Giddster Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Has anyone ever used a tool called Ketchum Release? If so, what are your thoughts? My wife is interested in this tool because it says it will help minimize fish mortality. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Current Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 It's a great tool. Even the large size can remove small hooks. Pick it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdock Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Oh great, one more thing to have in/on my vest. One guy said I look like I have more gear than NASA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I have a pair of Dr. Slick hemostats with the "quick release" thing on them. I found it's way easier and faster to just run my hand down the leader and pop the hook out. If the hook is set oddly and you can't do that then the quick release tool won't work either I'd think. Just one more piece of equipment you don't really need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Current Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 True, especially with barbless hooks regulation BUT if you really think you need a hook remover, this is a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I have some trouble with very small hooks, particularly when they are in the top of the fish's mouth. Would something like this help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertboyce Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Hey all, Thought I'd resurrect this topic and get peoples thoughts. I've a couple of these but rarely use them. I've found 95-98ish/100 fish can be released by hand and the hemostats take care of the rest. Like many have said it's just one more thing to carry. That said, I noticed in my log book that I fished nearly an entire season with the tool a few years ago and went without hardly touching a fish and I wrecked fewer flies removing them. The tool does a nice job cradling the fly while it's removed. Anybody use these day in/day out while they're on the water? Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Tried it, like my my fingers as I can do it quick and easy. If a tool work for you go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryH Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 I use one when I'm stillwater fishing with very small flies like chironomids. Trying to remove a small hook, especially on a big fish (I get one every now and then), is difficult simply because there's not much to grip. This tool pops the flie out quite easily. I doubt that' I'd ever bother dragging one around on rivers and creeks. I already have too much junk hanging off my vest. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angler Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Had one. Tried it a few times ........... threw it in the river in frustration. Waste of time and money. Fingers or hemostats work just great!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertboyce Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Tkx for the thoughts. I'm comfortable removing flies but once in a while a fish squirms at the right moment while I'm holding the fly to remove it and I wreck the fly/mess up the hackle, etc. Perhaps I'm off on my technique. Any thoughts on this? This was the reason I originally tried this tool....seems to protect the fly in the tube during removal....but like many folks I've been able to remove the hooks without it so it stays at home in a drawer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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