ULTIMATE LIFE SAVING PLIERS- Never leave home without it

[jorluivil]

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

[makobob]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[alanw]

I've seen some videos of removal using line but don't see any advantage over using pliers really. Just grab the hook low near the skin and need to hold the hook at the right angle while removing. Hopefully I never need to try this myself.