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"Throwing the hook" in Deadliest Catch.

  • 06-11-2009 8:12pm
    #1
    Turner
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 3,931 Mod ✭✭✭✭Turner


    Jeez they make such a big deal out of it, portraying it as some kind of skillful art.

    My half blind granny could snare one of those lines with that hook after finishing half a bottle of Brsitol Cream sherry ffs :eek::eek:


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  • #2
    Ellianna Tasty Scapegoat
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,944 ✭✭✭✭ Ellianna Tasty Scapegoat


    Moved from After Hours.


  • #3
    Mister Man
    Registered Users Posts: 955 ✭✭✭Mister Man


    i donno about that, you are at sea where your boat is rolling, judge the length from you to the boat sp you can bring it to you fast enough so the boat doesnt start to drag it and then cut the rope

    all and all it prob isnt that easy as you think...


  • #4
    Tipsy Mac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,559 ✭✭✭Tipsy Mac


    Some people would think driving around in an SUV with full automatic weapons, body armour and air support going up against thugs with crappy pistols was easy.


  • #5
    blueovalmk2
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭blueovalmk2


    your not throwing the hook off a dingie going down the Shannon!! your out in the Bering Sea with waves as high as 3 story buildings in -20 tempetures more than likely after working around 24 hours non stop!!:rolleyes:


  • #6
    fred funk }{
    Registered Users Posts: 6,827 ✭✭✭fred funk }{


    I think part of it is that they can't afford to miss the line with the hook otherwise they would have to turn the boat around and go back. Tough gig that :)


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  • #7
    Somnus
    Registered Users Posts: 2,345 ✭✭✭Somnus


    fred funk }{ wrote: »
    I think part of it is that they can't afford to miss the line with the hook otherwise they would have to turn the boat around and go back. Tough gig that :)

    Definitely, they need to get it first time. I'd say it takes a little time to get used to it.


  • #8
    joes girls
    Registered Users Posts: 20,448 ✭✭✭✭joes girls


    And when have you done it Chief???
    I think you will find it's not that easy, i would not be able to stand up, never mind throw anything!Anyone that has picked that way to earn a living does not believe in doing things the easy way!


  • #9
    blueovalmk2
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭blueovalmk2


    fred funk }{ wrote: »
    I think part of it is that they can't afford to miss the line with the hook otherwise they would have to turn the boat around and go back. Tough gig that :)

    its the ultimate insult at the man on the rail to have to turn around,your 100% right


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