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« on: March 24, 2010, 03:00:56 pm »
I'm pretty proficient at turning the hook around backwards and getting it out about 80% of the time. The times I'm concerned with are the ones where you net/boat a fish and blood is running everywhere. Do you still go in after the hook or just cut the line and let it rust out.

What's best for the fish ?
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« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2010, 05:12:54 pm »
Cut the hook with wire cutters as far down as you can. If your fish is in the livewell, rub some surelife catch and release on the wound if you can see it. If releasing immediately, the cutting of the hook as far down as possible is the best way if you can't turn it and remove.
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« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2010, 07:54:34 pm »
get you one of these, it will cut a 6/0 hook with ease and has magnets to catch the hook point. 

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« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2010, 06:25:01 pm »
I'm guessing you can get that at a hardware store. Do you know if it has a specific name?
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« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2010, 08:40:37 pm »
i forget the name but will post it manana.  i think its bought online.  mine was a gift.
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« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2010, 06:21:23 pm »
www.dbarb.com
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« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2010, 09:38:48 pm »
i have to get me one of those...Thanks for sharing David...
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« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2010, 03:27:58 pm »
thanks
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« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2010, 07:06:15 pm »
np
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« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2010, 08:50:50 am »
Quote from: David Short on March 26, 2010, 07:54:34 pm
get you one of these, it will cut a 6/0 hook with ease and has magnets to catch the hook point. 



They sold those at the Arlington Fishing Show a few years ago.

They work
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« Reply #10 on: June 08, 2010, 08:33:13 am »
I bought a pair.  They cut a 5/0 Owner Wide Gap Plus like butter.  I rarely deep hook a fish but when I do I want to do what needs to be done quickly.  In C-rig season IMO they are a must.  Good investment.
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« Reply #11 on: July 07, 2010, 12:14:02 pm »
Quote from: David Short on March 30, 2010, 06:21:23 pm
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JVON gave me a pair of those years ago, they are awesome!!  Saved many fish with those, they will cut even the superline hooks.
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« Reply #12 on: July 08, 2010, 02:19:53 pm »
I will be adding a pair to my boat. I have had great success turning and removing but when that fails I would really like to leave as little as possible in the fish. Thanks for sharing.
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« Reply #13 on: August 15, 2010, 07:03:44 pm »
I still struggle to get some deep hooks out sometimes and always worry about keeping the fish out too long. Those cutters look like a really great last resort! Thanks D.short!
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