Thank you Bass Resource

[BoatSquirrel]

Today I was able to safely release a bass that was hooked deep thanks to the advice I got from the Bass Resource team.  I cut the hook with a side cutter, turned it and pulled it out backwards.  The fish swam off with minimal damage thanks to the knowledge I got here at BR.  Thanks yall!

[roadwarrior]

[Sam]

Welcome. 

And yes, you can gather lots of good suggestions regarding your bass fishing to make you a better angler by asking questions and then adding your input to the queries of others.

[Log Catcher]

I guess I have been doing it wrong. I always cut the hook between the line tie and the bend. Then reach up through the gills with needle nose pliers to pull the hook straight out.

[Kyhokie]

You don't have to cut the hook. Sometimes I don't even cut the line. If you take a pair of needle nose and reach up through his gills (carefully) you can usually grab ahold of the hook and turn it upside down that way. Pops right out!

[RoLo]

6 hours ago, roadwarrior said:

 

That's what I was trying to say