sixstringsteve
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I'm not sure why, but the thought of touching live fish bothers me. I don't mind gutting them once they're dead, but I'm scared to touch them when they're on the hook. Yes, it's embarassing having my wife remove the fish, but there you have it.
I enjoy fishing except for when it comes time to remove the fish from the hook. I have a few theories as to why:
1) When i was 6 I went fishing with my dad. He caught a bluegill and when he was taking it off the line it sliced his hand open. Probably a 4" slice. That was pretty scary as a kid.
2) Fish are spastic. Obviously, they're trying to get un-hooked, and sometimes it works, but they wriggle around like crazy. If a fish would just sit still while I removed the hook it'd be tons better
3) It's those eyes. They're always staring at you...
4) I feel like I'm hurting it. I don't enjoy hurting animals, and I've seen fish completely swallow the hook.
5) Since I'm afraid of touching fish, I've never gotten much practice removing a hook. I'm scared I won't be able to get it out before I deprive them of oxygen.
I know most of these fears are unfounded, but there it is. I'd like to get over my fear of touching fish. Anyone got any tips?
I enjoy fishing except for when it comes time to remove the fish from the hook. I have a few theories as to why:
1) When i was 6 I went fishing with my dad. He caught a bluegill and when he was taking it off the line it sliced his hand open. Probably a 4" slice. That was pretty scary as a kid.
2) Fish are spastic. Obviously, they're trying to get un-hooked, and sometimes it works, but they wriggle around like crazy. If a fish would just sit still while I removed the hook it'd be tons better
3) It's those eyes. They're always staring at you...
4) I feel like I'm hurting it. I don't enjoy hurting animals, and I've seen fish completely swallow the hook.
5) Since I'm afraid of touching fish, I've never gotten much practice removing a hook. I'm scared I won't be able to get it out before I deprive them of oxygen.
I know most of these fears are unfounded, but there it is. I'd like to get over my fear of touching fish. Anyone got any tips?