EMERGENCY HOOK REMOVAL

The first diagram is for hooks imbedded in loose skin. The hook can be backed out with a loop of strong monofilament pulling on the bend of the hook while simutaneously pushing down on the eye of the hook. The second diagram is for hooks embedded in tight skin such as a finger. Following the natural bend of the hook, feed the hook into the wound until the barb is clear of the skin. (The worst is over now.) Then clip off the hook barb with pliers or side cutters and feed the barbless hook back through the wound.