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Rodney Long
March 24th, 2007, 02:20 AM
Ouch, this hurt
Attached is a photo of the back of my hand, after I broke off a tree
snagged rig. The hole in my hand was made by a number 8 swivel, no hook,
no weight , just the swivel, I had to pull the line to get the embedded
swivel out of the back of my hand. I had ten pound test line on, the rig
broke off at the swivel, and it came flying back at me, penetrating the
back of my hand past the barrel, just one eye was left sticking out, the
bone is the only thing that stopped it from going completely under the
skin. If that had hit me in the eye it would have been lost .

ALWAYS TURN YOUR HEAD AWAY WHEN BREAKING OFF A SNAGGED LINE !!!!!!!!!
--
Rodney Long,
Inventor of the Mojo SpecTastic "WIGGLE" rig, SpecTastic Thread,
Nutri Shield insect repellent. ,Stand Out Hooks ,Stand Out Lures,
Mojo's Rock Hopper & Rig Saver weights, and the EZKnot
http://www.ezknot.com

Rodney Long
March 24th, 2007, 02:36 AM
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers wrote:
>
> Yeah, I'll bet that left a mark! ;-)

Don't know yet, as it happened today
--
Rodney Long,
Inventor of the Mojo SpecTastic "WIGGLE" rig, SpecTastic Thread,
Nutri Shield insect repellent. ,Stand Out Hooks ,Stand Out Lures,
Mojo's Rock Hopper & Rig Saver weights, and the EZKnot
http://www.ezknot.com

Fishking
March 24th, 2007, 02:36 AM
yeah I have also learned the hard way, I took a 1/2ounce spinnerbait to a
bare knee at about 80mph(at least it seemed that fast). That was almost
crying pain believe it or not. also the reason they call bullet weights,
well uhmm, bullet weights, cause when they snag them come free..well you
know the rest
"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Rodney Long" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Ouch, this hurt
>> Attached is a photo of the back of my hand, after I broke off a tree
>> snagged rig. The hole in my hand was made by a number 8 swivel, no hook,
>> no weight , just the swivel, I had to pull the line to get the embedded
>> swivel out of the back of my hand. I had ten pound test line on, the rig
>> broke off at the swivel, and it came flying back at me, penetrating the
>> back of my hand past the barrel, just one eye was left sticking out, the
>> bone is the only thing that stopped it from going completely under the
>> skin. If that had hit me in the eye it would have been lost .
>>
>> ALWAYS TURN YOUR HEAD AWAY WHEN BREAKING OFF A SNAGGED LINE !!!!!!!!!
>
> Yeah, I'll bet that left a mark! ;-)
>
> That's one of the reasons why I also wear a baseball cap and GOOD
> sunglasses when I'm fishing. Over the years as a guide, I've gotten very
> good at catching rocket-launched snagged lures on the brim of my cap and
> just in case I'm a micro-second slow, good glasses are there as a backup!
> Turning your head is good advice, but something that's not always heeded.
> --
> Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
> http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
> G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
> http://www.herefishyfishy.com
>

Ken Fortenberry
March 24th, 2007, 02:49 AM
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers wrote:
> ...
> That's one of the reasons why I also wear a baseball cap and GOOD sunglasses
> when I'm fishing. Over the years as a guide, I've gotten very good at
> catching rocket-launched snagged lures on the brim of my cap and just in
> case I'm a micro-second slow, good glasses are there as a backup! Turning
> your head is good advice, but something that's not always heeded.

If you have a fly fishing muskie client in your boat you'll want
to replace the ball cap with something having a nice wide brim.
Unless you just like wearing a 2/0 Deceiver as a pierced earring.

Fair warning. ;-)

--
Ken Fortenberry

Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
March 24th, 2007, 02:53 AM
"Rodney Long" > wrote in message
...
> Ouch, this hurt
> Attached is a photo of the back of my hand, after I broke off a tree
> snagged rig. The hole in my hand was made by a number 8 swivel, no hook,
> no weight , just the swivel, I had to pull the line to get the embedded
> swivel out of the back of my hand. I had ten pound test line on, the rig
> broke off at the swivel, and it came flying back at me, penetrating the
> back of my hand past the barrel, just one eye was left sticking out, the
> bone is the only thing that stopped it from going completely under the
> skin. If that had hit me in the eye it would have been lost .
>
> ALWAYS TURN YOUR HEAD AWAY WHEN BREAKING OFF A SNAGGED LINE !!!!!!!!!

Yeah, I'll bet that left a mark! ;-)

That's one of the reasons why I also wear a baseball cap and GOOD sunglasses
when I'm fishing. Over the years as a guide, I've gotten very good at
catching rocket-launched snagged lures on the brim of my cap and just in
case I'm a micro-second slow, good glasses are there as a backup! Turning
your head is good advice, but something that's not always heeded.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

The Great Gazooka
March 24th, 2007, 04:36 AM
On Fri, 23 Mar 2007 20:53:42 -0600, "Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers"
> wrote:


>Yeah, I'll bet that left a mark! ;-)
>
>That's one of the reasons why I also wear a baseball cap and GOOD sunglasses
>when I'm fishing. Over the years as a guide, I've gotten very good at
>catching rocket-launched snagged lures on the brim of my cap and just in
>case I'm a micro-second slow, good glasses are there as a backup! Turning
>your head is good advice, but something that's not always heeded.
By golly, that`s why you offer them for sale at your spam site. At a
"huge" discount till April Fools Day I might add

johnval1
March 24th, 2007, 11:56 AM
"The Great Gazooka" blathered on as usual..

Go away Twit.

The Great Gazooka
March 25th, 2007, 06:54 AM
On Sat, 24 Mar 2007 11:56:48 GMT, "johnval1" >
wrote:

>
>"The Great Gazooka" blathered on as usual..
>
>Go away Twit.
>
Twit for ****, eh ****?

johnval1
March 25th, 2007, 01:14 PM
"The Great Gazooka" in a usual display of juvenile behavior.

Seriously little man, I have a friend who is a psychiatrist who may be able
to help you. I will be happy to provide a recommendation for you. Please
let me know if I can help you in your cry for assistance.

The Great Gazooka
March 26th, 2007, 07:09 AM
On Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:14:52 GMT, "johnval1" >
wrote:

>
>"The Great Gazooka" in a usual display of juvenile behavior.
>
>Seriously little man, I have a friend who is a psychiatrist who may be able
>to help you. I will be happy to provide a recommendation for you. Please
>let me know if I can help you in your cry for assistance.
>
Have you discussed this with your wife?