Through-the-Gill Hook Removal

This video from the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center shows you how to remove hooks that get caught deep in a fish's esophagus or stomach.

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[henryvorn]

bass are the easiest to unhook because of its wide mouth. what about a fish with a small mouth and small gills?

[TexasParksWildlife]

Some anglers recommend a product like the Fisherman’s Assistant deep hook remover

[WTJBait]

Awesome video and learning! Any chance TPWD could do one on needling to air bladder on a deeply caught bass?

[TexasParksWildlife]

Yes, check under our Fishing playlist for "Treating Barotrauma in Largemouth Bass"

[jerrydff7]

did the fish die by the time that you end this video?

[TexasParksWildlife]

The fish did not die. We stopped shooting from time to time and put the fish back in the water to revive it. When released it swam off vigorously.

[YoDaddyLikeCornbread]

I wish my wife had a mouth that size.

[TheOhioSportsman]

Great tip!

[Anthony Baldetti]

you aren't too bright.... its a bass. you can hold it like that genius.

[flavio111478]

Grate info... Thanks

[henryvorn]

ok? what about a fish with small gills and mouth? how do i get it out now? for example a croaker from the ocean.

[MagicHutSpinbee]

Exactly what I was looking for. Now more fish can swim off instead of being put down when this happens.

[thorax1985]

just did it that today. very helpful

[smoovefishing]

very nice vedio.. everything we can do to save a fish and this has happened to me before and now i know how to do it..Thanks Again for the the vedio!!