Removing hook
Jan 18, 2021 09:17:28 #
I struggle to get the hook off at times because when the fish flaps it startled me any tricks to hold the fish anything to make it easier taking off the hook
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by Snitty123
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by Snitty123
Jan 18, 2021 11:16:53 #
Jan 19, 2021 10:22:56 #
Jan 19, 2021 16:09:41 #
Jan 19, 2021 16:30:24 #
Rocksider
Loc: Oxnard Ca
I'm with Scoot. I usually have a pair of needle nose pliers on a belt holster. If I'm gonna release it I'm careful not to damage the fish. The best practice means catching more fish. Let's go.
Jan 19, 2021 16:30:39 #
Rocksider
Loc: Oxnard Ca
I'm with Scoot. I usually have a pair of needle nose pliers on a belt holster. If I'm gonna release it I'm careful not to damage the fish. The best practice means catching more fish. Let's go.
Jan 19, 2021 18:42:44 #
Ya have to control the fish. Don’t let it startle you. Get control and use your pliers to extract the hook.
Allowing the fish to do what it wants isn’t good for the fish , it can get a hook in you.
Allowing the fish to do what it wants isn’t good for the fish , it can get a hook in you.
Jan 19, 2021 18:49:50 #
Jan 19, 2021 20:00:10 #
Maximo
Loc: Jupiter, Fl
Needle nose for sure. Clean em up, especially after salt water. Crushing your hook’s barb might make it easier for you. And I’ve not tried the grippers, but I bet they help.
Jan 19, 2021 21:54:35 #
greenfrog wrote:
Maybe one of those fish grippers would help you out.
I’ve got that exact pair and they work great along with a pair of forceps....🐟on
Jan 20, 2021 12:28:02 #
DeeJay
Loc: Southwest Virginia
You can also use those brown jersy gloves to get a better grip on the fish. I haven't tried the gloves with the plastic dots, they should work also. A hand towel helps also. If the fish has teeth you will definitely need a pair of needle nose pliars. Keep fishing. DEEJAY
Jan 20, 2021 12:50:23 #
craigm1952
Loc: Lake of the Ozarks MO & SW Chicago IL
I try to keep my hands wet when holding a fish and try not to remove any more slime on the fish than what's going to happen. Not sure if the ones who use rags and gloves keep the wet for the same reason, not wiping the fish's slime off. The slime protects them while in the water. I can always rinse my hands in the water.
Jan 20, 2021 14:58:23 #
craigm1952 wrote:
I try to keep my hands wet when holding a fish and try not to remove any more slime on the fish than what's going to happen. Not sure if the ones who use rags and gloves keep the wet for the same reason, not wiping the fish's slime off. The slime protects them while in the water. I can always rinse my hands in the water.
Excellent point, glad you brought it up. The slime is there for a reason.
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