Think about this next time you catch one:

The thousands on this forum grab the fish by the lower jaw (check for teeth first!), and remove the hook either by hand or with forceps. The only fishes I wouldnt do that with are:

Piranha
Shark
Baracuda
Manta/Sting Ray

But I'm pretty sure you will recognize one of those if you catch one. If we all can do it you can too. Get a friend to show you how a couple times. Next you gotta learn how to gut them when they are keepers. Its also easy. Have faith in yourself, and you'll get over it. I do admire you for sharing it with all of us.

Migs