Removing The Jigs From Inside The Fish’s Mouth

[Ketchn]

I have better luck with the old fashioned ones with one the T handle. That pick looks like a good idea.

I hooked a bass thru the base of his tongue the other day and bent the heck out of my jig hook getting it out. Bass tongue may be the toughest material in the world. Sheesh!

hooked a big crappie just like that the other day myself , that is a tough location , rarely use anything but my finger ,was sure glad my bud had needle nose pliers in the boat ,,,,,

[scorch]

FWIW, I've gone barbless for Crappie and Bass. Haven't noticed an increase in missed fish. Keep a tight line the hook will stay in. Deep hooked a barbless hook is much easier to remove. Rarely injure deep hooked fish now.

[Techno2000]

I got a few of these.

Toothpick T2 Hook Remover With Retracting Lanyard Cold Snap | Etsy

I got tied of chipping the paint off of my ice jigs using hemostats. I emailed the company who makes my ice jigs and told him the paint was chipping off. He recommended using these Cold Snap hook removers. Attachment 411092

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I have some of those, but they are too big for small gills. The one on the rocket bobber is perfect size, I wish they would make them all that size .

[BobC]

FWIW, I've gone barbless for Crappie and Bass. Haven't noticed an increase in missed fish. Keep a tight line the hook will stay in. Deep hooked a barbless hook is much easier to remove. Rarely injure deep hooked fish now.

I should get some and give them a serious try. They really do help cut down on fish injuries and being I just do C&R, I don’t mind losing a few in the heat of battle.
Bob

[scorch]

Just take a pair of pliers and smash down the barb. Most will break off pretty easy. You can also take a small hook sharpening file and file down the barb.

[deathb4disco]

Just take a pair of pliers and smash down the barb.

I’ve also gone barbless, and I do the same.

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Interesting on this subject.. What To Do When a Fish Swallows Your Hook- Research Studies - YouTube

[DockShootinJack]

When the hook is too deep for me to grab the jighead. I slide my little finger down into the bend of the hook( fingernail towards the barb) push the hook down and bring the jig back out. I use number 2 hooks it would not work for me with smaller hooks

[DrNip]

If I can’t get with my fingers I get with a pair of needle nose pliers. If it is too far inside mouth or gills I cut line.

[chaunc]

When the hook is too deep for me to grab the jighead. I slide my little finger down into the bend of the hook( fingernail towards the barb) push the hook down and bring the jig back out. I use number 2 hooks it would not work for me with smaller hooks

It works with smaller hooks for me. I’m using a number 6 sickle.