Hook removal technique - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Jim Sammons LJKF · 06-22-2010, 09:05 AM

Here is our latest instructional video on removing a hook from your flesh.
It should be noted that you need to carry a pair of cutters strong enough to cut through large, strong hooks. Small bolt cutters or heavy line mans pliers will do it, your needle nose or dykes are often not strong enough.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTUQXpg76xQ

sandydiego · 06-22-2010, 09:43 AM

Nice technique. Have you used it off the kayak?

Jim Sammons LJKF · 06-22-2010, 09:50 AM

I think if it was possible I would cut all the extra hooks or cut off the lure completely then get to shore and remove the hook there, just so you are on a more stable footing. Everything is more difficult on a kayak but I am sure you could do it if you really had to.

sandydiego · 06-22-2010, 09:59 AM

If I had to, I guess I would use the lineman pliers to yank out the remaining hook.

Dean Machine · 06-22-2010, 10:09 AM

Nice video. I was looking at this other link last week and almost posted it. Since you started the thread, I'll post the link relating to fish hook removal that I found to be interesting.

I think with the line or pop removal method it is important to keep downward pressure on the shank of the hook as shown in the video in case anyone missed that.

http://www.aafp.org/afp/2001/0601/p2231.html

Jim Sammons LJKF · 06-22-2010, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean Machine

Nice video. I was looking at this other link last week and almost posted it. Since you started the thread, I'll post the link relating to fish hook removal that I found to be interesting.

I think with the line or pop removal method it is important to keep downward pressure on the shank of the hook as shown in the video in case anyone missed that.

http://www.aafp.org/afp/2001/0601/p2231.html

Yeah the downward pressure is key

wavster · 06-22-2010, 10:45 AM

Great technique. May be difficult to do solo, though. I guess one
could secure the line around your feet in place of an extra set
of hands.

Thanks for posting this technique, Jim.

Dave

Jim Sammons LJKF · 06-22-2010, 10:50 AM

I really think the down and forward pressure is the key and that if necessary you could grasp the hook with your pliers and yank or loop the line around your one hand. Seems much less painful than pushing the hook through then backing it back out.

06-22-2010, 09:05 AM	#1
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	Hook removal technique Here is our latest instructional video on removing a hook from your flesh. It should be noted that you need to carry a pair of cutters strong enough to cut through large, strong hooks. Small bolt cutters or heavy line mans pliers will do it, your needle nose or dykes are often not strong enough. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTUQXpg76xQ __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

06-22-2010, 09:50 AM	#3
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	I think if it was possible I would cut all the extra hooks or cut off the lure completely then get to shore and remove the hook there, just so you are on a more stable footing. Everything is more difficult on a kayak but I am sure you could do it if you really had to. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

06-22-2010, 10:09 AM	#5
Dean Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Clemente Posts: 162	Nice video. I was looking at this other link last week and almost posted it. Since you started the thread, I'll post the link relating to fish hook removal that I found to be interesting. I think with the line or pop removal method it is important to keep downward pressure on the shank of the hook as shown in the video in case anyone missed that. http://www.aafp.org/afp/2001/0601/p2231.html __________________ "Good luck and tight lines!" Last edited by Dean Machine; 06-22-2010 at 10:10 AM. Reason: forgot the link

06-22-2010, 10:45 AM	#7
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	Great technique. May be difficult to do solo, though. I guess one could secure the line around your feet in place of an extra set of hands. Thanks for posting this technique, Jim. Dave __________________

06-22-2010, 10:50 AM	#8
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	I really think the down and forward pressure is the key and that if necessary you could grasp the hook with your pliers and yank or loop the line around your one hand. Seems much less painful than pushing the hook through then backing it back out. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

06-22-2010, 09:43 AM	#2
sandydiego Rum Pirate Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilds of Mira Mesa Posts: 388	Nice technique. Have you used it off the kayak?

06-22-2010, 09:59 AM	#4
sandydiego Rum Pirate Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilds of Mira Mesa Posts: 388	If I had to, I guess I would use the lineman pliers to yank out the remaining hook.