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Mr. NiceGuy 11-16-2017 07:21 AM

Sabiki Hook Extractor
 
I still lack finesse in removing sticky sabiki hooks from mackerel flopping around in my lap and getting them into my bait tank with minimal fuss and handling.

I've tried the small wire hook extractors allegedly designed for this purpose, but they don't seem to help much.

I wonder if my treble hook extractor for trout might work for mackerels on a sibiki? Has anyone tried these?

Anything else faster/easier/gentler than needle nose pliers?


https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....4L._SX522_.jpg

ful-rac 11-16-2017 07:52 AM

Just get one of these...
 
Or you can make your own...it's all you need.


https://www.amazon.com/SDH-Small-Deh...words=dehooker

NICKWORN 11-16-2017 08:19 AM

YEP
 
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Use bigger sabiki hooks, easy to pull off, no tangles and they catch more bait in my opinion. Walmart carries a Mustad brand that will last 6x trips easily.

FullFlavorPike 11-16-2017 08:33 AM

that R&R dehooker works awesome

ProfessorLongArms 11-16-2017 08:48 AM

I use something similar to that r&r... works wonders. Takes a little bit of practice to not get a hook in your hand just the same though. So long as you grab below the hook and lift up, it works every time. .... though I disagree the bigger hooks are needed. I actually have to use really small hooks so they don’t snag on my Sibiki rod.

NICKWORN 11-16-2017 10:42 AM

Sabiki Rod
 
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Originally Posted by ProfessorLongArms (Post 288080)
I use something similar to that r&r... works wonders. Takes a little bit of practice to not get a hook in your hand just the same though. So long as you grab below the hook and lift up, it works every time. .... though I disagree the bigger hooks are needed. I actually have to use really small hooks so they don’t snag on my Sibiki rod.

You mean those guide-less poles? haha such a waste, espically that time you get hit by some pelagic while using the sabiki.

Squid sabiki with bigger hooks are hands down the best bet! I have never had an issue taking the maks off by hand and having them less lively and I have caught a few YT in my day. :eek:

WestFork 11-16-2017 02:10 PM

"Anything else faster/easier/gentler than needle nose pliers?"

My favorite on delicate fish is a kind of forceps, aka "roach clip," durable stainless steel, no-slip jaws, clamps shut. I keep one on a lanyard on my fly-fishing vest. Sometimes even barbless hooks are hard to remove and as long as you can see the hook, the forceps make its removal simple.

The plastic tool you show works even if the hook is swallowed so far you can't see it, but it needs to fit the size hooks you're using. My experience is some hooks are too small for even the small side. No, it's not especially gentle.

A link to one source of the forceps:
https://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Claw-Fo...h+hook+remover

jrip 11-16-2017 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. NiceGuy (Post 288070)
I still lack finesse in removing sticky sabiki hooks from mackerel flopping around in my lap and getting them into my bait tank with minimal fuss and handling.

I've tried the small wire hook extractors allegedly designed for this purpose, but they don't seem to help much.

I wonder if my treble hook extractor for trout might work for mackerels on a sibiki? Has anyone tried these?

Anything else faster/easier/gentler than needle nose pliers?


https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....4L._SX522_.jpg

One way is to flatten the barb and pull then in quickly. I've watched a video and expect that's how they get baitfish off so easily.

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ful-rac 11-16-2017 03:44 PM

One of the main reasons for the de-hooker is it allows you to keep the bait in the best possible condition. The main thing that damages bait is believe it or not...not the hook, (unless you hook it deep) it's just handling it. This tool allows you to keep the handling down to a minimum, thus keeping your bait in as pristine condition as possible, thus catching you more fish. Forceps do work but it's more difficult to unhook bait on a sabiki without having to handle it. The other tool also known as a disgorger is just not good at all for unhooking a bait and keeping it alive. :cheers1:

sanomick 11-16-2017 04:55 PM

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I've been using this for 40 years - easy to make.

TheBentRod 11-16-2017 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sanomick (Post 288097)
I've been using this for 40 years - easy to make.

Every day I forget to make one of these. Going in the garage in the morning and doing it!!

ProfessorLongArms 11-17-2017 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NICKWORN (Post 288083)
You mean those guide-less poles? haha such a waste, espically that time you get hit by some pelagic while using the sabiki.

Squid sabiki with bigger hooks are hands down the best bet! I have never had an issue taking the maks off by hand and having them less lively and I have caught a few YT in my day. :eek:

PSHHHHH.
Good thing mine was given to me.

Also glad to be in a place that I wouldn't consider 50 dollar rod a "Waste" :sifone:

To each their own, I guess.

I've done it both ways, and enjoy the peace of mind of not having a kayak full of tiny hooks to manage.

Nicko 11-18-2017 06:49 AM

I just use the backside of a butter knife, works for me!

Mahigeer 11-18-2017 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by NICKWORN (Post 288083)
You mean those guide-less poles? haha such a waste, espically that time you get hit by some pelagic while using the sabiki.


I have used the Ahi bait rod for many years on piers and found them very helpful in managing hooks, ease of storing hooks and placing them in my car.

I have both sizes. They are grrrrrrrreat. They are even better for boat and kayak fishing.

Anybody who has them and hates them, can give them to me. I will find good home for them.

As to removing hooks, the bent wire one is a good tool.

T-Rex 11-21-2017 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac (Post 288095)
One of the main reasons for the de-hooker is it allows you to keep the bait in the best possible condition. The main thing that damages bait is believe it or not...not the hook, (unless you hook it deep) it's just handling it. This tool allows you to keep the handling down to a minimum, thus keeping your bait in as pristine condition as possible, thus catching you more fish. Forceps do work but it's more difficult to unhook bait on a sabiki without having to handle it. The other tool also known as a disgorger is just not good at all for unhooking a bait and keeping it alive. :cheers1:

X2. Using a dehooker is very easy and efficient once you get the technique down. Just put the bend of the dehooker on the bend of the hook, keep tension on the line, flip it upside down and the bait will fall off into your tank. No more than a shake or two will be needed to get really hooked bait off and there's no loss of slime or scales.

alanw 11-21-2017 01:52 PM

I use my dehooker for releasing bass and everything else without touching them.

MrPukaShell 11-22-2017 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicko (Post 288157)
I just use the backside of a butter knife, works for me!

This is old school right here and works really good give it a try

Mahigeer 11-22-2017 07:54 AM

I use this one for removing hooks, but not for live bait. BPS has them on sale for about $8.00 sometimes.
Much better than needle nose for deep hooked fish:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Camillus-Fi...EAAOSwtZJY9ZTP


I got these too, but yet to try them:
https://www.amazon.com/BleuMoo-Porta...ords=dehookers

I got this for trout release, but have not used it on live bait yet:
http://www.bobmarriottsflyfishingsto...etchum-release

EastLosYaker 11-28-2017 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicko (Post 288157)
I just use the backside of a butter knife, works for me!

x2

fishnfoool 11-28-2017 09:12 PM

Go barbless.


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