I use the same technique if I have to remove a hook from a client... and I
have used it on myself a couple of times. The trick if you are removing a
hook for someone else is to tell them get ready and that you'll take it out
on the count of three... then take it out on the count of 2.. usually folks
are still relaxed on two and you get a cleaner result....


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Clark Reid
http://www.dryflynz.com
Umpqua Designer Flytier