Trust me, the photo makes the situation look worse than it was, though a fish hook going into your flesh in one place and coming out another does have a very high ick-factor. But let's back up a bit.

When should you use octopus, circle, barbless, single siwash, and treble hooks? What's the difference between them, and what's the purpose of the different fishing hooks? Anglers have difference ...

Today's Fishing Q&A is about pole sizes for surf fishing, treble hooks or single hooks, and rigs for dock fishing. Question 1: How long should my fishing pole be for surf fishing? Question 2: Do you ...