Pond Boss Forums GENERAL QUESTIONS Product sources Best Hooks For BG

Too many variables to definitively narrow it down to one size and style of hook. BUT the one thing that will help you remove the hook easier, no matter what size/style is to bend the barb down flat with a pair of pliers.

I like to use a small pair of curved jaw hemostats to remove hooks. narrow enough to get int any fish mouth, curved so you can get to the hook easily, and being a small diameter, it allows you to see into the fish's mouth to grab the hook.

If the fish is hooked deep enough to bleed, don't bother throwing it back into the pond.