VaTom
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Yesterday I went fly fishing for trout. As the waters warm in June the stocked trout season in Virginia ends so been going frequently. Trout have been hitting on small copper john nymphs tied behind another nymph or streamer. I was preparing to tie on a very small copper john (size 16) that had 18" of tippet attached and was holding it in my lips. BAD IDEA! Next thing I know I am hooked on the inside of my lip with the small barb embedded. Couldn't get it out so hiked back to car dreading having to go to a emergency medical place with the virus situation. Got to car where I could use mirror to see damage. Decided to try to remove it myself. Iced it with a cube of ice from my tea and then pushed it out. Hurt like crazy during the removal. Went back to fishing and feels ok today!
Best lessons I live are learned the hard way!
Best lessons I live are learned the hard way!