ketchum release

any of ya'll ever use the ketchum release hook remover. my girlfriend got
me one while she was here visiting. what do ya'll think of it?

snake

"snakefiddler" wrote in message
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any of ya'll ever use the ketchum release hook remover. my girlfriend got
me one while she was here visiting. what do ya'll think of it?

snake


Try using use barbless hooks (or crimp down the barbs on regular hooks).
They are very easy to remove without having to clutter up your vest with an
extra gadget.
Bob

"walt winter" wrote in message
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Bob Patton wrote:
"snakefiddler" wrote in message
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any of ya'll ever use the ketchum release hook remover. my girlfriend
got
me one while she was here visiting. what do ya'll think of it?

snake



Try using use barbless hooks (or crimp down the barbs on regular hooks).
They are very easy to remove without having to clutter up your vest with
an
extra gadget.

so far the only trouble i have had removing hooks was when a sunfish tried
to swallow it. other than that, it hasn't beeen too difficult so far.

Bob



bob, why do you hate america so much? you, you anti-gadget extremist.

snake, i had a kr at one time, i lost it on boone's fork during a
spill. it does work as advertised. i never replaced it as i just
use hemostats now.

three essential tools that i use...

1) a good set of non-glare clippers, preferably with a needle
(for cleaning out eyes of hooks) and a file for sharpening hooks.

got one

2) hemostats for hook removal and can be used in knot tying. i
like the flat black ones for stealth.

got one

frank hooked me up pretty good with extras like hemostats, clippers, and
lots of other good stuff.

3) a 30 lb. bogagrip.... been fishin some good trout waters
lately ;-) seriously, a good all-purpose utility tool such as a
gerber.

walt

thanks for the advice-
i wasn't really looking for anything like that- didn't know they existed,
but my freind thought it might be something i would like. maybe it will
come in handy one day.

snake