The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Circle hook removal https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:55:23 +0000 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 10:45:03 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=135387 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Circle hook removal : My mates started discussing how...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135387&PID=1807535&title=circle-hook-removal#1807535 Author: Steps
Subject: 135387
Posted: 23 Apr 2021 at 10:45am

My mates started discussing how it should be removed  but before they'd finished, I'd re-baited and started fishing.
The wound is minimal as is the blood and hand damage.

 I agree with Alan.. how where
 Some time back A person put a big hook thru the soft part between the thumb and fore finger...
No way was it going to be cut, sawn or barb bent with availbe tools.
 It was a fishing comp. There was a competition on filleting..time and % usable meat off the frames. He went on to do rather well, may have won...still with the hook thru the hand.
 I have yet to put a hook right thru..berried a treble beyond the barb.. only hurt if moved. I always carry a very sharp knife, sliced open pulled out...bit of insulation tape around all good.
]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2021 10:45:03 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135387&PID=1807535&title=circle-hook-removal#1807535 <![CDATA[Circle hook removal : Depends on the situation . I had...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135387&PID=1807502&title=circle-hook-removal#1807502 Author: Alan L
Subject: 135387
Posted: 22 Apr 2021 at 6:24pm

Depends on the situation . I had occaision to try and remove a treble from a hand - embedded to the bone. Another treble still swinging on the lure and a fish (big) still attached. Having a bolt cutter to cut everything free then deal with the bit in the hand would have been gratefully received. I have them now.
It gives you an option that nothing else does. I had some side cutters in the boat - that never looked like working. Finally manged to free the offending hook via the split ring. Not easy.
Alan
]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2021 18:24:36 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135387&PID=1807502&title=circle-hook-removal#1807502 <![CDATA[Circle hook removal : Which bit are you using the bolt...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135387&PID=1807495&title=circle-hook-removal#1807495 Author: Fishb8
Subject: 135387
Posted: 22 Apr 2021 at 5:05pm

Which bit are you using the bolt cutters on?
If the pointy end is still inside???
Turn it until the hook re-emerges - you may have to twist it a bit if it's against the bone. Flatten the barb then twist out.
Trust me (after several self-surgeries, and it takes a bit of fortitude) the pain is minimal and so is the bleeding.
Last time, an 8/0 Gamakatsu was embedded below the base of my thumb. My mates started discussing how it should be removed  but before they'd finished, I'd re-baited and started fishing.
The wound is minimal as is the blood and hand damage.
]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:05:52 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135387&PID=1807495&title=circle-hook-removal#1807495 <![CDATA[Circle hook removal : Yep - trying to hacksaw a hook...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135387&PID=1807472&title=circle-hook-removal#1807472 Author: Alan L
Subject: 135387
Posted: 22 Apr 2021 at 9:30am

Yep - trying to hacksaw a hook out would be a total non-starter. Might be easier to hacksaw the finger off. Then pour some kero on it.
You need some bolt cutters that are at least about 300mm long. Even then they will 'just' do the job on a bigger size hook.
Alan
]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:30:09 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135387&PID=1807472&title=circle-hook-removal#1807472 <![CDATA[Circle hook removal : Thats impressive Pcj. An old school...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135387&PID=1807471&title=circle-hook-removal#1807471 Author: Steps
Subject: 135387
Posted: 22 Apr 2021 at 9:19am

Thats impressive Pcj. An old school 'trick' back in the days of kero lamps camping, 1st world war etc,, and doesnt sting is using kero
It stops bleeding, and helps heal faster.

I did try out my new bolt cutters on a small hook and they did the trick but wouldn't cut through a larger livebait hook... perhaps a hacksaw for next time

 Got to the hacksaw part, instant cringe.. even with someone holding the hooks, then throw in the pull back and forth...And try to cut a  reasonable quality hook with a hacksaw in the workshop, holding it in your hand.. they dont cut that easy... espec some of the larger dropped forged (usually have flat sides)

At lease someone has the curiosity to personally go out to the shed and see exactly what it takes to cut a hookThumbs Up
 My bolt cutters will go thru the thicker live bait hook, and thats .. know its going to be a bit of a push before hand, then give it the 'one shot ' heaps
]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:19:23 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135387&PID=1807471&title=circle-hook-removal#1807471 <![CDATA[Circle hook removal : Did a similar thing awhile back....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135387&PID=1807448&title=circle-hook-removal#1807448 Author: Pcj
Subject: 135387
Posted: 21 Apr 2021 at 3:41pm

Did a similar thing awhile back. Hook wouldnt budge so just pulled and it came out leaving a nasty hole. Washed it with meth's and to stop bleeding poured some acetone on it.Bleeding stopped and seeked medical attention 4 hrs later. Nurse unimpressed when I told her how I cleaned it and stopped the bleeding.]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:41:52 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135387&PID=1807448&title=circle-hook-removal#1807448 <![CDATA[Circle hook removal : Interesting feedback gentlemen,...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135387&PID=1807445&title=circle-hook-removal#1807445 Author: Perchase
Subject: 135387
Posted: 21 Apr 2021 at 2:32pm

Interesting feedback gentlemen, I have seen that trick before crotchet cast and considered it but there was no space to pull it out with the shank of the hook hard against the back of my thumb. I've read steps before re having bolt cutters onboard but of course I hard to learn the hard way first of course. My favourite way to learn... plenty of complacency is the key. I'm very careful around stick baits with double trebles especially with a frantic rat involved but the second hook on a ledger rig really caught me out, not something I'd thought about... amazing hook design though, flawless performance in this case. I did try out my new bolt cutters on a small hook and they did the trick but wouldn't cut through a larger livebait hook... perhaps a hacksaw for next time]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:32:27 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135387&PID=1807445&title=circle-hook-removal#1807445 <![CDATA[Circle hook removal : Exactly m8..thu these days more...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135387&PID=1807395&title=circle-hook-removal#1807395 Author: Steps
Subject: 135387
Posted: 20 Apr 2021 at 6:27pm

Exactly m8..
 thu these days more often than not there great ideas off google.. sound good but in practice far to often not fully thought thru as simple/ easy option in the real world.
And then there is the old school tied and true, often over centuries, but because change is so called good, they cant work anymore.
 
]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2021 18:27:33 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135387&PID=1807395&title=circle-hook-removal#1807395 <![CDATA[Circle hook removal : I guess that&#039;s what makes...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135387&PID=1807374&title=circle-hook-removal#1807374 Author: kingiFiddla
Subject: 135387
Posted: 20 Apr 2021 at 11:54am

I guess that's what makes this world interesting - different approaches for different folks.
]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:54:52 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135387&PID=1807374&title=circle-hook-removal#1807374 <![CDATA[Circle hook removal : Steps - if you can still remember...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135387&PID=1807372&title=circle-hook-removal#1807372 Author: Steps
Subject: 135387
Posted: 20 Apr 2021 at 11:04am

Steps - if you can still remember your way to the boat ramp, and to bring the cutters, why is it such a burden to remember rubber bands?

A pair of small bolt cutters (lanocoated) Permanently left in the boat.. like the 1st aid kit, anchor, tool kit..
 Works far better than a bag of rubber bands that have been in the boat for a while, perished and useless.. like my live bait bands eventually get to..
And to rem how to rubber band some yrs after seing it on u tube...
 Its just a practical thing
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