It’s 2023 so can we all now agree

[LuS]

if I can find some O-rings that last longer than a few months I'd take Daiwa's version. You can put the point of the hook in the loop or the bend of the hook in the bottom part. Also can just hook a DS weight easily without putting the actual hook on the keeper. I think part of the problem is storing my rods in the hot n humid rod lockers and staying on deck for 8hr tournaments that kills the O-rings. Went to hardware stores to buy O-rings and those didn't last even as long.

Try EPDM rubber O-rings; McMaster-Carr carries them and you’re looking at <$10 for a pack of 100. They’re designed to be temperature and humidity resistant and should have decent UV resistance too. Can’t vouch for their stretch (haven’t tried them around a rod) but they are among the most resistant o-ring material for the conditions around a rod.

[RMCatchNrelease]

Oh and the numbed the area around the hook with yet another needle. They tried to get it out but the forceps kept slipping because the hook would twist so much so I started reaching for anything I could grab to help pull while they pushed.
Worst day imaginable

Oh but it gets worse. It was the new generation of staff and initially they suggested I recorded the removal

Learn the line trick and never go to the hospital. The line trick is quicker, easier, less trauma than the doc will do, and save you a ton of money.

I get it, I had one in my face this year. Super scared at first. But going to the ER for a hook is a waisted of time and money.

Be back fishing before you even have the boat out of the water.

[goldrod]

Oh and the numbed the area around the hook with yet another needle. They tried to get it out but the forceps kept slipping because the hook would twist so much so I started reaching for anything I could grab to help pull while they pushed.
Worst day imaginable

Oh but it gets worse. It was the new generation of staff and initially they suggested I recorded the removal

Learn the line trick and never go to the hospital. The line trick is quicker, easier, less trauma than the doc will do, and save you a ton of money.

I get it, I had one in my face this year. Super scared at first. But going to the ER for a hook is a waisted of time and money.

Be back fishing before you even have the boat out of the water.

Thanks brother I’ll definitely learn it for the future
I have a first aid bag in my travel vehicle and boat but it made me realize that I could use the line trick and continue fishing

[dragon1]

Oh and the numbed the area around the hook with yet another needle. They tried to get it out but the forceps kept slipping because the hook would twist so much so I started reaching for anything I could grab to help pull while they pushed.
Worst day imaginable

Oh but it gets worse. It was the new generation of staff and initially they suggested I recorded the removal

Learn the line trick and never go to the hospital. The line trick is quicker, easier, less trauma than the doc will do, and save you a ton of money.

I get it, I had one in my face this year. Super scared at first. But going to the ER for a hook is a waisted of time and money.

Be back fishing before you even have the boat out of the water.

From the Legend Jimmy Houston:

https://youtu.be/6dRoOitxj8U?si=c9Gga6_AQjPW5wyh

[Drakestar]

Oh and the numbed the area around the hook with yet another needle. They tried to get it out but the forceps kept slipping because the hook would twist so much so I started reaching for anything I could grab to help pull while they pushed.
Worst day imaginable

Oh but it gets worse. It was the new generation of staff and initially they suggested I recorded the removal

Learn the line trick and never go to the hospital. The line trick is quicker, easier, less trauma than the doc will do, and save you a ton of money.

I get it, I had one in my face this year. Super scared at first. But going to the ER for a hook is a waisted of time and money.

Be back fishing before you even have the boat out of the water.

From the Legend Jimmy Houston:

https://youtu.be/6dRoOitxj8U?si=c9Gga6_AQjPW5wyh

I'm trying to learn the line/hook removal trick because I've gone to the ER twice so far. (I got it out once myself.) The 2nd time I got hooked is fully captured on camera (not the removal, but me getting hooked and hiking back to the car for 30 minutes). I can't watch it, but you might https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq706l_i2wk

On that 2nd time they couldn't get the hook out the way it went in, the barb was just too good. So they rotated the hook the other way until it came out my finger a 2nd time, cut it below the barb, and then rotated the hook out the way it had gone in. I don't recommend that, even with numbing.

Edit One thing to remember, even if you remove the hook yourself: make sure you have up-to-date tetanus shots!

[Hogsticker2]

I continue to use the EZ keeper. I can put them where I see fit, and they have plenty of space to accommodate most everything. Aside from that, I think Kigan designed the best hook keeper... Like the one's ALX was using.

[MeatHead]

Aside from that, I think Kigan designed the best hook keeper... Like the one's ALX was using.

I have a couple rods that have either those Kigan keepers or a very close knockoff of them and they're by far my favourite. Just so easy to use, no matter what I have on.
Second would be the keepers on my Steez ags rods for similar reasons, although I would prefer them above the handle rather than below, but that's personal preference.

[Bass1980]

if I can find some O-rings that last longer than a few months I'd take Daiwa's version. You can put the point of the hook in the loop or the bend of the hook in the bottom part. Also can just hook a DS weight easily without putting the actual hook on the keeper. I think part of the problem is storing my rods in the hot n humid rod lockers and staying on deck for 8hr tournaments that kills the O-rings. Went to hardware stores to buy O-rings and those didn't last even as long.

Try EPDM rubber O-rings; McMaster-Carr carries them and you’re looking at <$10 for a pack of 100. They’re designed to be temperature and humidity resistant and should have decent UV resistance too. Can’t vouch for their stretch (haven’t tried them around a rod) but they are among the most resistant o-ring material for the conditions around a rod.

I'll order some. Thank you.

[barrys]

I'm all for the screw down zip tie, or if I could get my hands on the Prox keeper's...

Samurai tackle has them that’s where I get mine and they have a great selection of Osprey too