Fishing Hook Removal

Fishing Hook Removal

Removing a hook embedded over the barb, but not back out through the skin, is relatively easy:
1. Make a loop about 10cm (6") long, in strong line, 10kg (20lb) plus, and pass it over the eye of the hook, and then up to the top of the bend of the hook.

2. Push firmly down on the eye of the hook so the eye of the
hook touches the skin.




3. FinallyWith a sudden, strong yank on the line loop, pull up and away from the hook-eye. The hook should come out the way it went in, and because it will curve out the same way it went in the barb should not catch.

ImportantIt is very important to follow 'Step 1' to the letter if pain and discomfort is to be avoided. Most importantly the loop of line must be at the top of the hook bend, and the pull must be up and away. Way too many articles on this method advise having the line at the back of the bend, and pulling straight back - this will only result in the barb catching and causing pain.