Frequently Asked Questions

  The overboard pro removes the fish by pushing its lip back down on the barb of the hook. The fish uses its own momentum to swing itself back off the hook. In the same way, they came onto the hook faster than any handheld tool, resulting in a very quick, clean, and conservation-friendly release.  

 The overboard pro is used by charter captains and recreational anglers worldwide to release Pan fish size small fish all the way up to midsized sharks In the hundred pound range.  

 We make two different Products: a Boat Dehooker kit and a Universal Dehooker kit that can be mounted on your kayak, boat dock, paddleboard, John boat, Cooler, baitwell, fish box, or just about any other application you can think of. 

  The overboard pro works with all types of hooks, including J hooks, circle hooks, Kahle hooks, wide gap worm hooks, single hook jigs, and lures. It works well with most live bait hooks whether, fresh or salt water.  

  The Overboard Pro works well with most single-hook lures, from large single-hook trolling plugs to small jigs.