Hook removal technique

[Jim Sammons LJKF]

Here is our latest instructional video on removing a hook from your flesh.
It should be noted that you need to carry a pair of cutters strong enough to cut through large, strong hooks. Small bolt cutters or heavy line mans pliers will do it, your needle nose or dykes are often not strong enough.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTUQXpg76xQ

[sandydiego]

Nice technique. Have you used it off the kayak?

[Jim Sammons LJKF]

I think if it was possible I would cut all the extra hooks or cut off the lure completely then get to shore and remove the hook there, just so you are on a more stable footing. Everything is more difficult on a kayak but I am sure you could do it if you really had to.

[sandydiego]

If I had to, I guess I would use the lineman pliers to yank out the remaining hook.

[Dean Machine]

Nice video. I was looking at this other link last week and almost posted it. Since you started the thread, I'll post the link relating to fish hook removal that I found to be interesting.

I think with the line or pop removal method it is important to keep downward pressure on the shank of the hook as shown in the video in case anyone missed that.

http://www.aafp.org/afp/2001/0601/p2231.html

[Jim Sammons LJKF]

Nice video. I was looking at this other link last week and almost posted it. Since you started the thread, I'll post the link relating to fish hook removal that I found to be interesting.

I think with the line or pop removal method it is important to keep downward pressure on the shank of the hook as shown in the video in case anyone missed that.

http://www.aafp.org/afp/2001/0601/p2231.html

Yeah the downward pressure is key

[wavster]

Great technique. May be difficult to do solo, though. I guess one
could secure the line around your feet in place of an extra set
of hands.

Thanks for posting this technique, Jim.

Dave

[Jim Sammons LJKF]

I really think the down and forward pressure is the key and that if necessary you could grasp the hook with your pliers and yank or loop the line around your one hand. Seems much less painful than pushing the hook through then backing it back out.