It could have been worse...

Bellevue Bobber · 11-16-2009, 09:03 AM

I always wear glasses when I fish. However, I have never had a close call...until yesterday. Fishing with a friend in a 16' cake pan (aluminum) and took a missed hook set tungston weight and hook off my left lense

I now have motivation to wear them for another 42 years...hope I have provided some for you as well.

Good luck fishing.

Jump n Fish · 11-16-2009, 09:59 AM

Yikes!! Missed hook sets are my biggest fear when I'm fishing. A couple weeks ago I layed into a twig that my 3/8 oz jig n pig bumped, and it came flying out of the water straight at me so fast I only had time to tip my head down. It popped me right on top of the head and about knocked me senseless. If I hadn't been wearing a hat, it probably would have took a chunk out of my head and may have ruined the day of fishing if I had to paddle back and get stitches.

Sunglasses and a hat are a must for me when i'm slinging hardware. Although I admit in low light I usually take them off, but I'm much more concsious of setting the hook to the side.

LincolnLunger · 11-16-2009, 10:34 AM

I always hate getting snags from shore because Im afraid if I try to force the hook out then it will come flying and hit me. Ive had it happen many times luckily most times it happened I was able to dodge it.

brian02222 · 11-16-2009, 11:22 AM

A couple years ago - on a trip to Mexico, my Dad's friend took a crankbait right into the forehead - no hospital anywhere and he wasnt a "drinker" but he had to take a few shots of whiskey before they ripped the treble out with pliers... the following year, they bought him a hard hat!!

Chuck_Tritz · 11-16-2009, 03:19 PM

My buddy Elliot took a pair off my head with a Storm Wildeye perch swimbait.

skeeter85 · 11-16-2009, 09:10 PM

I went fishing with Nate (bob25) once. It was a good time and I learned quite a bit...But I don't know if my insurance will cover me if I take him out again. I think four separate times he slung a hook and cone sinker at me at Mach 3. He may have been trying to kill me.

J/k nate. You're welcome anytime. Next summer we'll definitely have to get out a time or two... Maybe they will lift the boat ban at the base lake and we can get some smallies.

epb35085 · 11-16-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck_Tritz

My buddy Elliot took a pair off my head with a Storm Wildeye perch swimbait.

that was skill though i didnt even touch you

benkis01 · 11-16-2009, 10:17 PM

I took a hook to the back of the head when I was 12 or 13 at scout camp. The messed up thing is my mother saved the hook after the doctor removed it and thought it would be funny to make a Christmas ornament out of it. To this day she still hangs it on the tree.

1tohuntandfish · 11-17-2009, 07:18 AM

Snags maybe, but you rarely (imo)need to set the hook that hard. I see this monster hooksets where guys lose there balance, and they just make me laugh. I think the monster hookset loses as many as fish as a hookset that isnt strong enough. It doesnt take much to drive in a barb, my fingers can attest to that. Oh, glad you didnt get hurt.

**MA Machine** · 11-17-2009, 07:23 AM

I just about got a hook in the face a few weeks ago on a failed hook set. It shot like a bullet right by my eye. It seems funny and you laugh but deep inside it scares the heck out of you.

Glens · 11-17-2009, 08:37 AM

About two weeks ago I saw a guy that looked like he fell face first into a tackle box. There were things hanging all over his face. Then I realized they were piercings and he did it on purpose. As I walked by him at the mall I said "hey tackle box" to him. He just looked at me funny and kept walking. I often wonder why people do such things. I guess it is to draw attention to themselves. Huh, if I wanted to draw that much attention to myself I would walk into a crowded room and crap myself. That would draw a lot of attention. Back to the topic...we all have had the close call.

**MA Machine** · 11-17-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 1tohuntandfish

Snags maybe, but you rarely (imo)need to set the hook that hard. I see this monster hooksets where guys lose there balance, and they just make me laugh. I think the monster hookset loses as many as fish as a hookset that isnt strong enough. It doesnt take much to drive in a barb, my fingers can attest to that. Oh, glad you didnt get hurt.

I was using monster hooksets on "The great Bass Massacre 2009" it really worked! OF course the guy fishing with me always had the big air misses. He was probably faking it. I was catching while he was faking. Wait, you were not in the boat. Maybe he was really missing.

Disclaimer: 1tohuntandfish and I are fishing partners and I can never pass up a shot at him. He's a horrible fisherman, who has taught me everything I know.

1tohuntandfish · 11-17-2009, 09:21 AM

Fun e. I hope only your fishing partners are the ones faking it. ha

pontoonfisher · 11-17-2009, 01:26 PM

Couple years ago waleygator and I were canoeing/fishing the platte river and he set the hook on a fish that was very shallow. The weight came back and hit him in the forehead. He had to fish the rest of the day with a trickle of blood coming out of his forehead. Talk about combat fishing.
(and yes I did laugh my ars off)

**holdemplyer** · 11-17-2009, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pontoonfisher

Couple years ago waleygator and I were canoeing/fishing the platte river and he set the hook on a fish that was very shallow. The weight came back and hit him in the forehead. He had to fish the rest of the day with a trickle of blood coming out of his forehead. Talk about combat fishing.
(and yes I did laugh my ars off)

And I'm laughing my butt off about it now....

**CanoeGuru** · 11-17-2009, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benkis01

I took a hook to the back of the head when I was 12 or 13 at scout camp. The messed up thing is my mother saved the hook after the doctor removed it and thought it would be funny to make a Christmas ornament out of it. To this day she still hangs it on the tree.

Your mom really ought to let it go! Reminds me of my dad still acting like I can't run a lawn mower because I ran over a garden hose with one when I was 10 and my grandpa was in the act of using it to water the garden.

11-16-2009, 09:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bellevue Bobber Bellevue Bobber is pulling boat out on March 11th. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bellevue Nebraska transplant from Oregon Posts: 225 Thanks: 74 Thanked 60 Times in 34 Posts	It could have been worse... I always wear glasses when I fish. However, I have never had a close call...until yesterday. Fishing with a friend in a 16' cake pan (aluminum) and took a missed hook set tungston weight and hook off my left lense I now have motivation to wear them for another 42 years...hope I have provided some for you as well. Good luck fishing. __________________ ***************** BB 2008 Ranger 170VS w/115 Opti

11-16-2009, 09:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jump n Fish Jump n Fish is dreamin of clear rivers and big spots Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Laurel, MS Posts: 1,331 Thanks: 613 Thanked 463 Times in 216 Posts	Yikes!! Missed hook sets are my biggest fear when I'm fishing. A couple weeks ago I layed into a twig that my 3/8 oz jig n pig bumped, and it came flying out of the water straight at me so fast I only had time to tip my head down. It popped me right on top of the head and about knocked me senseless. If I hadn't been wearing a hat, it probably would have took a chunk out of my head and may have ruined the day of fishing if I had to paddle back and get stitches. Sunglasses and a hat are a must for me when i'm slinging hardware. Although I admit in low light I usually take them off, but I'm much more concsious of setting the hook to the side. __________________ We accidentally replaced your heart with a baked potato. You have about three seconds to live.

11-16-2009, 10:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
LincolnLunger LincolnLunger is on Spring break and Ready to go fishing! Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: southeastern nebraska Posts: 2,177 Thanks: 977 Thanked 590 Times in 370 Posts	I always hate getting snags from shore because Im afraid if I try to force the hook out then it will come flying and hit me. Ive had it happen many times luckily most times it happened I was able to dodge it. __________________ Shut Up And Fish! ><((((((((()*< ~--------------

11-16-2009, 11:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
brian02222 brian02222 is ready for ice out Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 333 Thanks: 150 Thanked 114 Times in 69 Posts	A couple years ago - on a trip to Mexico, my Dad's friend took a crankbait right into the forehead - no hospital anywhere and he wasnt a "drinker" but he had to take a few shots of whiskey before they ripped the treble out with pliers... the following year, they bought him a hard hat!! __________________ "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles."

11-16-2009, 03:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chuck_Tritz Chuck_Tritz is thinking that when hell freezes over, he'll fish there too... Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Omaha Posts: 277 Thanks: 74 Thanked 74 Times in 38 Posts	My buddy Elliot took a pair off my head with a Storm Wildeye perch swimbait. __________________ WHEN IN DOUBT FISH IT OUT!!!

11-16-2009, 09:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
skeeter85 skeeter85 is winter blows Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 1,275 Thanks: 288 Thanked 423 Times in 269 Posts	I went fishing with Nate (bob25) once. It was a good time and I learned quite a bit...But I don't know if my insurance will cover me if I take him out again. I think four separate times he slung a hook and cone sinker at me at Mach 3. He may have been trying to kill me. J/k nate. You're welcome anytime. Next summer we'll definitely have to get out a time or two... Maybe they will lift the boat ban at the base lake and we can get some smallies. __________________ dave Tell a man there are 100 billion stars in the universe and he will believe you. Tell a man a bench has wet paint and he'll have to touch it to be sure.

11-16-2009, 10:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
benkis01 benkis01 is waiting for spring Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: West O Posts: 14 Thanks: 9 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I took a hook to the back of the head when I was 12 or 13 at scout camp. The messed up thing is my mother saved the hook after the doctor removed it and thought it would be funny to make a Christmas ornament out of it. To this day she still hangs it on the tree.

11-17-2009, 07:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
1tohuntandfish 1tohuntandfish has no status. Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 147 Thanks: 9 Thanked 53 Times in 39 Posts	Snags maybe, but you rarely (imo)need to set the hook that hard. I see this monster hooksets where guys lose there balance, and they just make me laugh. I think the monster hookset loses as many as fish as a hookset that isnt strong enough. It doesnt take much to drive in a barb, my fingers can attest to that. Oh, glad you didnt get hurt.

11-17-2009, 07:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
MA Machine MA Machine is Thawing his brain out 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lincoln NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 3,006 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 1,230 Times in 634 Posts	I just about got a hook in the face a few weeks ago on a failed hook set. It shot like a bullet right by my eye. It seems funny and you laugh but deep inside it scares the heck out of you. __________________ The only 2 things keeping me from going pro are skill and luck.

11-17-2009, 08:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
Glens Glens is Wanting to go fishing Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lincoln Posts: 255 Thanks: 107 Thanked 69 Times in 50 Posts	About two weeks ago I saw a guy that looked like he fell face first into a tackle box. There were things hanging all over his face. Then I realized they were piercings and he did it on purpose. As I walked by him at the mall I said "hey tackle box" to him. He just looked at me funny and kept walking. I often wonder why people do such things. I guess it is to draw attention to themselves. Huh, if I wanted to draw that much attention to myself I would walk into a crowded room and crap myself. That would draw a lot of attention. Back to the topic...we all have had the close call.

11-17-2009, 09:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
1tohuntandfish 1tohuntandfish has no status. Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 147 Thanks: 9 Thanked 53 Times in 39 Posts	Fun e. I hope only your fishing partners are the ones faking it. ha

11-17-2009, 01:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
pontoonfisher pontoonfisher is trying to fix up a couple of boats Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: weeping water Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 393 Thanks: 10 Thanked 43 Times in 21 Posts	Couple years ago waleygator and I were canoeing/fishing the platte river and he set the hook on a fish that was very shallow. The weight came back and hit him in the forehead. He had to fish the rest of the day with a trickle of blood coming out of his forehead. Talk about combat fishing. (and yes I did laugh my ars off) __________________ Early to bed, early to rise, fish all day, and make up lies.

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