WHEN MEDICAL HELP IS UNAVAILABLE AND THE BARB HAS FULLY ENTERED

Loop a piece of fishing line around the curve of the hook.

Pressure the eye of the hook down on to the finger to give the barb a more vertical angle. If the eye of the hook extends beyond the finger, pad under the hook shank to get more leverage when pressure is applied to the eye.

Pull sharply on the line around the hook to withdraw the barb and point.

Fully clean and dress the wound with antiseptic cream.

It's worth checking that your Tetanus immunity is up-to-date as soon as possible.

IF THE BARB IS VISIBLE AND HAS EXITED THE WOUND

Cut the hook point off below the barb while supporting the casualties hand.

Withdraw the hook by gently pulling it backwards from the wound.

Clean and dress the wound using antiseptic cream.

4. Ensure that you tetanus immunity is up-to-date.

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