Nov
23
Fishing Hook Pains No Fish
November 23, 2007 |
My first encounter with a fly fishing hook is not so pleasant – I just had the point of the hook accidentally snagging my middle finger, I given out a loud howl of pain. I gave a sigh of relief that the hook was brand new lest I might get infected with tetanus. That experience gave me a lesson about how sharp fishing hooks can be. Actually they need to be at their sharpest to fully serve their purpose, which is bait fishing.
But if I feel pain every time I accidentally snag any part of my body with fishing hook, do you know that the fish actually do not? Well, for those might have any hesitations to get into some angling because of the perceived animal cruelty that is committed with catching fish – this is good news.
It is said that the brain of fish is not developed, which makes them not feel or respond to any pain. They might react to a fly fishing hook being impaled on their jaw or mouth and try to struggle and fight relentlessly in an effort to get them free, but generally fish do not feel pain. The most that they can feel from an impaled mouth is that which is comparable to a pinch.
Hence, conscientious anglers and fishermen can continue enjoying great fly fishing with no guilt in their minds and heart. More especially if you are someone who practices catch and release process, then you are indeed doing no harm to any fish. Weekend starts again, better get ready with your fishing lines, hooks and baits for some exciting fishing sessions.
