hey guys, got my first sting from a fish this morning at about 2:10am this morning off the new rock walls next to the mooney mooney bridge.
first time i ever fished there and first time i ever got those ugly catfish as im used to bream, moeys, sweep, snapper from boats etc..
anyhoo, long story short, trying to dehook with pliers, the bastard nipped me and the barb broke off in my left index finger. the catfish was only a small one, and the barb got me good in the finger to. i managed to pull the barb out with pliers, at least i think i got the whole thing out and now its 7am and still hurting..
ive taken a few herron tablets about 15 mins ago and waiting for those to kick in but wondering if i should see a doctor today about it as i read on here that another guy was in hospital for 4 days cause of a sting.. i dont think mine is as bad cause only my finger is a little swallon but the pain is not very nice out of warm/hot water lol.
or should i be right to wait a day and see if the pain dies down, but i guess i need some antibiotics right to clear any infections that may arise?
any advice would be great, oh and next time i'll know to just use my long nose pliers and keep well away from those barbs haha
thanks guys
jaydee