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edit just realised your the zig man !

. "Useless Pullis" was what he was known as when he was at Pompey

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BUMP!! micro barbs are the way to go but as nick said, "this thread needs to be on top"

Some people would call that a result So says mr bitter & twisted

Same here. I'd add that staying calm helps the operation and that, after a little practice, the "twist of the wrist" becomes second nature. I've never used large barbs, microbarbs have always been sufficient. Ian

Its funny but I have heard anglers (carp anglers at that, on another forum) scoff at the mention of forceps. Comments such as "what do you need those for?" "never needed them" and my total fave.... "if you need those, you shouldn't be fishing". Growing up unhooking silvers and tiny perch with disgorgers and forceps was like learning to write my name. Meant to add. You can practise all of the unhooking methods/tools using a rig and a raw pork chop or chicken breast. Learning is good.