What are you guys using for hook removers (like forceps/hemostats/needle-nose/etc.) and what are your favorites? - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-29T05:29:29Zhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/what-are-you-guys-using-for-hook-removers-like-forceps-hemostats?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A256867&feed=yes&xn_auth=noDavid I do the samething, I f…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-04-11:2036984:Comment:2578912012-04-11T13:14:21.862ZDwayne Denisonhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/DwayneDenison
<p>David I do the samething, I find I dont miss too many fish. Makes things a lot easier.</p>
<p>David I do the samething, I find I dont miss too many fish. Makes things a lot easier.</p> The smallest circle hooks tha…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-04-11:2036984:Comment:2573672012-04-11T00:25:27.482ZAllen Morganhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorgan
<p>The smallest circle hooks that the Wally Worlds around here carry are Eagle Claw Lazer Sharp 3/0. I was lucky enough to find some Gamakatsu Octopus Circles, size 8, at Dick's when they opened up last Fall. I haven't used those for sunnies yet, but they're murder on White Bass.</p>
<p>The smallest circle hooks that the Wally Worlds around here carry are Eagle Claw Lazer Sharp 3/0. I was lucky enough to find some Gamakatsu Octopus Circles, size 8, at Dick's when they opened up last Fall. I haven't used those for sunnies yet, but they're murder on White Bass.</p> You can by Walmart's brand ci…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-04-10:2036984:Comment:2574132012-04-10T03:11:18.098ZLeo Nguyenhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/LeoNguyen
<p>You can by Walmart's brand circle hook #6 and #8 for $0.99, come in packs of 10 or 15. I like to purchase <a href="http://www.cabelas.com/fishing-hooks-eagle-claw-lazer-sharp-l787-circle-hooks-10-2.shtml?WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=702129&rid=40&mr:trackingCode=7407DE51-F5D2-DF11-82EF-001B21631C34&mr:referralID=NA&mr:adType=pla&mr:ad=5855059344&mr:keyword=%7Bkeyword%7D" target="_blank">Eagle Claws</a> because they have size down to #10. I…</p>
<p>You can by Walmart's brand circle hook #6 and #8 for $0.99, come in packs of 10 or 15. I like to purchase <a href="http://www.cabelas.com/fishing-hooks-eagle-claw-lazer-sharp-l787-circle-hooks-10-2.shtml?WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=702129&rid=40&mr:trackingCode=7407DE51-F5D2-DF11-82EF-001B21631C34&mr:referralID=NA&mr:adType=pla&mr:ad=5855059344&mr:keyword=%7Bkeyword%7D" target="_blank">Eagle Claws</a> because they have size down to #10. I was lucky to have a pack of Gamakatsu hooks #12 a few years ago, but could not find one ever since. Eagle Claw supposedly carry #12 and #14, but could not find them. Would be nice to have them in #14 to #16 you can grab readily.</p>
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<p>The slim surgical style hemostat can easily be found at the local medical supply store (well, around me any way), online at pharmaceutical sites, or on eBay for the stainless steel (cheap brands).</p>
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<p>eBay:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Stainless-Steel-7-Curve-Tip-Locking-Hemostat-Forcep-/170819027945?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c59b83e9" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Stainless-Steel-7-Curve-Tip-Locking-Hemostat-Forcep-/170819027945?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c59b83e9</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/WECK-STOREY-ARTERY-FORCEPS-496216-STRONG-CURVE-/110856227382?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19cf8bca36" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/WECK-STOREY-ARTERY-FORCEPS-496216-STRONG-CURVE-/110856227382?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19cf8bca36</a></p>
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<p>Surgical sites: <a href="http://www.surgicaltools.com/products.htm?cat=6gpvjwcd" target="_blank">http://www.surgicaltools.com/products.htm?cat=6gpvjwcd</a> (look for 16cm curved..all are surgical grade)</p>
<p> </p> Got mine @ Cabela's in the…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-04-10:2036984:Comment:2574892012-04-10T03:03:39.665Zwaghttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/wag
<p> Got mine @ Cabela's in the fly fishing area.</p>
<p> Got mine @ Cabela's in the fly fishing area.</p> I'm not sure exactly what you…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-04-10:2036984:Comment:2574122012-04-10T02:57:35.293ZCraig DuShanehttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/CraigDuShane
<p>I'm not sure exactly what you mean by this...could you try to explain it in some more detail or even better with a pic?</p>
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<p>Also, what brands and where did you get them for approx. how much (talking all the curved hemostat users)?</p>
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<p>I have been trying to keep my eyes peeled for circle hooks too, but haven't bought any yet.</p>
<p>I'm not sure exactly what you mean by this...could you try to explain it in some more detail or even better with a pic?</p>
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<p>Also, what brands and where did you get them for approx. how much (talking all the curved hemostat users)?</p>
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<p>I have been trying to keep my eyes peeled for circle hooks too, but haven't bought any yet.</p> Loosing fish on a barbless is…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-04-10:2036984:Comment:2573222012-04-10T02:56:35.055ZLeo Nguyenhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/LeoNguyen
<p>Loosing fish on a barbless is only 2% to 7% max. Most of the time, one the rod is always in my hands. That retain 98% of the fish. The 7% is the one that sits in the rod holders. However, using the circle hooks #10 or #12 do provide a massive advantage. I wish they make the circle hooks in #16 to #18 for trouts. The salmon egg hooks are good, but not as efficient as the circle hooks with the wider gap and greater impaling angle. Without the circle hooks, I would say I could have lost as much…</p>
<p>Loosing fish on a barbless is only 2% to 7% max. Most of the time, one the rod is always in my hands. That retain 98% of the fish. The 7% is the one that sits in the rod holders. However, using the circle hooks #10 or #12 do provide a massive advantage. I wish they make the circle hooks in #16 to #18 for trouts. The salmon egg hooks are good, but not as efficient as the circle hooks with the wider gap and greater impaling angle. Without the circle hooks, I would say I could have lost as much as 20% for the poles that sit in the holders.</p> Use a curved hemostat -…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-04-10:2036984:Comment:2575872012-04-10T02:52:23.408Zwaghttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/wag
<p> Use a curved hemostat ----- cut the finger holes at base then open loop some and file cut part ----- easier to grab and get my fingers in ready to use quicker. </p>
<p> Use a curved hemostat ----- cut the finger holes at base then open loop some and file cut part ----- easier to grab and get my fingers in ready to use quicker. </p> Hi Everyone, new member here.…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-04-10:2036984:Comment:2575822012-04-10T02:15:41.758ZJohn Magureanhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnMagurean
<p>Hi Everyone, new member here. I started experimenting with "circle hooks" recently. Most of the time if the gill takes the hook deep it pulls out of the gut and hooks the gill in the mouth just like it is supposed to do. If it does hook up, it can be pushed in slightly more and then retrieved, usually without damage. Not 100 percent but so far it is close. I have been using a #6 mostly. Also mostly use hemostat with 30 or so degree curve. Used to crimp the barb all the time til I started…</p>
<p>Hi Everyone, new member here. I started experimenting with "circle hooks" recently. Most of the time if the gill takes the hook deep it pulls out of the gut and hooks the gill in the mouth just like it is supposed to do. If it does hook up, it can be pushed in slightly more and then retrieved, usually without damage. Not 100 percent but so far it is close. I have been using a #6 mostly. Also mostly use hemostat with 30 or so degree curve. Used to crimp the barb all the time til I started with the circle hooks.....</p> I'm mostly using size 10 hook…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-04-10:2036984:Comment:2574082012-04-10T02:02:31.807ZCraig DuShanehttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/CraigDuShane
<p>I'm mostly using size 10 hooks on different tear drops or jigs/flies.</p>
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<p>I just recently picked up a pair of berkley hemostat/pliers and having a much easier time with their smaller profile long and skinny type shape. A curve does make some sense though. I'll keep my eyes peeled for a cheap small skinny curved version that will let me have a better view too.</p>
<p>Won't you lose some fish or bait by going barbless?</p>
<p>I'm mostly using size 10 hooks on different tear drops or jigs/flies.</p>
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<p>I just recently picked up a pair of berkley hemostat/pliers and having a much easier time with their smaller profile long and skinny type shape. A curve does make some sense though. I'll keep my eyes peeled for a cheap small skinny curved version that will let me have a better view too.</p>
<p>Won't you lose some fish or bait by going barbless?</p> Craig, curious to know what h…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-04-10:2036984:Comment:2574822012-04-10T00:26:24.361ZLeo Nguyenhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/LeoNguyen
<p>Craig, curious to know what hook sizes and hook types you're using. I only have one incident that the gill accidentally swallowed the hook too deep to retrieve (gut hooked), while I was hunting for trout. #18 mosquito hook was not ideal for gill. However, I carry on my three different pliers, including a surgeon's slim 45° curve hemostat, 7" long, designed for deep surgical procedures. Works well 80% of the time dislodge and retrieving hooks lodged deep in the trout's and gill's mouth, yet…</p>
<p>Craig, curious to know what hook sizes and hook types you're using. I only have one incident that the gill accidentally swallowed the hook too deep to retrieve (gut hooked), while I was hunting for trout. #18 mosquito hook was not ideal for gill. However, I carry on my three different pliers, including a surgeon's slim 45° curve hemostat, 7" long, designed for deep surgical procedures. Works well 80% of the time dislodge and retrieving hooks lodged deep in the trout's and gill's mouth, yet small enough to fit into their mouth's opening without damaging them during usage, creating a 20% to 50% viewing angle during removal process.</p>
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<p>However, as David indicated, crimp the barb from the hook for easy removal. All my hooks are barbless.</p>