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Old 05-11-2015, 07:40 PM
Rickhem Rickhem is offline
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Default Re: Deep hooked fish

I usually just cut the line. Sometimes you can then pull the hook through from the barb side, but sometimes not.
Also try crushing the barb with your pliers, line tension still keeps them hooked and the hook almost falls out once you lip them.
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