the_big_tuna_ on February 1, 2026 1:48 am Looks like a custom hook remover that was fashioned from an old scraper tool.
superminingbros on February 1, 2026 1:48 am It looks like he modded a nail cuticle tool, for what reason, only he would know.
HappyMeteor005 on February 1, 2026 1:54 am its not modified. my father had one as well in his toolbox. not sure what’s its for. I suspect it was a tool my mother used initially.
ForeverUnhinged3 on February 1, 2026 2:06 am Degorger. Hook removal tool. It is not handmade as others have posted. Used to come with old Zebco fishing pole kits.
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Homemade disgorger/de-hooker?
Looks like a custom hook remover that was fashioned from an old scraper tool.
It looks like he modded a nail cuticle tool, for what reason, only he would know.
its not modified. my father had one as well in his toolbox. not sure what’s its for. I suspect it was a tool my mother used initially.
Looks like a dehooker he made personally. Cool find!
Looks like it could be for tying knots
Was waiting to see the coke spoon comments
Could be for tweaking crankbaits.
I use those to bend hooks back into position.
Knot puller?
Nice hook remover
Degorger. Hook removal tool. It is not handmade as others have posted. Used to come with old Zebco fishing pole kits.
Classic structure of a “thing-a-ma-jig”.
Hook remover. Can also rebend straightened hooks.
Dab spoon.
Fishing dabs