LAMSON | Ketchum Release Hook Extractor | Big Bug | Larger Fly Patterns
The Lamson Ketchum Release Hook Extractor Big Bug eliminates handling stress on Great Lakes steelhead and trout while protecting delicate fly patterns from crushing damage. Simply slide your leader through the slotted barrel, push down over the fly, and twist to release fish without netting or touching. Essential for ethical catch-and-release fishing with larger streamers and nymphs in sizes 6-10.
18 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 2 in excellent shape.
Common Questions
What kind of fishing is the LAMSON | Ketchum Release Hook Extractor | Big Bug | Larger F... used for?
Lamson's reel is set up for spey & two-hand, nymphing, and swinging flies targeting steelhead, trout, salmon. Each technique has a dedicated guide on Steelhead Addiction with rigging walkthroughs and water-reading tips.
What fish species does the LAMSON | Ketchum Release Hook Extractor | Big Bug | Larger F... work for?
This reel is curated for steelhead, trout, salmon. The Steelhead Addiction species field guide has biology and Great Lakes-specific tactics for steelhead and the rest.
Where do I buy the LAMSON | Ketchum Release Hook Extractor | Big Bug | Larger F...?
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Are conditions good for fishing the Steelhead Alley right now?
18 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 2 in excellent shape. Live updates for all 31 rivers run every 15 minutes — see the full dashboard on Steelhead Addiction.
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Key Specs
Features
- + DESIGN - Simply innovative tool capable of reducing fish mortality by eliminating netting and handling. Named it after the town this tool was designed in - Ketchum, Idaho
- + SIZING - BIG BUG for fly sizes 6-10, ORIGINAL for fly sizes 12-16 and MIDGE for fly sizes 18-22. Keep in mind, newer large beadhead fly patterns may need a larger size than the hook requires.
- + FISH PROTECTION - Protect fish from unnecessary handling, netting, and air exposure with a no touch release to protect a fish's protective coating.
- + FLY PROTECTION - Less harmful to delicate fly patterns than using traditional hemostats that clamp down on flies.
- + USE - Slide you leader/tippet through the slotted barrel and slide the tool down over the fly and twist to release. Helps keep hands dry in cold conditions.
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