Unbarb small hooks

[yada]

Dear Reader:

i have some size 18 treble hooks that i want to unbarb. The needle nose pliers are way to big..

Does anyone have any advise on what i should do?

Thanks,

Yada

[DaveFish]

A small file, that's what I use for the small ones.

[yada]

Originally Posted by DaveFish

A small file, that's what I use for the small ones.

where do you get small files? and you mean like the metal things with groves?

[DaveFish]

I don't remember where I got my really small file, sorry, but I bet your local hobby shop would have them.

[bobalong]

Mitten grip pliers

I'd try smaller pliers....personally....

[critter]

um hemostats perhaps?

[nanuk-O-dah-Nort]

don't you just "Pinch" them down so they can't snag?

[RedHeadedFisherman]

Originally Posted by yada

Dear Reader:

i have some size 18 treble hooks that i want to unbarb. The needle nose pliers are way to big..

Does anyone have any advise on what i should do?

Thanks,

Yada

get some gold/silversmith tools,
avilibale ( in calgary at Greens lapidary on center st near 16th ane nw. or try some needle files avalibale at many many automotive stores from crappy tire to pevey mart

they are out there
RHF

[BBJTKLE&FISHINGADVENTURES]

are you a fly fishermen ? Use your vise . Hemostats work great to .

[Heavy K]

Most nail clippers have a little mini file that swivels out from under the handle. Mine works just fine for that sort of thing.

[Gust]

Originally Posted by Heavy K

Most nail clippers have a little mini file that swivels out from under the handle. Mine works just fine for that sort of thing.

I was just going to write this. So without further ado, I'll try to keep it short.

X2

[TrollGRG]

If you aren't above spending $8 to $10, Any fly shop has plyers designed specifically for crimping the barbs.

I have 2 of them. The $8 one seems to be the best.