Ketchum Release®

Love the tool. I’ve been using one for many, many years. That said, I would really like to see one even smaller than the “Midge” size. I fish a lot of 20-24 flies, and the Midge is (IMO) too big for anything smaller than an 18. Just my $0.02 worth, and probably overpriced at that. Thanks for a good product !

Super easy to use. Great for keeping your hands dry in the colder months.

I love these--it's gentle and respectful to the fish, which can be left comfortably in the water. In particular, if a fish has gulped a dry and taken it deeply, this is so much better than hands, hemostats, etc.

I had purchased one of these not long ago and it broke on me. Customer service is not great at all. I've had better service dealing with other companies. I'll be looking elsewhere for a tool from now on.

Such a great product and an important part of my fly gear I don’t fish without it. No better way to save your fly and create the least amount of harm to the fish!

It’s made out of plastic, wish it was steel… It feels like it will break with the first use.

I have used the Ketchum Release since it came out. I would not fish without it. It is the greatest angling invention since the fly rod. But anglers cannot play a fish to exhaustion if they are going to use it. No epic runs into the backing, etc.. It requires that you get the fish in quickly because you will not be able to revive it once released.

Quick and easy! Less time in the net and better releases and my fly is so torn up!

I use the Big Bug size for bonefish. Great for keeping them wet.

Used it once the part tethering it to my lanyard broke and it sank in fast water never to be seen again best 20$ ever… Not

You don’t have to touch the fish to remove the fish to remove the hook. Uh easier on everyone.

I'm a fly fishing guide in the California Eastern Sierra. This tool (the midge and standard) is permanently with me every time I'm on the water. Through the years I have broken only one and the company replaced it per their backup warranty.

It takes just a little getting use to but works great. Good for both fish and fly.

I was a diehard user of hemostat clamps for removing hooks for years. On a whim I decided to pick one up because I’ve been using very small euro nymph flies and it seemed better suited.
It is now the only way I C&R fish. It’s quick to deploy and compact.
Highly recommended!

They are worth the price and I use them consistently when C & R fish. They dehook fish faster and easier than using your fingers or forceps. Own all three sizes, and one is always with me when I fly fish.

I own three W-L reels, from size 1 to 1.5 and a 3..They do it all, salt to fresh, without a problem,

Terrific aid when attempting to keep your catch ‘wet’.

Best no touch release tool I've used- tried others that were far more difficult to use.
Have to be careful with light tippets. Recommend getting multiple sizes- larger for big dries, streamers and big lake bugs, smaller for little dries and non-beaded nymphs.

I received this as a Christmas present and was the second time using it
I was excited after trying to remove the hook only to notice part of the guide split off and fell in the river

works great

I have released hundreds of fish over several years without ever touching them. Not touching a fish means not squeezing its organs or accidentally rubbing off any of its protective mucous/slime, i.e., making a real difference in fish mortality. The Ketchum Release is my gift to the trout!

5 stars here. I've been using it for a long time and have not been disappointed. I wish the handle was a little longer but that's minor.