Abstract: A pliers-type tool having gripping channels and a longitudinal axis, further comprises gripping ridges disposed at selected angles from the longitudinal axis to facilitate gripping a fishhook in different dispositions for extraction of the fishhook from a fish. An alternate embodiment comprises top and bottom end portions and a middle portion intermediate the top and bottom end portions. A shoulder connected to the top end portion has first and second portions offset from the longitudinal axis. A first hook engaging member joined to the first portion of the shoulder angularly extends toward the longitudinal axis. The first hook engaging member has an inner surface defining a plurality of grooves therein adapted to engage the fish hook to facilitate removal thereof from the fish's mouth.

Abstract: A tool for removing a fish hook has an elongated handle with a longitudinal axis, top and bottom end portions and a middle portion intermediate the top and bottom end portions. A shoulder connected to the top end portion has first and second portions offset from the longitudinal axis. A first hook engaging member joined to the first portion of the shoulder angularly extends toward the longitudinal axis. The first hook engaging member has an inner surface defining a plurality of grooves therein adapted to engage the fish hook to facilitate removal thereof from the fish's mouth.