How to Unhook Saltwater Catfish
How To Unhook A Saltwater Catfish Without Touching It [VIDEO]
Published by Luke Simonds on June 16, 2016 under Fishing Tips
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It’s saltwater catfish time!And yes, this post is really is about the fish that we have continued to bash and avoid catching here at Salt Strong… the catfish.
But it is inevitable that if you spend enough time inshore fishing, you will catch some unwanted catfish.
Here is why catfish are among my least favorite fish in the entire ocean to catch:
- They have very sharp spines dorsal (top) and pectoral (sides) that can cause a lot of pain
- They are prone to slime up your line so it’s not nearly as transparent after a run-in with a catfish
- If you do NOT have a DeHooker on board the boat or in your tackle box, these slimeballs can be a real pain to unhook sometimes.
The reason we decided to put this article and video together was to help ensure that anglers don’t make a costly mistake while unhooking one of these slimy fish. I also wanted to share a cool catfish release tip I have been using to avoid touching these slimeballs (where you do not need a catfish DeHooker).
Because one brief mistake can lead to a lot of pain since their 3 core spines are not only very sharp, but they’re also poisonous.
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So if you’re not 100% comfortable in unhooking catfish, then be sure to continue reading this article and watch the video at the bottom.
Best of all, one of the unhooking tactics explained below allows you to get them off without even touching them.