| There are not many pieces of
pike fly-fishing equipment that are as mandatory as jaw spreaders, and
either long-nosed forceps or needle-nose pliers. Occasionally, pike will
take the hook quite deep, so the jaw spreaders and long forceps are a must
for hook removal without hurting the fish–or yourself. Many jaw spreaders
have pointed hook ends which can damage pike jaws. To prevent them from
piercing the jaw tissue, I slip 2 inches of thick surgical tubing over
the sharp ends. Others wrap the pointed ends with electrical tape. (See
picture. At this point you say to yourself, "Now what the heck do I do?"
It's a good time to have jaw spreaders and 9-inch forceps.) |
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