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Disgorger

at the top (mid-19th century) A disgorger, also called an unhooker or hook remover, is a fishing tool for extracting a fish hook lodged too deeply in a fish's mouth to be reached easily with the fingers. It is used in coarse fishing and may be made of plastic or metal. Disgorgers are generally used for small fish; forceps and long-nose pliers are used for larger fish.

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at the top (mid-19th century) A disgorger, also called an unhooker or hook remover, is a fishing tool for extracting a fish hook lodged too deeply in a fish's mouth to be reached easily with the fingers. It is used in coarse fishing and may be made of plastic or metal. Disgorgers are generally used for small fish; forceps and long-nose pliers are used for larger fish.

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