Catch of the day. Epic fail. Warning graphic.

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Catch of the day. Epic fail. Warning graphic.

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Me!!!!!!! Who knew ice fishing was so dangerous :lol: BUT!!!! The pike bite was on!!! This could happen to anyone at anytime. Be careful out there. Tetanus boosters suck.
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OUCH!!!!!!! :(
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You could have done something else..... ;)
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Wishing tight lines... but not this kind.
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Whoa!!! Shit happens when you play with sharp objects! Looks like the barb came right through that one. Break out the booze. You need a sterilizer as well as a numbing agent. No panic....Love the spirit!
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Like I said ,a true ambassador for our sport!
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They say women have a higher pain tolerance than men which is obviously true.

I would be screaming like a baby! If I didn't pass out.
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i only glanced at the pic because that was to familiar this happened to me last summer with a big bowfin on and ended up at the health center to have it pulled out. it really didnt hurt but the thought of the p.a. pulling it out was the worst part. hope you got it taken care of right away. you more than likely will be extra careful with those hooks now. i know i am . your a pro tough fisherwoman that for sure.
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Hope the thumb is better now Cheryl. Wow! I agree with Ken. I would be speeding to the ER. Nice smile and mind over matter for this predicament. Get them Pike!
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Dang Cheryl. Your such a trooper. Love the smiles and great attitude. Hope it heals quickly!
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Damn that looks painful!
Done that before but not that bad!
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That's a good old fashioned Hurts Donit ! Did it a couple years ago for the first time. It pays big time to have some good wire cutters or at least pliers to crimp the barb. I didn't and had to do the string and loop thing to pull it back out. Sounds awful but it worked pretty slick. Beats a trip to the ER.
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Thought you'd all get a kick out of that! :lol: Its all good.

Story is.... I was picking my stuff up and I pull my lines tight and hook to the top of my 40up so my lines isn't kinky next time out. As I pulled my line up, I pulled that one too tight and the hook slipped and was like a bungee backwards. Of course.. My hand was still moving up like I was pulling it and the rest is history! :roll: Didn't even feel it until I went to grab hook and felt line catch on something. Then it was the oh *^&$&* moment and felt bit dizzy. I was actually alone when I did it and called my buddy who just recently left to come back and wait for me at the launch in case I passed out. That feeling was quick to pass as I continued to pick up the rest of my gear. Then it was humorous as I realized there was an epic blood trail across the ice back to the launch :lol: As he sat there with his pliers I said "oh hell no your not!". I once got super wicked sick from a minor puncture wound for not treating it properly. So I took myself to get it numbed and yanked. Was awful careful over this weekend putting my stuff away :P
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Good to hear your ok when you were alone and not passing out! If this helps out I showed this to my niece as a learning tool before it happens to her sort a say! ;)
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Vermont accupuncture.. You will be at one with yourself now! A helluva way to add scent and flavor to your hooks.
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