reminds me of a story. I was up in Canada pike fishing with buddies. Deep in the bush. My friend goes to cast this big plug over his back and somehow nails himself, square in the back. two deeply imbedded hooks. no where near help, so we give him liquor, pour some on the wound, and go to work with a fillet knife. God he cursed us out!! Two dull filets knives, figures. Took some time but we got them out. Dressed the wounds and kept fishing. I've also done the loop onver the hook and pull down on myself, works well. Once you find the nuts to go for it! Ouch!