Hey guys, I was barely poked today with a fish hook today while fishing. It was just a small poke, did draw a little blood but not bad.
However, it was from a hook that was sitting in some very very dirty water that I left in a bucket filled with pond water and bait. I mean probably tons of bacteria.
The hood was only slightly rusty. I did rinse the hook off quickly before using it but that doesn't mean I got all the germs.
I was reading stories like this:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/116488/deadly-infection-from-fish-hook-wound/
I'm new to fishing but I'm sure you guys get stuck with hooks all the time.
And I'm also worried about tetanus shots. Should I go to the hospital or wait for symtoms?