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05-26-2004, 07:45 AM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 8,672
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How do you remove the plastic things on hooks?
May seem like a dumb question , but once again I have a nice new hole in my thumb. On storm jigs and numerous other lures, the hooks have this clear rubber or plastic stuff, apparantly to protect me from the sharp hooks. Everytime I go to remove them, either with pliers, my teeth, fingers, I get stabbed ! Anyone have a method that works?
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05-26-2004, 07:48 AM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
Posts: 10,408
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Yeah dont buy the storms 
HAvent found a fool proof method yet.. usually my knife....
Have you been fishing down my way RIJ? |
Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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05-26-2004, 08:01 AM
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DDG-51
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,550
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pull and unscrew seems to work for me.
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05-26-2004, 08:16 AM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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Twist them in a circular motion (thus kind of reaming them out on the hook and loosening them) then just slide off!  |
Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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05-26-2004, 08:25 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: People's Republic
Posts: 1,025
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Squeeze and pull. I hate when they rip in half and then you have to start the whole process again.
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05-26-2004, 08:46 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2000
Posts: 690
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I use the scissor on my Gerber multi-tool.
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05-26-2004, 08:48 AM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 8,672
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Looks like Im the only goober that hooks himself! It was one of salybugers plugs last night, got a nice gash in my thumb. I think Bigfish's method is worth a shot.
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05-26-2004, 09:01 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Weymouth, MA Fore River
Posts: 1,258
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They are even more of a pain in the arse when it's cold. The warmer it is the more pliable they are.
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05-26-2004, 09:20 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 7,649
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rip it off with pliers.
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05-26-2004, 09:29 AM
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Permanently Disconnected
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 12,647
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Do like JohnR and leave them ON |
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05-26-2004, 09:30 AM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
Posts: 10,408
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Scott.. I was going to be nice and not mention that night hee hee |
Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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05-26-2004, 09:35 AM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 8,672
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I thought of that story last night when i was taking them off!  |
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05-26-2004, 09:38 AM
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nightstalker
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: blackstone, ma
Posts: 516
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i pinch the barb with the plastic on, then pull off with pliers. seems to work with little effort.
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05-26-2004, 09:41 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: somerville and hyannis
Posts: 342
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keep one of those exacto pen knives so you can cut things l.. i keep one in my plug bag.. has come in handy... and they are cheap...
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I heard somewhere that piping plover is indian for "tastes like chicken" ..
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05-26-2004, 09:55 AM
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My brother is bald
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Parts Unknown
Posts: 4,516
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Ask them nicely to let you off the hook.
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seals + plovers = 
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05-26-2004, 10:00 AM
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It's about respect baby!
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: ri
Posts: 6,358
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squeeze the tube and twist it off the barb.
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Domination takes full concentration..
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05-26-2004, 01:09 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: No. Yarmouth, ME
Posts: 1
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I had a tough time with one yesterday, and ended up pushing the plastic piece back up the hook, inside the rubber body! Worked fine...
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05-26-2004, 01:14 PM
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Ruled only by the tide
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Truro
Posts: 801
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getting the tubing of the hooks
Before using your pliers to remove the surgical tubing, soak the lure in some hot water, the tubing will soften and be easier to remove.
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Three-fourths of the Earth's surface is water, and one-fourth is land. It is quite clear that the good Lord intended us to spend triple the amount of time fishing as taking care of the lawn.
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05-26-2004, 05:20 PM
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Fish "one of God's gifts to us"
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Woonsocket
Posts: 734
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That's why we carry fillet knives  |
"Fish, just one of God's gifts to us."
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05-26-2004, 05:47 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: between wh & bi
Posts: 95
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 yeah...the teeth will work......X'CUSE ME.....use a knife......specially an
x-acto...always keep one handy...u got a buddy dentist.....give him your delta dental card.....  |
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05-26-2004, 06:11 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 4,716
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I use a blow tourch...works mint
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05-26-2004, 11:28 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Wakefield, RI
Posts: 298
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I cut them off with my trusty Kershaw. works fine, usually.
But don't feel bad, I stuck a hook in my thumb while cutting one off in the dark last week. Next, I'll cut my thumb off with the knife. Then I'll slip on a gooey rock, and end up in a poacher's cooler.
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05-26-2004, 11:52 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: location
Posts: 626
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Damn, your supposed to take those off?
lol |
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05-27-2004, 07:02 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 297
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do ya think if you soaked them in hot water some of the scents might come off? I couldn't convince my friend over the weekend that you have to take the plastic off.....
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05-27-2004, 08:57 AM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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Try my method guys....its not brain surgery! Twist with thumb and forefinger and they simply come right off!  |
Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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05-27-2004, 08:58 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Jamestown
Posts: 16
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you can just slide them over the barb and into the body. When you go to store them, you can slide them back out to cover the hook again ! Beats trying to fight getting them completely off the hook
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05-27-2004, 09:01 AM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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If its a fight just to get those things off a hook....then maybe brain surgery might be right up "that persons" alley!  |
Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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05-27-2004, 09:12 AM
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Seal Control
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Caver, Ma.
Posts: 3,875
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I keep for getting to take them off! |
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05-28-2004, 07:41 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SWANSEA
Posts: 35
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VERY CAREFULLY IT HURTS LIKE HECK WHEN YOU IMPLANT
A HOOK THROUGH A THUMB.THE REMOVAL HURTS MORE
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05-28-2004, 10:34 PM
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...and in person!
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Scituate MA
Posts: 999
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duh?
squeze with thumb and finger placed on either side of tube.
press tube towards bait releasing the barb and slide tube off hook. Same pressure like you would remove a barbed hook
from the fish - or from a snag in your plug bag!!!
Put tube in pocket for later use.
easy-pleasy
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