jmed999 Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 I caught a big one last night and when I got it to the bank I noticed the hook was stuck really deep into her throat. It took me a while to get it out. She kept trying to swallow the hook but I finally got it out, hopefully without keeping her out of the water too long or doing more damage than letting her swallow it. I have heard different theories so I thought I would ask… -When the hook is real deep, is it best to cut your line at the eye and let her go or try to take it out which may cause her more damage???? Thannks guys! Quote
Super User J Francho Posted August 10, 2011 Super User Posted August 10, 2011 Get the hook out! here's how: 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted August 10, 2011 Super User Posted August 10, 2011 Get the hook out! here's how: X2 Modern hooks will not dissolve as fast as one might think Quote
jmed999 Posted August 10, 2011 Author Posted August 10, 2011 Thanks! AFter I took the hook out and let it go, I was told, I should heave left the hook in as it will dessolve in 4 days. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted August 10, 2011 Super User Posted August 10, 2011 That isn't true. It's an old wives tale. Quote
Super User Catt Posted August 10, 2011 Super User Posted August 10, 2011 Thanks! AFter I took the hook out and let it go, I was told, I should heave left the hook in as it will dessolve in 4 days. There is not a hook sold on the world market that will dissolve in 4 days Quote
Gangley Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 I used to identify a submerged laydown by locating a lodged 4/0 EWG Gammy with a beaver bait that I hung up in the top of one of the submerged limbs a while back. After 3-4 months, the water level dropped enough to where I could reach down and pull it out of the limb. The lure was shot, but the hook wasnt in horrible shape at all. The point was still sharp and the shank had VERY little oxidation. Quality hooks last a lot longer than people expect, its not like the Eagle Claw hooks of yesteryear that will rust through in a couple weeks. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted August 10, 2011 Super User Posted August 10, 2011 There is not a hook sold on the world market that will dissolve in 4 days Sure there is, Eagle Claw LMAO!!! Kidding....modern hooks are really bullet proof, and don't rust, let alone dissolve very easily. Quote
jmed999 Posted August 10, 2011 Author Posted August 10, 2011 This guy was saying it dissolves fast becuase of the acid in their stomach....not rust from the water. Does the acid help it dissolve faster? Thanks for the help! Quote
RangerEnthusiast Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 I try usually to remove the hook. But for those real bad bleeders and you know there not going to make it, call me crazy if you want on this but, Moutian Dew will cure those wounds. I haven't had a fish die on me at the scales in 6 months and I've had some real bleeders in tournaments. Just something new to try. Quote
LeBron_Hill Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 a couple drops of lemon juice will stop the bleeding as well Quote
Abu4life Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 I always try and get the hook out if I hook them deep. I usually pull the tip through, cut my line, and bring the hook completely through as to not cause anymore damage backing the barb out. I have heard about Mountain Dew and Sprite working to help stop the bleeding. It has something to do with the acid in the pop working as a cauderant I think is what I read? Quote
Super User J Francho Posted August 10, 2011 Super User Posted August 10, 2011 This guy was saying it dissolves fast becuase of the acid in their stomach....not rust from the water. Does the acid help it dissolve faster? Thanks for the help! No. I've caught deep hooked fish, where someone left the hook. What it does is prevent them from being able to swallow food. They are usually skinny. having kept fish for years, that takes weeks for a fish to get skinny. If I can get the hook out, I do. Another issue I've seen, especially n smallmouth for some reason, is hooks stuck in the fish's rear end. I can imagine that started in the fishes stomach, and made it's way there through natural digestion. So, hooks don't dissolve. Your friend is wrong. Get them out. Quote
Super User Catt Posted August 10, 2011 Super User Posted August 10, 2011 Why trust ole wives tales or myths Sure-Life Laboratories products are the absolute best on the market & should be carried by every serious angler. Even with acids in the stomach it’ll take longer than 4 days! Quote
Super User Gatorbassman Posted August 10, 2011 Super User Posted August 10, 2011 I fish a lake that could be considered a very controlled environment. We know who fished it when and what they used. One day I caught a fish that had some fishing line hanging out of it's mouth. A small piece of skin in the corner of his mouth had actually grown around the line, and in the gut was a hook with with a worm on it. I know exactly when that type of worm was used last and it was over 8 months prior. Although the hook was badly rusted it was still in the fish's gut. Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted August 10, 2011 Super User Posted August 10, 2011 This guy was saying it dissolves fast becuase of the acid in their stomach....not rust from the water. Does the acid help it dissolve faster? Thanks for the help! "This guy" sounds like he's lost. Don't listen to "THIS GUY." Quote
Gangley Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 a couple drops of lemon juice will stop the bleeding as well bet that stings! Quote
vaparrothead Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 Get the hook out! here's how: I have used this technique and it absolutely works as described. Best piece of advice I've seen in a long time. Quote
brushhoggin Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 Catt thanks for the tip on the "Please Release Me" product. but i understand that is a substance you place in a livewell or weigh-in bag after removing a hook set deeply. but is there anything out there(other than soda pop) that can be applied before releasing the fish right after removing throat hooked hooks? Quote
Super User Catt Posted August 11, 2011 Super User Posted August 11, 2011 Catt thanks for the tip on the "Please Release Me" product. but i understand that is a substance you place in a livewell or weigh-in bag after removing a hook set deeply. but is there anything out there(other than soda pop) that can be applied before releasing the fish right after removing throat hooked hooks? My suggestion is for every angler who is concerned with handling bass in any way shape or form is to read Sure-Life’s entire web site. Quote
Super User grimlin Posted August 11, 2011 Super User Posted August 11, 2011 I have used this technique and it absolutely works as described. Best piece of advice I've seen in a long time. While it works,it's still not fool proof. I lost one fish performing that this year.Granted it the only fish so far I've lost since finding out about this. I think it stressed the fish out the short time I was doing this.It just went belly up. I tried reviving the fish first,still didn't work. Quote
jmed999 Posted August 11, 2011 Author Posted August 11, 2011 While it works,it's still not fool proof. I lost one fish performing that this year.Granted it the only fish so far I've lost since finding out about this. I think it stressed the fish out the short time I was doing this.It just went belly up. I tried reviving the fish first,still didn't work. How do you revive a fish? Quote
Super User J Francho Posted August 11, 2011 Super User Posted August 11, 2011 Mouth to gill Hold them upright in the water, and hope. Quote
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