Jakiedog Tuna!



Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Newberg Posts: 1,242

Circle Hooks ARE Effective - Look Here..Not for the squeemish...



Bad stuff can happen 25 miles offshore with a 2 hr ride back to port and safety! I actually feel pretty lucky-this could have been worse. A perfect storm of circumstances led to this, with nobody "at fault". We got the best of 'em though, landing those 4 quality halibut and the 35 lb bonus salmon. The freezer is quickly getting full! After one day of recuperation, I'm off the Oxy prescription and ready for a round of golf or another day on the salt.



Funny story: The medical assistant pulled out these puny stainless steel pliers/cutters. I said "Really? You think that's gonna cut through that hook with those? That hook is made from quality Japanese hardened steel. Save yourself some time and me some pain, go to Home Depot and get some real bolt cutters. My insurance will pay the tab. Hurry Up! I got fish to clean and It's still early, I can get back out on the ocean the salmon are biting!". He tried and failed with the small pliers. Didn't even dent the hook. Ultimately, they called the Fire Department and they came in with the real deal bolt cutters and got 'er done! No schnikees, there was a fireman in in the room, cutting the shank with his bolt cutters. I guess he wanted a peek at the action, too.



Great care at the Newport Emergency Room! Everyone was nice and professional. Physician's Assistant Matt and Nancy were especially great. It seemed like every employee in the hospital came by the office to look at me and the hook, to say "HI", and pretending like they had some official business in there with me. I guess the word traveled fast in the hospital corridors.



For those wanting to second guess what they do not know - just don't. Go somewhere else. Thanks in advance.



A big "ATTA BOY" to Puffin for cleaning the fish and washing down the boat while I was in the ER. I'll do it on the next trip while you sip your Dr. Pepper and eat jerky.



Yours truly with a #32 Nookie. Yeah, that's tuna belly still attached to the shank. Anything to get out of cleaning 4 hali's and a chinook, huh?

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April with her "Double":

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Circle hook through the biceps:

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Full Size of Circle Hook. It's off of Puffin's rod, size 18/0??

[IMG] [/IMG] Another epic day out with the Original Old Salt - Puffin. We went to his "usual spot" and did just a couple of drifts to limit (4) on halibut with a bonus #32 chinook. On board was Puffin (recovering from recent rotator cuff surgery), Me (with a torn rotator cuff - getting repaired AFTER tuna season) and a couple of newbies - April and Ms Rod Hog (my girlfriend).Bad stuff can happen 25 miles offshore with a 2 hr ride back to port and safety! I actually feel pretty lucky-this could have been worse. A perfect storm of circumstances led to this, with nobody "at fault". We got the best of 'em though, landing those 4 quality halibut and the 35 lb bonus salmon. The freezer is quickly getting full! After one day of recuperation, I'm off the Oxy prescription and ready for a round of golf or another day on the salt.Funny story: The medical assistant pulled out these puny stainless steel pliers/cutters. I said "Really? You think that's gonna cut through that hook with those? That hook is made from quality Japanese hardened steel. Save yourself some time and me some pain, go to Home Depot and get some real bolt cutters. My insurance will pay the tab. Hurry Up! I got fish to clean and It's still early, I can get back out on the ocean the salmon are biting!". He tried and failed with the small pliers. Didn't even dent the hook. Ultimately, they called the Fire Department and they came in with the real deal bolt cutters and got 'er done! No schnikees, there was a fireman in in the room, cutting the shank with his bolt cutters. I guess he wanted a peek at the action, too.Great care at the Newport Emergency Room! Everyone was nice and professional. Physician's Assistant Matt and Nancy were especially great. It seemed like every employee in the hospital came by the office to look at me and the hook, to say "HI", and pretending like they had some official business in there with me. I guess the word traveled fast in the hospital corridors.For those wanting to second guess what they do not know - just don't. Go somewhere else. Thanks in advance.Yours truly with a #32 Nookie. Yeah, that's tuna belly still attached to the shank. Anything to get out of cleaning 4 hali's and a chinook, huh?[IMG][/IMG]April with her "Double":[IMG][/IMG]Circle hook through the biceps:[IMG][/IMG]Full Size of Circle Hook. It's off of Puffin's rod, size 18/0??[IMG][/IMG] __________________

Work like a captain, play like a pirate. Last edited by Jakiedog; 08-04-2014 at 01:44 PM .