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JohnH
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Hook flipper
On Sat, 07 Jan 2006 00:32:37 -0500,
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I see a lot about getting fish off the hook but nobody seems to know
about a wire flipper.
It is a stainless rod about a foot long with a small hook on the end
that you slide down the line until it catches the fish hook. Then a
quick flip will toss the fish off. The pull is straight along the body
of the hook. It's great for toothy guys like bluefish or slimy guys
like catfish. I make them from a stainless car antenna with a sturdy
wood handle so if it falls overboard it won't sink.
I've got one, but I'm not strong enough to flip a 35" striper!
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John H.
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