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LAMSON · Fly Accessories
LAMSON Ketchum Release Hook Extractor, Big Bug Size
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- Item weight
- 22.68 g
- Product dimensions
- 8 x 5 x 1 inches
Quick take
A carbon fiber tool that extracts flies from hooked fish with minimal handling and without netting.
The Ketchum Release is a small fly-fishing tool for freeing a fly from a fish without grabbing the fish or netting it. This Original size is made for hooks 12 to 16, a common range for many trout flies. You thread the tippet through the slotted barrel, slide it down to the fly and twist, which keeps hands dry and the fly free of clamp marks.
Best for
- Catch-and-release fly fishing
- Protecting fish during release
- Keeping hands dry in cold water
Skip if
- You keep most fish; a net speeds up release
- You fish small flies; use the Midge size
Strengths
- No-touch design protects fish's protective coating
- Easier on delicate fly patterns than hemostats
- Keeps hands clean and dry when wet
Trade-offs
- Requires precision to position over the fly
- Takes practice to operate smoothly
- Fly-size specific design limits versatility
Fishing fit
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
Specifications
| Type | fly hook extractor |
|---|---|
| Fly size range | 6-10 |
| Material | Carbon fiber thermo-composite |
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