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Cracrab · Hook Removers & Jaw Spreaders
Cracrab Fish Hook Remover, 11.5 in, Stainless Steel
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Style: Hook Remover
- Hook Remover
- Hook Remover with Lanyard
- Item weight
- 0.12 kg
- Product dimensions
- 4.5 x 0.4 x 11.5 inches
Quick take
An 11.5-inch stainless steel hook remover with serrated jaws that works with one hand to remove deep hooks safely.
This is an 11.5-inch stainless steel dehooker with a spring-loaded handle and a spear-point jaw, built for working a hook free with one hand. The long reach keeps your fingers away from catfish spines and toothy saltwater fish. It weighs about 0.12 kg and comes with a coiled lanyard, so it clips on and rides easily in a tackle box or on the boat.
Best for
- Removing hooks from the mouths of catfish and large saltwater fish
- Keeping hands away from spines and teeth
- Quick release when fish strikes
Skip if
- You want a compact tool for traveling
- You release most fish immediately
Strengths
- Long reach keeps hands away from dangerous spines and teeth
- Spring-loaded handle enables one-handed operation
- Serrated jaws grip hooks firmly without slipping
Trade-offs
- 11.5-inch length takes up significant space in the tackle box
- Heavy weight can tire your hand during extended use
- Spring mechanism can stick or weaken over time
Fishing fit
- Species
- Catfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | hook remover |
|---|---|
| Length | 11.5 in |
| Material | Stainless steel |
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