I leave mine on but you would think I would learn after having to cut the 2nd hook out of my left hand last night. Prepping the boat for guide parties both times. Last night was an easy one. I was able to clip the treble off then back the hook out of the top of my knuckle on my left ring finger. I have no idea why I didn't get a pic of it. There was a lot less blood last night than after the 20 minutes it took to push the other one thru a month or so ago. No emergency room visits here.