Taking fish off of the hook.
Jun 25, 2019 14:54:51 #
Jun 25, 2019 16:26:53 #
Long enough to reach if deeply hooked, not too cumbersome to handle. Needle-nose configuration works well.
Jun 25, 2019 16:52:28 #
JimRed wrote:
Long enough to reach if deeply hooked, not too cumbersome to handle. Needle-nose configuration works well.
If your handy with your pliers this is 1/2 of a coat hanger that works rather well.
Get the hook in the downward loop, twist with a little downward pressure they pop right off.
And it gets in some small openings since it is so skinny.
Jun 25, 2019 17:39:18 #
Small panfish I use forceps, Catfish I use 16” long handle needle nose. I use circle hooks so most of the time they are hook set in the corner of their mouths
Jun 25, 2019 17:56:16 #
WhiskerKnight wrote:
Small panfish I use forceps, Catfish I use 16” long handle needle nose. I use circle hooks so most of the time they are hook set in the corner of their mouths
I also use different tools depending on the circumstances.
Unless I am fishing in a river I use the same micro light set up light 6-8 # test #2 gold hooks reels with lots of line capacity.
Jun 25, 2019 22:23:56 #
TexDanm
Loc: East Texas
Inexpensive needle nose pliers and 8" hemostats. I also like the cheap leatherman imitations.
Jun 26, 2019 07:34:02 #
Raw Dawg Ron
Loc: St. Petersburg, FL
Saltwater Sportsman mag. mentioned ARC dehooker! Offshore boats have been using Calcutta Hook Remover type device for tuff snapper and grouper! Got one and it works great, little better than old trusty needle nose plyers! Just use a wet towel when handling fish to protect slime layer.
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