Fly Fishing No Touch Fish Releaser

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This is a simple, single part print for a fly fishing hook degorger. It is loosely based off of the Waterworks-Lamson "Ketchum Release". However I've redesigned it to my needs and specifications, making it significantly smaller and pocketable/packable. This is the first size I've made, compatible with hook sizes #12-24. It particularly accels at removing small hooks for just inside the mouths of fish you wish to release relatively unharmed. If you wish to see a video of this in action, please let me know and I can make a short instructional video. Or simply google "Ketchum Release How to use" and the operation is essentially the same. Print orientation is simple, place on the flat side of the tool, with the degorging tube pointing upwards. Please comment any suggestions or questions and I'll do my best to get back to you. I simply want as many people to have these to minimize damage caused to fish you aren't keeping, so they might grow bigger and tastier as the seasons progress. Keep your lines tight. -Mike