Was at the beach this morning using a Mirrolure Poppa Dog, 2 trebs probably a #2. I'm taking a small fish off the hook when I see fish busting, so I toss my lure. I was so anxious I forgot to reel up the slack, I look at the rod and I see a broken 30# leader, turn around to look for the lure and it's in my calf just below the knee. Barb went all the in and I couldn't budge it backwards, I then manage to push it all the way thru and attempt cut the hook, wires cutters couldn't not make a dent. I pressed with all my might and barely squeezed the barb down, but not enough. Another fisherman came strolling by, bigger and stronger than me with better leverage and he pressed the barb down, still could not bend the hook but I was able to back it out. Operation successful and I'm fine, and the lure still looks like new.
