheepish admission by somebody on the CS forum while
discussing something else - grounding I think.
Truth/stranger than/fiction. And maybe it was a Lazy Ike.
I can study one carefully before gingerly picking it up, and it still
manages to prick me half the time.

I second Doug's scalpel trick, but mostly when I seriously hook
myself, as I do at least two/three times a year, I just cut one end or
the other off and pull it through. That's where a handy little can of
numbing spray can help a lot. :)

Numbing spray. I'll add a small can to the kit.
Cutting the hook out with a scalpel is sort of a no-brainer after a
little practice. Hell, if I wanted to be a surgeon I'd just go to
medical school. I'll see if I can find the Minnesota back out with
fishing line trick. Think it was in Fishing Facts years ago.
You've provided the only useful info yet and seem to be a generous
soul. Mind if I trouble you a bit more?

Not at all.

What time is it?

3:23 PM EDT

On Mon, 09 Apr 2007 15:03:22 -0500, Vic Smith wrote:


I'll see if
I can find the Minnesota back out with fishing line trick.

String-Yank Technique?

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010601/2231.html