These are a must and my new best tool for getting those hooks out of Bass mouths. for getting the barb of the hooks in the upper stomachs, works absolutely great there and the fishes mouth. Secures the hook perfectly where you can maneuver the barb to get it out of the fish quickly and with the least about of damage to the fish. I have 3 of these, one in the front of the boat, back of the boat (for fishing partner) and in my tackle box for when I'm not in my boat.