Unhooking Mat For Pike

Correct bite indication will not only be better for the pike but it will also make unhooking pike a whole lot easier and if this video stops a single pike from being deep hooked then it will have.

Unhooking mat for pike.

Published on sep 3 2012 this the the jrc standard unhooking mat i just picked up last week for using when i go pike fishing. Place your order with harris sportsmail and if it totals at least 39 99 get free uk delivery. The savage gear unhooking mat is made from thick high density foam to give the pike a soft surface upon which to lay and that s covered with a fish friendly material that prevents the removal of mucus when the fish is being unhooked. 36 inches long x 17 inches wide.

Unhooking above the water only really applies to smaller pike you can comfortably hold in your other hand while unhooking on the bank is reserved for everything else. Roll up with built in bands. Broadland pike chapter 3 the importance of kit tools unhooking mats author tackle dealer martyn page historian graham booth and pikers steve rodwell nick pete discuss and illustrate how. It s just under a metre long when.

Use a chin grip when handling hooked pike as shown here image credit. Posting by hermes couri. Brand new with warranty paypal and cash accepted. How big is the savage gear unhooking mat.

The method which is likely to cause the least stress and damage to the fish is unhooking in the water. Unhooking mats and cradles designed for the care and protection of fish. Unhooking mats when setting up a temporary sanctuary for you catch to rest in between weighing removing hooks and taking pictures with make sure to get an unhooking mat cradle or crib to ensure there is a thick enough layer of protection between the fish and the bank terrain. With your pike safely on the unhooking mat the first thing to do is check to see where the hooks are before handling the fish.

Then gently roll the pike onto its back. If in doubt move the pike to the safety of your unhooking mat.