2006-07-16 13:57:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Fishing
Always carry a fishing towel! That way you can cover the cats horns while you wrestle the hook out. If you do get stung by a cat, get some of the slime off its belly and rub on the sting. It relieves it some.
2006-07-16 14:02:45 · answer #1 · answered by AFBuckeye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a circle hook, don't set it when the fish bites. As the fish moves, the hook will slide into the corner of the mouth making it easy to remove. If you are a good fisherman, use a barbless hook, removes without tearing. Now if your question means how do you keep from hurting yourself, use a fishing glove and needlenose pliers. Both are available at sporting good stores.
2006-07-16 14:03:59 · answer #2 · answered by sparkletina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hold it at the belly side with the side fins between your first two fingers and under your thumb. Remove the hook by hand or with a pair of needlenose pliers.
Oh and the whiskers, they are harmless
2006-07-16 14:05:46 · answer #3 · answered by luke 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on small cats you can palm the belly as described and that works well for the most part (can still get spurred though) i like the fishing towel idea. on larger cats 15lbs and above just hold that fatty down and work it loosebut watch out because their teeth are a bit rough to grab also.good luck
2006-07-17 01:08:23 · answer #4 · answered by wizendwizard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Long-nose pliers, grab the hook with the pliers and be careful with the other hand
2006-07-16 14:01:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
very simple.pinch the barb down with pliers.you may loose some fish but those landed will be released to fight another day.any instance a barb penetrates tearing and mortality rises
2006-07-17 03:31:32 · answer #6 · answered by baffled 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
needle nose pliers work good with fish and with catfish you need to wear gloves
2006-07-17 03:05:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cut the line close to its mouth and leave the hook in. it will rust away soon. hooks are cheap. give it to the fish. just don't jerk on the line. you'll kill it like that.
2006-07-18 12:15:17 · answer #8 · answered by Dave S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go buy some gloves from a sporting goods store that are made for that. they only cost about 10 bucks.
2006-07-17 10:00:40 · answer #9 · answered by outdoorsman 69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wear gloves and grip both above and below the "horns" and sing to him while you work on loosening the hook...(works for me :)
2006-07-16 15:19:53 · answer #10 · answered by cryllie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋