I'm relatively new to LM Bass Fishing, and I catch fish like crazy, even catching more and bigger fish than people twice my age. The only thing that's wrong with the picture is unhooking the fish, I'm really pathetic at it. Is there any specific hook that can be easier for me to remove from bass?    Or is there any technique that would help me to remove the hook?

Some people on here mash the barb down on the inside of the hook. That makes it easier. However, some will argue doing that will lead to losing fish every now and then.

Thanks, Davis, I tried doing that, and sure enough, it works, but I noticed that the fish get hurt easier... They bleed and the hook manages to rip through deeper and  bigger. I'm not sure if it's coincidence though...

one option is to man up, dig in and get that hook out. actually that's about the only option.  

i'm just kidding around, but seriously, a LM isn't going to bite you or anything, so don't be afraid to reach right in there and yank that hook out. a good hook remover works wonders, as does a pair of long needle nose pliers.

one option is to man up, dig in and get that hook out. actually that's about the only option.  

i'm just kidding around, but seriously, a LM isn't going to bite you or anything, so don't be afraid to reach right in there and yank that hook out. a good hook remover works wonders, as does a pair of long needle nose pliers.

Any possible way for me to minimize damage to the fish?

be gentle?

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Lol, thanks Mike, but I think I just hit the solution.

This is the solution from one of our new sponsors:

http://www.dehooker4arc.com/

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Lol, is what I have to say about that  .

kent beat me to it, i was just going to say i think ARC Dehookers is a new sponsor of the site and to check them out. that's what the mods are here for!

but yeah, getting a hook out is all part of fishing. the more you do it the better you'll get at it, and a de-hooker will surely help. just get a good grip on the fish and don't be afraid to get in there to get that hook out.

lolz I'll check that thing out then, might help...

Welcome to the forum Albetico

First off, let me applaud you for your compassionate question 8-)

Once the fish is in our hands, his welfare should take center-stage.

I tote 5 or 6 different tools on my boat for removing hooks, but even at that,

there'll be times when I feel I've caused undue harm to the fish.

     For occasions when simple extraction isn't possible, keep a pair of long, thin cutting pliers close at hand (diagonal cutters).

To free the fishing outfit from the equation, snip the near-side of the hook-shank.

Sometimes a second pair of needle-nose pliers may be needed to extract the remainder of the hook.

Arched Rods,

Roger

I am with Roger on this one.  If it takes me more than 30 seconds to get the hook out then I cut the hook in to as many pieces as it takes with long diagonal cutters from auto zone.  I have had two occasions with treble hooks where I certainly would have killed the fish without this tool.

Once again, thanks. I'll be getting my hands on one of those cutters, the bass in my area always tend to hook themselves deeply and badly. That would help a lot.

If they are hooked deep as in the gullet (I believe that is what it is called) or the clinched spot at the bass of there mouth, then the only option there is to cut the hook as any attempt to me is harmful and more than likely deadly to the fish.

If that is what you are talking, you are only doing wrong by trying to remove.  I have found that with senkos if I am not paying attention and set the hook as soon as they bite I will have to cut the hook or the line in order to prevent them from any harm.

Take care,

Steve

My advice, don't mess with barb on the hook. If you file it down or remove it, you'll take a huge chance on every fish you catch. Its quite a bit easier to for the fish to throw with no barb.

Try some needle nose. Don't be scared that you'll hurt the fish when you rip the hook out, remember that bass can't feel pain.

Good luck.