"hemichemi" said:
Thanks, Ed.I have a pair of thick rawhide gloves that probably would have protected me at least somewhat, if not completely, that I failed to use in my excitement. I have all the other release tools (straight and 45° angled 11" needlenose, 10" jaw spreader, Knipex bolt cutters).
Actually though, the fish had already spit the lure out in the net. I got bit when I lifted her out of the net for her photo-shoot, after tagging her. As I lifted her by the gill plate she thrashed hard and somehow my thumb ended up in her jaws. I'm convinced she was TRYING to bite me. 😡 Her thrashing caused a 1.25" gash on one side of my thumb, and a deep puncture and a 1/2" gash on the other side. I never let her go though (…she never let me go?). 😀
I may get some better gloves, but $20 for ONE GLOVE? 😯 Krikey!
I know but look at it as not getting a couple of baits and what is your deductible? You can't put a price on safety and you would probably need only one.
Boat: $12,000
Rods, reels and equipment: $400
45.5" Muskie: Priceless
Congrats on a big fish! A 45.5" is a CHUNK! Sorry to hear about your hand, though. I had the same thing happen on Webster with my PB. But being down in Indiana, all I could do was put a Jersey glove over top to soak up the blood. These fish must just know when you're so excited you're not paying much attention, and they want to take every opportunity to get you back! [smilie=applause.gif]
"Steve S" said:
Hemi, in all the excitment about this fish I forgot to ask one question. When you got home and explained this to your wife. Did you get the look from her, you know the one we all get from are wives. The one that say's you dumb AZZ!!!! 🙄 Steve
Not really, since I went through a lot that I haven't told you, AFTER I got bit, and I think she felt I'd been though enough already.
I know what she's THINKING, though… "All that, for a FISH?" [smilie=biggrin.gif]
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those gloves are a very good investment.i have a pair myself.
nice catch btw…congrats!
Thanks, John.
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