Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Easy Hook Removal

Cat, last year I deep-hooked my prize tagged RES (ole "yellow 032"). I removed the snelled hook from a snap swivel, released him, and kept my fingers crossed.

About 10 days later, I caught him again - sans snelled hook and in good health. I don't think a gold finish aberdeen dissolved or rusted that quick, but he had horked it up somehow.

So I am sure removing the line and leaving the hook improves their chances in at least some instances.