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LAMSON · Fly Accessories
LAMSON Ketchum Release Hook Extractor, Big Bug Size
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- Item weight
- 0.05 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 8 x 5 x 2 inches
Quick take
A carbon fiber tool that extracts flies from hooked fish with minimal handling and without netting.
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
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