Breaking down epoxy?

[jay348]

Question for you folks...is there an effective/safe way to remove epoxy used on old flies?

I couldn't find anything on here, and the only google searches I found involved using a respirator and gloves to avoid any bodily contact with the recommended chemicals.

I've been able to hack away with a knife on a couple hooks like this, but I was just curious if there was an easier way.

 

[Chooch]

I would think the easiest, and fastest, way would be to break it with a sturdy pair of pliers. Just wear some safety glasses when you do it.

 

[freestylefisher]

Alcohol torch and pliers.... Use the torch to soften the woody and the pliers to pull it apart and off the hook

 

[jay348]

Thanks for the info here.

Unfortunately I have no access to the torch...plus it would probably be frowned upon in my apt building.

Pliers and or hacking away may need to be the way to go.

 

[sandfly]

just tie some material behind that head it will fish...

 

[PACOFRANSICO]

Boil it then take a slotted screw driver ut the blade of it parrel the to shank of the hook. Then commence whackin it with a hammer.