Booms Fishing Hook Remover Tool: 9.6" Squeeze-Out Fish Dehooker for Review
Our verdict
The Booms Fishing Hook Remover costs $9.99 for a 9.6 inch stainless steel squeeze-out dehooker with a wrist lanyard, and it carries a 4.7 star average, the highest of any plier in this comparison. Its 26 reviews and 200+ bought last month show a smaller but clearly positive buying pattern.
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Anglers who want a dedicated 9.6 inch squeeze-out dehooker with a wrist lanyard at $9.99, and who are drawn to the highest star rating in this comparison at 4.7, even though it rests on a smaller 26-review sample.
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Skip it if a long review history matters, since the Berkley hemostat has 848 reviews and the Rapala RCP6 has 544, both far deeper than this listing's 26 reviews, even though the star rating here is higher.
- Material Stainless steel
- Color Blue grey
- Feature Fish hook remover and wrist lanyard
- Priced 17% below the category median ($11.99 across 104 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 26 owner ratings
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Popularity0.3/5
26 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Getting a hook out of a fish's mouth without tearing up the fish or a finger is the whole point of a dehooker, and the Booms Fishing Hook Remover is built specifically for that squeeze-out motion. It runs 9.6 inches, is made of stainless steel in a blue grey finish, and includes a wrist lanyard, all for $9.99.
That price sits just under the Rapala RCP6's $11.97 and the Texas SR-5's $20.11, and it is within a dollar of the Berkley BTSTLP6's $10.99. Where the Booms tool separates itself is the rating, a 4.7 star average that beats the 4.6 scores of the Texas SR-5 and Rapala RCP6 and the 4.4 of the Berkley. That average, though, is built on only 26 reviews, a much smaller base than the hundreds behind each alternative.
For an angler who wants a purpose-built dehooker rather than a general plier, and who is comfortable with a newer listing's smaller review count, the Booms tool is worth a look given its 200+ bought last month. Anyone who wants a proven track record with hundreds of reviews should weigh the Berkley or Rapala instead.
Pros
- 4.7 star average is the highest rating of any plier in this comparison
- Purpose-built 9.6 inch squeeze-out design targets hook removal specifically rather than general plier tasks
- Includes a wrist lanyard to help prevent losing the tool near water
- Priced at $9.99, less than the Rapala RCP6 and Texas SR-5
- 200+ bought last month matches the Rapala RCP6's demand figure
- Stainless steel build for corrosion resistance
Cons
- Only 26 reviews back the 4.7 average, far fewer than the hundreds behind every alternative here
- Single blue grey color option with no alternatives listed
- No stated weight, making portability harder to judge against competitors
- As a dehooker rather than a full plier, it may not handle split rings or braid cutting the way general pliers do
Specifications
| Material | Stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Color | Blue grey |
| Feature | Fish hook remover and wrist lanyard |
Performance notes
A squeeze-out dehooker works differently than a standard plier, it is designed to slide down the line, grip the hook, and release it with a squeeze motion rather than requiring a full jaw grip and twist. At 9.6 inches, the Booms tool offers extra reach compared to a compact hand tool, which can help when a hook is set deep or the fish is held at arm's length. Stainless steel construction matches the corrosion resistance expected for regular contact with fish slime and saltwater. The blue grey finish and wrist lanyard round out a design meant to be grabbed quickly and not fumbled overboard. Because this is a dedicated dehooker rather than a multi-function plier, it likely will not replace a tool needed for cutting braid or handling split rings, so anglers who need both jobs covered may want a separate general plier alongside it.
What buyers say
A 4.7 star average is the strongest rating in this comparison, ahead of the 4.6 scores from the Texas SR-5 and Rapala RCP6 and the 4.4 from the Berkley hemostat. That said, it is built on just 26 reviews, a tiny fraction of the Berkley's 848 or the Rapala's 544, so the average carries more uncertainty than the deeper-reviewed alternatives. The 200+ bought last month figure ties the Rapala RCP6's demand and beats the Texas SR-5's 0+, suggesting real, active interest despite the newer listing. Read together, the pattern points to a well-liked but still-emerging product where early buyers are highly satisfied, though the sample size has not caught up to its older, higher-volume competitors.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Booms Fishing Hook Remover's 4.7 star rating trustworthy?
It is the highest average in this comparison, ahead of the 4.6 scores from the Texas SR-5 and Rapala RCP6, but it is based on only 26 reviews. That is a much smaller sample than the Berkley's 848 or the Rapala's 544, so treat the high average as promising but still early.
What does the Booms Fishing Hook Remover include?
It is a 9.6 inch stainless steel squeeze-out dehooker finished in blue grey, with a wrist lanyard included in the $9.99 price. The design is meant for quickly releasing a hook rather than general plier tasks like cutting line or handling split rings.
How does the Booms tool compare in price to other fishing pliers?
At $9.99 it costs less than the Rapala RCP6's $11.97 and the Texas SR-5's $20.11, and it is within a dollar of the Berkley BTSTLP6's $10.99. It also carries the highest star rating of the group at 4.7, though with far fewer reviews.