# Ketchum Release **URL:** \ **Category:** Tenkara\ **Created:** [January 31, 2022, 11:40pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/ketchum-release/2280 "2022-01-31T23:40:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dpnoll](https://10colorstenkara.com/user_avatar/10colorstenkara.com/dpnoll/32/3684_2.png) [@dpnoll](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/dpnoll)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2022, 11:40pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/ketchum-release/2280/1 "2022-01-31T23:40:49Z")
I was finally able to use my Ketchum Release today. It’s slicker than snot at -20 degrees. ---
**Author:** ![tvdavisid](https://10colorstenkara.com/user_avatar/10colorstenkara.com/tvdavisid/32/32_2.png) [@tvdavisid](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/tvdavisid)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2022, 2:53am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/ketchum-release/2280/2 "2022-02-01T02:53:53Z")
It’s the way to go for me. If I catch a large trout, then I’ll use a net, but since I don’t catch large trout I don’t need a net very often. ---
**Author:** ![DaveR](https://10colorstenkara.com/user_avatar/10colorstenkara.com/daver/32/4917_2.png) [@DaveR](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/DaveR)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2022, 12:31am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/ketchum-release/2280/3 "2022-02-02T00:31:31Z")
For me, it took some getting used to. Every once in a while I still have problems with it coming off the tippet. But I like it and will continue to use it. ---
**Author:** ![R\_Ruff](https://10colorstenkara.com/user_avatar/10colorstenkara.com/r_ruff/32/95_2.png) [@R\_Ruff](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/R_Ruff)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 12:25pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/ketchum-release/2280/4 "2022-02-07T12:25:11Z")
I have one. It’s a great little device! ---
**Author:** ![Kris.Franqui](https://10colorstenkara.com/user_avatar/10colorstenkara.com/kris.franqui/32/4683_2.png) [@Kris.Franqui](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Kris.Franqui)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2022, 1:46am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/ketchum-release/2280/5 "2022-02-08T01:46:13Z")
I love mine! ---
**Author:** ![Kris.Franqui](https://10colorstenkara.com/user_avatar/10colorstenkara.com/kris.franqui/32/4683_2.png) [@Kris.Franqui](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Kris.Franqui)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2022, 1:47am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/ketchum-release/2280/6 "2022-02-08T01:47:02Z")
For a guy that “doesn’t catch big trout”, you sure catch some nice fish! ---
**Author:** ![cc121](https://10colorstenkara.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/c77e96/32.png) [@cc121](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/cc121)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2022, 11:33pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/ketchum-release/2280/7 "2022-03-26T23:33:02Z")
My only quibble with it is that you have to carry multiples if you fish different size flies or bead head nymphs. I tend to jump around from large bead heads to stuff in between and down to midge sized flies. It does ok on a range of flies though. I also tried a couple of other options and the wire based one is nice only because you don’t have to change sizes and it still works well. ---
**Author:** ![Neil\_Young](https://10colorstenkara.com/user_avatar/10colorstenkara.com/neil_young/32/4534_2.png) [@Neil\_Young](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Neil_Young)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2022, 12:54pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/ketchum-release/2280/8 "2022-06-25T12:54:31Z")
has anyone tried these on sunfish? i catch alot of sunfish and they typically swallow the fly deep and they have small mouth’s. is this device useful in throat hooked fish or only lip hooked fish? ---
**Author:** ![tvdavisid](https://10colorstenkara.com/user_avatar/10colorstenkara.com/tvdavisid/32/32_2.png) [@tvdavisid](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/tvdavisid)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2022, 6:43pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/ketchum-release/2280/9 "2022-06-26T18:43:33Z")
It will work with throat hooked fish, but only on those with larger mouths like bass. It’s designed for trout, so just be aware. ---
**Author:** ![Tea\_and\_Tenkara](https://10colorstenkara.com/user_avatar/10colorstenkara.com/tea_and_tenkara/32/5750_2.png) [@Tea\_and\_Tenkara](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Tea_and_Tenkara)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2022, 12:33am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/ketchum-release/2280/10 "2022-06-27T00:33:36Z")
I’ve used the “midge” sized tool on a few sunfish without too much issue, but on a few I opted to use pliers. ---
**Author:** ![cappy](https://10colorstenkara.com/user_avatar/10colorstenkara.com/cappy/32/5086_2.png) [@cappy](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/cappy)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2023, 3:52pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/ketchum-release/2280/11 "2023-03-06T15:52:16Z")
I own one don’t like it. The open circle tool “Guides Choice” for example is much better. ---
**Author:** ![Brian\_Miller](https://10colorstenkara.com/user_avatar/10colorstenkara.com/brian_miller/32/2777_2.png) [@Brian\_Miller](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Brian_Miller)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2023, 2:15am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/ketchum-release/2280/12 "2023-03-07T02:15:47Z")
I make a DIY hook remover from a Dollar Store toothbrush or freebies from Dentist appointments with the brushhead sawed off. After pre-drilling the sawn end, I screw in a small brass cup hook, then bend the hook so it is nearly closed. I haven’t seen the Guide’s Choice tool in use but imagine the technique is similar. I also drill a hole in the handle end for a lanyard but already have enough tools, a phone and sometimes a TG5 camera tied to me and rarely secure the hook removers to avoid tangles. ---
**Author:** ![Gosoku](https://10colorstenkara.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/8baadc/32.png) [@Gosoku](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/Gosoku)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2025, 9:25pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/ketchum-release/2280/13 "2025-01-02T21:25:40Z")
What size Ketchum Release tool do you use? ---
**Author:** ![tvdavisid](https://10colorstenkara.com/user_avatar/10colorstenkara.com/tvdavisid/32/32_2.png) [@tvdavisid](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/tvdavisid)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2025, 3:26pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/ketchum-release/2280/14 "2025-01-05T15:26:59Z")
Medium, most of the time. ---
**Author:** ![MostlyTenkara](https://10colorstenkara.com/user_avatar/10colorstenkara.com/mostlytenkara/32/5792_2.png) [@MostlyTenkara](https://10colorstenkara.com/u/MostlyTenkara)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2025, 7:45pm UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/ketchum-release/2280/15 "2025-06-17T19:45:07Z")
I got one after seeing you use it, and agree! It’s a fantastic tool!