The fishing extractor is designed to extract a hook from the mouth of a fish that has swallowed it very strongly. In order not to injure the throat of the catch, an extractor is used, with which it is much easier to pull out the hook.

In addition, it often happens that the hooks bend and lose their shape when they are removed from the tightly clamped mouth of the fish, and this will never happen with the use of an extractor.

In its structure, the extractor is similar to an oblong stick with a hook or a needle at the tip. Its presence should be mandatory when fishing with a donk and a feeder.

In addition, those fishermen who catch just for fun and then release the catch should also have such an assistant, since he greatly simplifies the whole process of fishing.

Extractor types for fishing

Extractors come in the following varieties:

1. Metal and plastic. Usually fishermen choose metal extractors as they are stronger and less prone to breakage.
2. One-sided and two-sided. The first tools are for removing small hooks, while the second is for removing larger hooks. Bilateral extractors are considered more convenient because they can perform more functions.
3. With and without cap. Extractors with a cap hide a needle under it, which is used to unwind various knots, while the cap makes it possible to attach the device to clothing so that the fisherman can quickly find it.
4. Fork and Clamp Extractors (Surgical)... The first devices are usually not very expensive and they are convenient for pulling out small hooks. The second type of extractors is considered professional and is used not only for extracting large hooks, but also for other fishing purposes.

How to use the extractor?

The principle of using the extractor is as follows:

1. Pull the line into the eye of the extractor.
2. Stretch it so that it does not dangle.
3. Present the extractor in the mouth of the fish that has swallowed the hook and open both jaws in order to be able to see the hook better.
4. With a quick motion, pull or knock the hook out of the fish's mouth.
5. Pry it off with an extractor and take it out.
6. Place the catch in a cage or a bucket of water.

In addition, the use of a fishing extractor has the following features:

• if the fish is hooked on the lip, then the extractor should not be used, but removed by hand. But if with his sting he went deep into the mouth of the catch, then this device cannot be dispensed with;
• if the slaves all the time swallow the baited hook very strongly, then this indicates that the fisherman has incorrectly set the depth and needs to be adjusted so as not to resort to the help of this device all the time;
• you should be aware that the fish should not completely swallow the hook. When biting, it should only catch on the lip, so if there is frequent swallowing of hooks, it is recommended to slightly reduce the length of the leashes.

Which extractor to buy?

When buying a fishing extractor, you should pay attention to its following characteristics:

1. Form. The best form of the extractor is considered to be the form of a regular pen (ballpoint). In addition, it is recommended to select extractors that have a cap with attachment. This will enable the fisherman to always carry such a device with him when fishing.
2. The size. This criterion must be selected depending on the size of the hooks used. It is also desirable that the extractor has hooks on both sides. This will make it possible to use them for hooks of different numbers.
3. Quality. The extractor must be made only of high quality materials, which will guarantee its long service life. In addition, when choosing an extractor, the fisherman should be especially careful to inspect the hooks. They must be completely smooth and free from defects in the form of a curved shape or grooves. If you use low-quality extractors with coarse hooks, then they can cut through the leashes, which will give the fisherman even more trouble.
4. Needle. It is recommended to use extractors with metal needles, as they are stronger than plastic ones. In addition, it is much easier to untangle various knots on the line with such a needle.
5. Product color. They come in all kinds of colors, but it is still better to use brighter extractors so that they are noticeable in the natural environment and cannot get lost. Bright red or pink is considered the best color, since they will be clearly visible among the green grass.
6. Company manufacturer. Since the extractor is purchased for permanent use, it is better to give it to those manufacturers who can guarantee the quality of their products. In addition, if you are not sure about the quality and manufacturer of the product, then you should not buy such an extractor, as it may turn out to be a Chinese counterfeit and serve very little lines.
7. Price. Usually, not only by quality can you determine a good extractor, but also by its cost, therefore, you should also pay attention to this criterion. A quality extractor cannot cost a penny.
8. Right-hand and left-hand extractors. Everything is simple here. If the fisherman is right-handed, then he needs to buy a right-handed extractor, if he is left-handed, then he should give preference to a left-handed extractor. Thus, any angler can further simplify the use of this device.

Review of popular models

The most popular extractor models are:

Extractor with a Stonfo 7 needle

This is a device with two hooks (for removing small and for large hooks). Inside these hooks there is a metal bar that holds the shape of the extractor.

This device has the following characteristics:

• length- twenty two centimeters;
• material- plastic, metal;
• destination- for removing hooks, for untangling complex knots on the fishing line;
• price- 390 rubles.

Extractor 24 LH from PRESTON

It is a comfortable model that stands out for its excellent quality.

Model characteristics:

• length- nineteen centimeters;
• the presence of a cap- there is;
• material- metal;
• destination- for removing hooks and untangling knots.
• price- 450 rubles.

Extractor SALMO 9604-009

This model is designed for quick extraction of small hooks from the mouth of fish.

Due to its shape and length (twenty three centimeters), such an extractor is very comfortable to hold in the hand.

In addition to its main function, such a device is very convenient when installing equipment and adjusting the operation of the coil.

The plastic from which such an extractor is made has the following advantages over metal:

• more convenient when applied in the cold;
• high quality plastic will not damage the line.

The cost of the SALMO 9604-009 fishing extractor starts from four hundred and eighty rubles.

It happens that the hooks dig into the edge of the mouth of the hooked fish. Then there is no problem - we can grab the hook with our fingers and release it. After that we release the fish, or we take it as a catch and some kind of culinary research. But, there are often situations when the hooks of the bait dig deeply, the whole bait can be in the mouth of the fish, and the hook is somewhere far away in the gills. The question is: how to get the hook out of the mouth of a fish? Special tools are indispensable. And today, I will tell you about a set of tools that anglers use to extract hooks from the mouth of a fish. It's about yawners, extractors, forceps, clamps, pliers.

Here, a fisherman hooked another predator, craving delicious edible silicone. The fish is already in hand, or in a landing net. And the angler sees that only a leash sticks out of the mouth, and the bait and hooks are somewhere deep, probably in the gills, or even the fish esophagus ...

What should an angler do if he does not have any special tools for removing hooks from the mouth of a fish? We have to use the means at hand. But, a lot depends on what kind of fish was caught.

If this perch, and he zazali heavily, then you can dig your fingers ... The mouth of the perch is large and not armed with teeth. But, it is important not to climb through the gills, otherwise, you can cut your fingers on the sharp edges of the gill covers ... Sometimes, without improvised means, it is not possible to release the hook.

In any case, if the perch swallowed the bait like that, then, almost 100% of the fish will die. And about any "catch and release", there can be no talk here. Application of the same special tools for removing hooks from the mouth of fish, slightly increases the chances of survival of the “patient”. But, for now, let's go through other popular trophies of the spinning jig wheel.

If caught Pike, then the matter is generally gloomy, tk. the mouth of this predator is tough and studded with numerous sharp teeth. In no case should you stick your fingers into the mouth of a pike! So, if the toothed tooth has taken it deeply, and there are no special tools, then you need to do something sophisticated from the available means. For example, you can cut or break a couple of twigs from coastal trees or bushes. One will serve as a spacer. You need to try to carefully insert it vertically into the mouth of the pike so that it cannot move its jaws. Another, longer, possibly with knots, stick, we climb into the gills of the fish, trying to free the hooks. To make such an impromptu yawner and extractor might be needed.

If caught zander, and deeply swallowed the bait, then, too, do not climb your fingers into the mouth of the fish. Of course, zander fangs are not as dangerous as pike rows of teeth, but, nevertheless, injury is very possible. Here you also need to open the mouth, fix it with a spacer and do something from the available means in order to pick the hook out of the mouth. The same applies to catfish... You should not stick your hand in the mouth of this fish. Although there are no obvious teeth, there is a so-called. a brush, which is also great, can hurt.

So, if the angler does not want to have big problems when the fish deeply swallows the bait, especially if the angler wants to release the fish alive, he should acquire a set of special tools for removing hooks from the mouth of the fish.

The simplest and most classic set for removing hooks from the mouth of a fish is yawner and fork extractor or yawning and surgical forceps.

Yawn

A yawner is such a special device that allows you to open and hold the mouth of a fish open while we are poking around there, trying to free the hooks. Agree, trying to do something in this direction, with a tightly collapsed mouth, of the same pike, is unrealistic.

It is a yawning structure made of thick springy steel wire. Here the coil is wound as a spring element, and two horns are formed. At the ends of the yawns' horns, to increase the area of ​​contact with the mouth of the fish (so as not to break through it), there are round knobs, or transverse bends of the wire itself.

You can buy such a yawner in almost any fishing store. So, if you don't have one yet, then be sure to get it!

Hook extraction surgical forceps

When the mouth of the fish is open and secured with a yawner, a surgical clamp can be used. Grasping the hook, we pull it out of the mouth. You can buy a surgical clamp at a pharmacy. To tell you the truth, I didn't really like using the surgical clamp to extract the hooks. I like the extractor fork better.

Fork-Extractor

Fork-extractor, or simply - extractor. In appearance, this tool resembles a knitting needle, crochet hook or a thin screwdriver, with the only difference that its end is shaped like a fork.

There are store extractors. But, some do them on their own. It's not hard enough. Using a file, you can carve a good extractor from the same thin flat screwdriver, or from a duralumin knitting needle, with the end previously flattened on the anvil.

The fork is pushed into the open mouth of the fish and pressed on the hook that has settled down, and it is released from the tissues of the mouth.

The yawns are kept in the pocket of a fishing vest, or they are fastened to it, from the outside. The same goes for the surgical clamp. The extractor, on the other hand, is stored in a special narrow pocket, or some kind of cover, micro-tube is adapted for it, so as not to be beaten.

Fishing tongs and pliers

There are also more advanced tools for removing hooks from the mouth of fish. These are various fishing tongs.

And pliers.

In addition to the hook extraction function, these tools have pliers that you can use to cut the line, there are flat sections that allow you to straighten leads, grip shot weights and do a bunch of other little things. These types of tools are attached to a fishing vest and stored in chest pockets.

Basically, fishing tongs, pliers can replace a yawner too. But, more often, you have to use both, because Not every fish can normally open its mouth with the ends of the pliers.

In any case, in order to save time for clean fishing, in order to keep the catch alive, you definitely need to purchase one of the tools described above. Choose according to your taste and finances.

Often, anglers, while pulling hooks out of the water, face such a problem: the fish swallows too deeply and it takes a long time to remove it from the hook. The difficulty lies in the fact that you can break the tackle. Fortunately for those who like fishing, a special device has been created to solve this problem - an extractor. It is often used when fishing with small hooks.

The principle of the tool

If you are wondering how to use the extractor when fishing, then the answer is simple - it helps to quickly remove the hook from the mouth of the fish. This device came to an amateur hobby from sport fishing. Athletes must fish as quickly as possible and therefore they absolutely do not need problems with removing from the hook, and if you fiddle with the hook for a long time, you can miss the prize. Externally, the instrument looks like a dental extractor or a dental extractor.

Varieties of devices

All tools that can be found on sale today are classified into several varieties according to two criteria - material of manufacture and shape.

Fishing extractors can be made:

Plastic and wood are better for fishing in the winter. Their surface temperature does not drop as quickly as with metal tools. In addition, they are lightweight and non-slip.

As for the form, they can be made in the form:

How to use correctly

Today, more and more often fish is caught according to the "catch and release" principle, then the use of an extractor is simply necessary.

Removing fish from the hook takes place in 5 stages:

1. You need to take the caught fish with one hand and open its mouth. At the same time, the fishing line should be well stretched.
2. The tool itself is taken in the other hand, and the fishing line is put into the slot that is at its end.
3. The extractor is held along the stretched line until it stops, that is, until it comes into contact with the bend of the hook.
4. Press down on the device and release the hook tip.
5. Remove the extractor and hook from the mouth of the fish.

DIY making

If during fishing the extractor was accidentally broken or lost, do not despair: such a tool can be made independently, without even moving far from the place where the fishing process takes place.

It won't take much time to make... It can be made from a branch that is small in thickness, the optimal thickness is 1-2 mm. It is enough just to find such a twig on some tree or shrub, break it off, remove the bark and sharpen one of the ends so that it takes the form of a screwdriver. After that, it remains to make a depression in the form of a cone - and the newly created tool will be completely ready for use.

If you don't want to buy such a fishing tool in a store, you can make it while sitting at home.

Before making an extractor for fishing with your own hands, you need to prepare a toothbrush. The handles of modern toothbrushes, as a rule, are covered with anti-slip material, so it will be very convenient to use them as extractors, because the hands of the fisherman removing the fish from the hook are always wet.

To make a fishing extractor with your own hands, you need to follow these steps:

1. Cut off the bristled part of the brush. Saw off the other part, and give the end of it the shape of a fork.
2. The cuts should be slightly moved apart, thereby increasing the width of the fork. The edges of the toothbrush from which the extractor is made must be sanded using sandpaper.
3. At the other end of the almost finished tool, make a hole that can be used to thread not only fishing line, but also some kind of string for comfortable carrying the tool around the neck. This is great for vigorous fishing.

You can also create an extractor with your own hands using household items similar in shape, for example, knitting needles or chopsticks.

Even as small as an extractor, the elements of an angler's equipment play an important role. They are often impossible to do without. If you need to use the extractor too often while fishing, it means that there are some problems with the main gear. It may be worth replacing the line or float. The fish should not swallow the entire hook, it should only cling to the lip.

With the help of such a home-made device, you can control fishing and practically not doubt a good catch. It is important that when using it, the angler does not cause significant damage to the fish and, if desired, can always release it back into the water for safe growth and reproduction.

Attention, only TODAY!

The fishing extractor is used in sport fishing. It allows you to remove the hook in a few seconds without spoiling the tackle or harming the fish. It is used if the fish has swallowed the bait too deeply. Amateur anglers also often use this device, many know how to make an extractor on their own.

An extractor is a device for pulling out a fish hook. Extractors are of two types:

• a needle with a slit that engages the hook;
• tongs with which the bait is extracted.

The tongs have serifs at the end to grip the hook more firmly.

Operating principle

When using the extractor, hold the fish with your left hand. The mouth of the prey should be open, the leash is taut. Take the extractor with your right hand and put a stretched line in the cut of the device. The device is inserted along the thread into the mouth of the fish until it reaches the hook. Then, by sharp pressing on the extractor, the end of the hook is pulled out. Every fisherman should know how to use the extractor.

The hook is pulled out together with the extractor. In this case, the line must be taut. If you train often, then gradually it will be possible to remove the hook in the dark, without even looking at it.

Types of extractors for fishing

Extractors differ among themselves in the material of manufacture:

• metal;
• tree;
• plastic.

Plastic tools are cheaper, they do not damage the line, but they are not very durable. Metal devices have good strength, but can damage the line with sharp edges. Wooden ones are used less often, they do not damage the cord, but just like plastic ones, they are fragile.

By the shape of the working part of the device are:

1. Spiral-shaped, which are distinguished by their simplicity of design, they are easy to use, but they do not easily extract the hook from the dense bony tissue of the fish mouth.
2. Fork-shaped - they are easy to manufacture, they are often made independently. They are quite difficult to use by touch, you need to see the hook and carefully pull it out.
3. Flat - made in the form of a flat screwdriver. The working part has a cone-shaped slot. It is also difficult to use by touch.
4. Cylindrical with slots - easy to use and does not injure fish. With their help, you can work without looking. This model is the most in demand.

Some devices have additional features. For example, a needle may be located at the other end of the attachment, which is designed to detangle the line. The size of the slot of the device corresponds to the size of the hooks. Some models are equipped with slots of different sizes on both sides.

When fishing for large predatory fish, large hooks are used. Therefore, the extractor must be of a special design. When fishing for pike, a yawner is used, which is designed to keep the mouth of a predator open while the fisherman removes the hook. In this case, the bait is pulled out with fishing tongs or pliers.

Such devices can serve several functions. To pull out the hooks, fishermen also use medical instruments, such as surgical tweezers, vascular clamps, and needle holders. The most convenient of these are the needle holders, as they are designed to hold slippery needles. They are equipped with special notches at the tips.

Needle

The needle-shaped extractor has a simple operating principle. It is more reliable, takes up little space, and has a long service life. These devices are made of plastic or metal. With the help of such a device, the hook is removed even from small fish. This design is in great demand.

In the form of tweezers

The device in the form of tweezers is made of metal. It has rubber grips that allow you to work with wet fingers. This device is used when fishing large predatory fish with a spinning rod. The device helps to retrieve lures with multiple tees. The devices are compact, durable.

How to make an extractor for fishing with your own hands

You can make an extractor yourself right on the fishing trip. It is necessary to clear a small branch from the bark, grind its end with a knife, make a slot just below. If you forgot a device at home, then such a homemade item can replace it.

You can make an extractor for fishing with your own hands from a ballpoint pen. For this you will need:

• pen;
• sandpaper;
• file;
• file with fine cutting.

You can also take an old felt-tip pen with a cap instead of a pen. First, pull out the rod. A slot is made at one end of a felt-tip pen or pen. To do this, use a file, with which the surface of the felt-tip pen is cut to a depth of 1 cm.

Then you need to process the edges with a file so that there are no gaps. If the edges are not trimmed, the cord may break. Then you should again more carefully process the incision with sandpaper. This will make the edges smooth.

From a toothbrush

A more durable extractor can be made. To do this, you need a toothbrush. It is necessary to saw off the head of the toothbrush, which has bristles, so that only the leg remains. The longer it is, the more convenient the device will become. In this leg, you need to make a cut, with which you can extract the bait. Then you need to grind its edges.

The cut should be of medium size, this will allow you to remove hooks of different sizes. Too much kerf will not be able to pull out small hooks. If desired, you can make 2 tools for extractor large and small bait. Hooks that are too large are pulled out with forceps. A hole is made on top of the toothbrush so that the device can be hung on the neck. Then it will be convenient to use it when needed.

The extractor can be supplemented with a needle. It must be attached to the other end of the fixture. To do this, it is tightly tied with threads and glued. The needle should always be covered with a cap to protect yourself from injury. The needle is used to untangle the fishing line when knots are accidentally formed on it. It is especially difficult to untangle the knots on the braid, this product will allow you to cope with them.

Where and how to store the extractor when fishing

You can bring the structure for fishing in a special box. Often fishermen hang the extractor around their neck on a string, this makes it possible to use it quickly. It does not interfere with the angler as it is lightweight. You can choose a suitable cap with which the product is fixed to the clothes. Then it will not be lost and will always be at hand. With the help of the working part of the extractor, it will be possible to extract the bait from the summer.

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DIY fishing extractor

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When fishing for peaceful fish, sometimes you have to pull out a hook that is deeply stuck in your mouth. Modern fishermen use rather small hooks that are easily swallowed even by small fish like bleak and gudgeon. To easily get the hook, use a special extractor tool. It is made of plastic. There are slots at both ends, with the help of which it is possible to fix the hook well and get it out of the mouth of the fish.

It is not necessary to buy an extractor from a store. It is easy to make it from improvised means. In this article, we will learn how to make an extractor for fishing, and what materials and tools we need.

DIY fishing extractor manufacturing process

The extractor will be made from an ordinary ballpoint pen. We also need a thin file, fine sandpaper and a file with fine grain.

Instead of a pen, it’s probably better to use an old felt-tip pen that no longer writes. It is desirable that it has a cap as shown.

How to make an extractor for fishing with your own hands? First, remove the rod and everything inside the handle. Next, a slit should be made at one end. To do this, take a file and carefully saw through the handle to a depth of 1-2 cm.It should look something like this:

After that, it is imperative to process this cut with a file so that there is no burr. If this is not done, then we will get a tool not only for removing hooks, but also for cutting the leads. For a more thorough processing, it is better to use sandpaper-zero. With its help, it will be possible to get smooth edges.

In principle, the extractor is ready. To have the tool at hand at all times, we attach a cap to the other end. With its help, we will be able to fix the extractor to the items of clothing, and we will not lose it on fishing.

How to use a fish extractor

Having figured out how to make an extractor for fishing, we will learn how to use it. Let's take a dishwashing lip for clarity. In this case, it will imitate the mouth of a fish. We stick a hook with a leash into the sponge.

After the line gets into the slot, we slide the extractor along it up to the hook. We run into it.

Then we pinch the fishing line with our finger at the beginning of the leash and make a half turn with the tool and remove the hook.

We carry out exactly the same actions with fish. You only have to securely hold the slippery fish with the other hand, and the other to work with the tool.

Extractor parameters and additional features

It is advisable to find pens or markers that are thin enough so that a homemade fishing extractor can easily enter any mouth of a fish. It should be borne in mind that roach, bleak and perch have small mouths. To avoid damaging it during removal, you must use a thin tool.

The extractor can be completed with one important detail. Fix the needle at the other end. It can be carefully tied up with threads and smeared with glue. But in this case, be sure to use a cap. It will protect you from unwanted needle damage.

What is a needle for? For untangling tricky knots on lines and braids. It is especially difficult to untie the knots on the braided line. With the help of a needle, you will deal with seemingly dead knots.

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