- DESIGN - Simply innovative tool capable of reducing fish mortality by eliminating netting and handling. Named it after the town this tool was designed in - Ketchum, Idaho
- SIZING - BIG BUG for fly sizes 6-10, ORIGINAL for fly sizes 12-16 and MIDGE for fly sizes 18-22. Keep in mind, newer large beadhead fly patterns may need a larger size than the hook requires.
- FISH PROTECTION - Protect fish from unnecessary handling, netting, and air exposure with a no touch release to protect a fish's protective coating.
- FLY PROTECTION - Less harmful to delicate fly patterns than using traditional hemostats that clamp down on flies.
- USE - Slide you leader/tippet through the slotted barrel and slide the tool down over the fly and twist to release. Helps keep hands dry in cold conditions.
Fish mortality can be reduced by landing the fish quickly and by avoiding netting and handling. This technique will preserve protective coatings and eliminate air exposure. The Ketchum Release tool makes this low-mortality release easy. The tool also allows you to retrieve your fly without damage; it allows your hands to stay dry in cold weather; and it keeps hands a safe distance from toothy fish. US Patent #5,644,865
