ULTIMATE LIFE SAVING PLIERS- Never leave home without it - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

inbx3 · 06-24-2014, 04:36 PM

If you have a treble hook in your foot you need like 30-40lb. test mono to pull it out, not a pair of pliers. You should however have something strong enough to cut the hook away from the jig so you don't have to worry about the extra weight making things worse. That being said I only have a pair of simple wire cutter from Harbor Freight. Never had a hook in me (as an adult) and hope to never have one.

jorluivil · 06-24-2014, 04:38 PM

Push the hook through the entire way, bend the barb so that its flat, pull the hook out.

makobob · 06-25-2014, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Push the hook through the entire way, bend the barb so that its flat, pull the hook out.

2X, what he said, works every time, the mono trick might work with two people but can be tough to do on yourself and it does open the wound a little. Circle hooks are much easier to remove.

wiredantz · 06-25-2014, 06:38 AM

Well the trap hook on foot was referring to chuck D story.... but I was trying to see if anyone carries some awesome pliers on their yak just in case you get a hook stuck in you.

TCS · 06-25-2014, 06:57 AM

I carry a couple pairs of the cheap $2 pliers that you find in the bargain bin. Since the two pieces are just loosely connected with a single screw you can keep using them after they get rusty. With needle nose pliers the smallest amount of rust makes them unusable. I also have stainless dikes in my tackle but rarely use them.

Mahigeer · 06-25-2014, 07:11 AM

I keep a small "bolt cutter" pliers in my tackle for the purpose of cutting large hooks.

The regular side cutters won't do the job.

GregAndrew · 06-25-2014, 07:39 AM

It all depends on the size of your foot, the hook and if the tide was ebbing or flowing when it went in. I am a fan of the line removal method, and have done and coached it several times (on others). Don't cut the hook from the lure if you intend to use this method. The lure can help you aim and steady the hook for removal.

06-24-2014, 04:38 PM	#2
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06-25-2014, 06:38 AM	#4
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Well the trap hook on foot was referring to chuck D story.... but I was trying to see if anyone carries some awesome pliers on their yak just in case you get a hook stuck in you. __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it Last edited by wiredantz; 06-25-2014 at 06:50 AM.

06-24-2014, 04:36 PM	#1
inbx3 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 144	If you have a treble hook in your foot you need like 30-40lb. test mono to pull it out, not a pair of pliers. You should however have something strong enough to cut the hook away from the jig so you don't have to worry about the extra weight making things worse. That being said I only have a pair of simple wire cutter from Harbor Freight. Never had a hook in me (as an adult) and hope to never have one.

06-25-2014, 06:57 AM	#5
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	I carry a couple pairs of the cheap $2 pliers that you find in the bargain bin. Since the two pieces are just loosely connected with a single screw you can keep using them after they get rusty. With needle nose pliers the smallest amount of rust makes them unusable. I also have stainless dikes in my tackle but rarely use them.

06-25-2014, 07:11 AM	#6
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	I keep a small "bolt cutter" pliers in my tackle for the purpose of cutting large hooks. The regular side cutters won't do the job.

06-25-2014, 07:39 AM	#7
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	It all depends on the size of your foot, the hook and if the tide was ebbing or flowing when it went in. I am a fan of the line removal method, and have done and coached it several times (on others). Don't cut the hook from the lure if you intend to use this method. The lure can help you aim and steady the hook for removal.