Just Crush The Barb! Hook In Hand Update + Mackerel Fail

The last video "This Is Going To Hurt... BIG Hook Up! How To Remove A Massive Fishing Hook" has gone crazy this last week! Big thanks to all that have watched and subscribed.
Thought Id better do a little follow up on one question that keeps coming up about crushing the barb as I was curious to see just how easy it would have been... Also had a quick trip out last week in the kayak and hooked up to a nice Spanish Mackerel! But that didn't quite work out...
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Some Gear in this video:
Stealth Profisha 475
Stealth Powerfisha Skiff
Waterwolf 1.0 Troll camera
Pulsator skirt
Halco Max stripy
NRS Zen PFD
Penn Slammer III HS 6500, 80lbs Spiderwire Blue Camo braid, 50lbs fluro leader on a Penn Powercurve Reload 15-20kg rod.
Penn Torque 30 Star drag, 50lbs Spiderwire Code Red braid, on a Uglystik GX2 10-15kg rod.

[@vinniesdayoff3968]

Everything is sooo simple when you are sitting at your keyboard telling someone else what to do Rob. It's not so easy when a seriously large and heavy duty hook is through your finger. The chap with the full size bolt cutters had to put some power into cutting the hook which tells a lot about the strength of that hook. You did it the right way, ignore the keyboard warriors.

[@GCJetskiFishing]

You definately chose the smartest option mate. Anyone who says "just crush the barb" needs to try and do it with a hook that big and while it's through your finger and see how they find it. Easy on a small gauge hook but like you say on a large hook without serious pliers you'll struggle. Keep up the good work mate good to see your channel growing :)

[@pakde8002]

It's not that easy even on say a 1/0 carbon hook. Any doctor will tell you to cut the hook. Worse case scenario is the hook is deeply imbedded next to bone. Been there done that. Not fun.

[@brentonkrause5798]

Have done a barb crush before to get a 8/0 out. Wouldn’t advise it, ended up ripping out a chunk of flesh with it!

[@jamesireland9188]

Krausy’s fish hunting I totally agree with you I have crushed it before but kept getting stuck on my flesh backing it out

[@TheRealMrCods]

Definitely took the best option in my opinion Rod. 👍👍👍

[@hsinmind]

Great tutorial, if those barbs are on bass hooks. Do not back out the hook with a semi-crushed barb of that size. You will rip and fray your extensor tendons. With that monster hook and an embedded barb, it has to be pushed through anyway before the barb can be meddled with or the hook cut off with the cutters. So definitely the best option taken by an effectively single handed solo angler on the water. Surgeon here.

[@rickydavid2731]

Dude honestly I think you did the right thing , the right way, in the right timing. That Barb being part way out like that after you would have attempted to crush it would still mess up your inside flesh of your finger as you drew it back out through you did a great thing , smart pushing that barb through while the adrenaline was pumping. And you caught a fish(in that vid).. real fisherman. Smart fisherman...too bad about the Spanish in this vid... that was a nice looking fish...

[@RikkiTikkiTavi290]

Ricky David totally agree

[@GodzillaKayakFishingAustralia]

Agree totally Rod, we did the right thing!👍

[@ElkinsEric]

Godzilla Kayak Fishing Australia after watching how hard you had to squeeze those bolt cutters there is NO DOUBT in my mind that you two took the correct course of action. That was a seriously strong hook. Props to you for dropping everything and helping Rokkit out man.

[@RocketsFishingAdventures]

It's one thing to be able to crush a barb in controlled conditions with the right tools...anyone can do that. But doing it on the sea, in a small craft, while in pain, with one hand ... that is a different kettle of fish, especially with a hook of that size and strength! Glad to hear you are recovering mate.

[@tristansunde6736]

This channel deserves way more subscribers.

[@RealisticFishing]

Know-it-alls come out of the woodwork when you post on youtube. And they really hate it when you prove that their advice is bogus. 😂

[@truthbetold2012]

lol know it alls probably had some experience I know Ive done it.

[@shawngarcia1997]

You handled the situation great. Looked painful and you where still able to get back to shore and take it out. Another great video.

[@86jstewart]

I've watched a mate pull a hook out of his hand with a crushed barb and it was no where near the size of yours. Not a fun time at all and he pulled chunks of flesh out with the barb so not the best option unless you have to. Love ya work mate

[@scyaker9145]

I definitely agree with the way you handled the hook, if you were bleeding a lot then you got to get it out and stop the bleeding. Tough luck on the Spanish

[@831sabino]

I would of done the same thing you did! Common sense! People should not be recommending crushing the barb and pull it backwards. That is a no no. Great video!

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks mate, yea I think I got the best outcome for sure

[@PeeexFishing]

Glad the finger is healed up alright. Nice fish well done.

[@jqc5]

I love seeing you paddle through the waves

[@100catfishing7]

You did the right thing given the circumstances. Glad to see ya back at it. And losing a nice one like that is heartbreaking for sure. Further proof that anything that can go wrong...will. Good luck on ya Rod!

[@HenryDarr]

I'm looking at stainless bolt cutters after i watch this !

[@jasondesper2297]

You are 100% correct in your decision. Crushing the barb and backing out would have ruined your finger. You are nice enough to take a few, i hope they were only a few, of your viewers limited knowledge of your predicament. The only thing that would have improved your situation would have been catching a king mackerel on your way in. Otherwise, you dealt with all of it like anyone should. All be it, you stood stronger than most.

[@RikkiTikkiTavi290]

They don't have Kings macks in Austrailia

[@davidrichichi3353]

Big dog you had put a hook threw your hand to go viral that was a good one glad you didn't tear a muscle iv e gotten threw my arm hand and a guy casting a Wahoo tin right threw my shoulder any way big dog get a daisy chain to troll on your skiff for yellowfin tuna you got the speed love your films keep those great tunes in background screaming reel dave

[@shaunboy6281]

Thanks for the upload, its because of you that im getting a kayak and fishing harder.

[@slow_diver]

You're a good human Rod. If it makes you feel better (? or worse), I did the spearo equivalent on Sunday the 20th May (same day?) with an 18kg model. had him in my hands and the flopper fell out when I grabbed the gills. Fish gave a kick and off it went.. About 10m then got nailed by a shark.. Crushed, but my dive partner railed one a few minutes later and was stoked, so not all bad.

[@terryheasley7027]

If I'm not mistaken, those "bolt cutters" used to cut the hook were actually tile-nippers made for cutting tile or glass along a straight line which has been previously scored. Granted, they worked better than the pliers did. But, to be safe, please invest in specially hinged metal cutters that can be easily worked with one hand. You have a ton of subscribers-myself included-who are always concerned for your safety!

[@maliqueway9326]

All im worried about is if you were ok glad to see you are mate im a big fan keep the vids coming congrates on the video as well

[@nguyen644]

The pain in your reaction slow mo says it all, bad luck man. Glad your fingers all good 👍

[@robertrichards5686]

Hahaha the anguish on your face when he came off says it all! Cannot get them all..

[@jlush444]

Thanks for the videos rod. Love your work. Never miss an upload. When I watched this one on the weekend having seen your incident in the previous video I thought to myself that I was glad I’d never done it before. Wen fishing that day and proceeded to embed a treble in my right index finger while handling a nice flathead. Thankfully only a small one that I was able to remove without too much fuss with a pair of surgical pincer clamps. Very little to show for it thankfully. Keep doing what you do mate. 👍

[@rickylam1467]

Glad to see your finger is normal as usual. The last video was great that attract me to find out how you are doing now. Like your video though. Good job mate.

[@alvindeo9377]

regardless of the hook extraction process, oweeeeee!!

[@deanoconor5369]

Great vid as always rod and a big congrats on the fishficks comp, can't wait for some more gret uploads.

[@deadpixelz]

Half the warriors would of passed out 😂, crush the barb sat on the sea , one handed , easy yeah whatever lol, well done Rod 👍🏻

[@rexpixley8271]

Just subscribed! Your videos are my new addiction!

[@bryanswaggbeast8194]

I'm glad you're ok! Btw, I just subscribed after that hook on finger video!

[@R1p3rGaming]

great video mate. That's a big mackeral mate, pity it slip you this time. No worries, more to come. cheers.

[@BurninatorTheTrogdor]

Ah man what a bummer! As far as the hook goes I wouldn't want to pull a smashed barb through my finger either.

[@jaredknapp8886]

That was gnarly.

[@wrodgers21]

You made the choice that worked but compound pliers would be a great piece of future gear to have around for this and other things for sure. I'm a new sub so just going through your library here but great work so far!

[@MrSoloun]

Glad the hands healing up well, wouldn't worry about all the helpful advice, I think you did well all things considered. Bad luck with the gaff, I kept think lift it up lift it up :(

[@evanmiris5765]

Cutting the hook is the best option I agree but that is also a two man job which is not going to happen on the kayak , crushing the barb is a great option but not the way you were doing it and not with those pliers . I have a set of pliers that have serations between the handle and the pivot point designed to close the eyes of ganging hooks. They are not much bigger than your pliers but give you twice as much leverage than trying to crush the barb forward of the pivot point like you were demonstrating . If I could upload a picture I could show you because it really does work , game fishing for many years and have used the trick many times. Anyway whatever works for you at the moment is what's important with the less amount of damage to the injury , glad the hands come good .🤘

[@Koloherides]

Ps I sent for a $39.00 single glove that’s hook proof right after seeing the you pushing that big ass hook home. I’m hooked now on these videos. Thanks island cuz

[@vinnythebird1611]

Glad to see you’re doing well mate. Far out

[@BRETTYZCAR]

I jammed a hook through my finger to see if I could type a know it all message and I couldn’t. Even if you had the bolt cutters onboard I doubt you could operate them successfully with one hand. Well done mate.

[@drewrosa5403]

Good to c another vid out mate Love ya work Always great to watch

[@drewrosa5403]

Hey mate if u are ever down springwood ways try a fishing shop called bait its in underwood Really good lures for game fish at good $

[@dyerflips1991]

Wow that's a big barb!!! I agree with how you did it

[@murderousmidget]

agreed, you took the best option. Kept your head and got it done.

[@johnmclaughlin1804]

Another awesone video. Glad the finger is better Rod. Like you said, things can get nasty very quickly. But you handled yourseld well. Such a pity about the mackrel, I guess you leaving the spear gaff and taking the hook gaff next time!!!! Cheers mate

[@krugerhenning2263]

Hi. Tried the bardcrush once. Could not get the hook out. Sniped it off later and it was fine. Thank you, love your vids.

[@bittydan]

I'm kicking for ya mate, owell ... that's fishing !

[@tigesadventures3880]

congratz on winning fish flicks

[@tailslapexplore6887]

no worries mate time heal everything :) and hope you got urself a new job too mate cheers.

[@flysubcompact]

I recommended the pliers I keep on my boat, the angled Klein Journeyman series diagonals. Never tested in a a hook as yours, but I have tested them on 4/0's. I know they could have blown through that hook ring to at least liberate he lure. I cut 3/0's regularly to keep from damaging the bass i release. The are carbon steel, so consider keeping them oiled in your salt environment. They are only about 8"s long too.

[@cutestcouplegaming472]

Don't know if youl see this Callum, little brother. But rokkit Kit was our Idol. We've fished everywhere together, kayaking, spearing and we had to split. Miss every moment and every water we crossed. See you soon brother. I hope Rokkit kit can give you a shout-out from me. Tristan..

[@rokkitkit]

Hey Tristan! Thanks for watching mate!

[@cutestcouplegaming472]

RoKKiT KiT WTF you actually replied?!! You're my idol man. I bought a $450 kayak not long ago but don't know how you do it man. I love your videos and your edits! Best fisherman and youtuber I know!!! ❤❤❤

[@cutestcouplegaming472]

I'm from Sydney man! Been kayak fishing all through botany bay and yarra bay! I see the passion you have for fishing and it's so amazing! Ive been using the Penn fierce II as I love the light gear fishing. Seen every video of yours. Biggest fan

[@cutestcouplegaming472]

Pls do a video using Zman Slim Swimz! Eager to see what youl get!!

[@imhooks]

Get some knipex leveraged bolt cutters. They are only 8" long and would probably be able to get through a shank that size. They are about $50 on amazon, but they are a good size to have on board a kayak/small boat.

[@deanfulford69]

You did it the right way my friend

[@vman4220]

Def best option mate

[@romulo1221]

Dude! I thanks the hook video because i found a very good fishing channel! Looking forward tour nexts videos.

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks mate, hope you like the vids 🤙

[@normandowns5812]

Hey, I believe you had to do what you had to in that situation. Way to go💥💥💥

[@marcb6290]

Stoaked you able to even get that triple split ring off the lure while still out there. Hope the hand is back to 100% ALOHA from MAUI.

[@claytonsmoking]

I keep feeling that hook in your finger. Omg happy it turned out welll. Awesome chanel love your vids Aaaahhhhh omg i get the heebee geee beees from thinking about that hook

[@ontic2354]

Nice follow up Rod. I agree that your approach was vindicated- that was a seriously tough hook and barb. As much trouble as you had only starting to flatten the barb at the work bench using your dominant hand- imagine if the hook was through your dominant hand and you had to use your other hand on the water- virtually impossible for most people with basic fishing pliers like yours (which is all I carry on the kayak).

[@randomboss4800]

Mate you’ve got some mitts!

[@mikeycityify]

What you did was perfect. Crushing the barb on a smaller hook is a good option. Not so much on the big ones.

[@Koloherides]

I dig it when you start the video in the dark early. Save that hook maybe wear it around your neck I would. Maybe use the part of the clippers where you cut with where the circle cut out is where you cut put that on the barb instead of the flat part of the clippers Just an idea.

[@richardk1037]

Hooooooooooooooooo, think it's time to leave Moffat and come back to Palmy. You make us work hard pausing to see those texts flashing up ahahaha

[@rokkitkit]

Did a big paddle today and got donuts :) i'm thinking your at the better end of the coast atm

[@robertm4050]

I never got an alert for this video. I know it hasn't been up for long, but a bit surprised it never came up on my list of new videos.

[@rokkitkit]

Yea I don’t get how youtube decides who get notifications

[@karepaataria9905]

Your 1 tough hombre. I would have cried..lots..🤙

[@smiller90210]

Best laugh on KZbin.

[@rokkitkit]

Yea was a pretty weird adrenaline laugh at the end 😅

[@DarkWraithKevin]

Fairly new sub from one your newer vids. So yeah, there's no way you could've crushed that with one hand and been "okay" to pull that out. You handled that well and if you would have done it by yourself you could have caused some serious damage. The "experts" are crazy 😅 had it happen to me once too so I know the pain. I had bolt cutters though so I didn't have it as bad as you but it was still a pain

[@josephdaigneau430]

Its good that you are doing OK

[@missy183]

OMG. I hope you're Ok.💙😀

[@collieyak971]

With the hook through your finger mate, I haven’t had it happen but glad you made this vid and the last one, great info to know mate. Hardcore Rod 👍 Could you give us a good look at a yakka and how you rig it live mate, I would also love to know what sort of ground on your trolling as well mate, I am basically a “River Estuary” fisher and thinking of moving off shore a bit 👍 cheers mate. Hard luck on loosing your Mackey, that sucks man, nice composure as always 👍👍

[@rokkitkit]

Hey mate, I’ll make sure o show it👍

[@collieyak971]

RoKKiT KiT sweet bud, champ

[@sbrownson6155]

me too. I think you probably did the best for what you had going on.

[@mdionisioassis8685]

Quality vid my brother, keep doin what u do!🤙🏾

[@CarolinaShoreFishing]

That video came out just in time. Now I’ll be using pliers to dehook all of the time!

[@CarolinaShoreFishing]

Good to hear you’re hands doing alright. I once flipped the yak landing the yak in the surf and had a whole sabiki rig out. I stepped on two of the hooks thought it was uni and pulled one before realizing it was those tiny little hooks.. I hate sabikis on the yak now lol

[@cavazosjonathan69]

Keep hammering on buddy. Great videos

[@javierplaza143]

Me alegro que te recuperaste de tu mano... Seguramente no entendés español...pero tendrás algún traductor a mano.. saludos desde Trelew Chubut Argentina

[@macster1457]

well... at least now you know to have rust-free pliers and cutters with you from now on :)

[@RikkiTikkiTavi290]

I think you did the right thing with the hook.

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

what about a a small hack saw ? good to see your heeling :)

[@murrayty]

Instead of taking a a pair of bolt cutters you could throw a small file in one of your kits. Would be pretty easy to knock even a bigger barb like that off.

[@RikkiTikkiTavi290]

murrayty pretty hard to work a file correctly with one hand

[@murrayty]

Could be a bit tricky depending on hook location but possible and it would have been easy in your case with other people on the water.

[@MichelleSK6]

RikkiTikkiTavi probably easier than one handed bolt cutting..

[@SkidinDingo]

i always crush my barbs before i put my lures in my box. really big hooks i'll use a sanding disk on a dremel and grind them off, it only takes a minute or so. for the situation you had i think you did the right thing, but. . .

[@dennisdecosta4480]

The German Made Miniature bolt cutter it’s about 9.0” long same size as the Pliers U are holding! It cut Thur stainless 1/8” like butter! Use it on long haul San Diego Baja tuna fishing trips on boat where there people dat drink to much trying to negotiate 4 inch Mac on a hook bingo it happens😜

[@PacoRamosKURRICANltd]

The most important is that you could remove the hook, how? It doesnt matter. I would like to see each one in that painful situation, there is no time to think too much. Also you did very well looking for help and well done with Justin. In other hand, I told you in other video, you are spending too much time in the "dark side" with the Power Fisha 😜, and now you are untrained with the kayak 😅 Try again with the spanish mackerel 😉 Regards!

[@rokkitkit]

Haha, Ill have to retrain on the kayak :)

[@wilsonng911]

Either way no escaping pain. 😂 👍

[@jezza79]

man, barb or no barb, thats still gunna be a rough ride!

[@yeabrenton]

use the cutting bit of pliers to crush it down the rst of the way

[@tanneragant007b6]

As soon as u sat down and said “welcome to the garage” I instantly thought of forza horizon 3! Either you are the voice actor of that guy or u just sound exactly like him

[@rokkitkit]

Haha, must sound like him.

[@jessesharrard6282]

Hey brotha! I'm curious as to what your opinion of the top 5 reels are for Kayak fishing, whether it's trolling, jigging etc... thanks! Another great video 🤙

[@rokkitkit]

Not sure if there is a top 5, guess it depends on what your fishing for and budget. If it’s for a kayak and you getting saltwater on them then what ever the reel I’d choose would have to be fully sealed.

[@Jordan-pv7xr]

Good to see the hand has healed up nicely rod! Do you run your livie unweighted?

[@rokkitkit]

Yep I usually run them unweighted. Depends on what’s happening, I’ll put weight on if I think their down deep

[@henrytablang2873]

Try to use the size cutters from your pliers. That strong enough to crush the barbs.

[@drewby9672]

Love the vids mate. You did the right thing I reckon.. how do you clean your reels after each trip? And do you service them yourself? Might be a good video to post up..

[@vipdreamshot2000]

Hey Bud yeah that hook is crazy !!! not easy to just Crush the barbs haha, im from townsville would like to catch up, how can i get a hold of you !

[@rafsnale]

Great video as always. I love the super low profile of the profisha, whats the height at bow, mid ship and stern?

[@reelingchris9494]

It's ridiculous hard to smash the barbs on big stainless hooks, especially when you've only got one hand.

[@marvinsimpauco1112]

Nice quality footage. What kind of camera equipment and editing software do you use?

[@rokkitkit]

I use a few go pros and my phone for just about everything. I have to keep it simple as everything has to be waterproof. Hopefully soon ill get a nice point and shoot to lift the quality at low light and to zoom. I use Premier Pro for editing.

[@ElkinsEric]

Dude it took BOLTCUTTERS to cut that hook....anyone who says mash the barb has NO CLUE how much pain you’d have been in from that accident. You took the correct course of action. Way less painful.

[@feralvids612]

When someone says “Just Mash the barb” I encourage them to put a hook into their body past the barb and attempt that themselves. Believe it or not they usually decline and start listening to reason

[@indeepship____3944]

On my lures I file down the front treble or single and leave the back with barbs. 90% of the time they get hooked on the back and the front just assist

[@georgebobb]

Awesome vid as always Rod. Great to see the hand is healing well! Is it possible to get a spear gaff with a barb? Like a spear gun?

[@rokkitkit]

Usually the thread holds the fish on. I just didn’t stick it through enough. The good news it hopefully that will mean the fish is still alive 👍

[@pakde8002]

Clearly the people saying you could get an 8/0 hardened hook out by crushing the barb have never tried it or have an extremely high pain threshold. I got a 1/0 carbon hook stabbed deeply into my thumb well past the barb so there was no way to crush the barb or turn the hook as it was to the bone. I got it out eventually after tugging slowly for 20 minutes in a cold sweat. Barbless hooks are definitely an option but it's not just the barb but even a seemingly smooth metal seen under magnification reveals it has a very micro textured surface, more so on a big stainless steel hook.

[@pakde8002]

Love your work mate. Cheers from Bali.