Soohyun Han

Triton - An innovative tool focusing on gut hooked removal which is efficient and safest for recreationally caught fish.

Triton is essentially an innovative technology that improves the survival rate of gut-hooked fish. This is where most fishermen will have to resort to either killing the fish or cutting the line, leaving the hook within the fish as it swims away, and even then, their chances of survival are slim. My innovative technology has the potential to change the way fishermen engage with their catch, and the implications are both exciting and appealing. It tackles a crucial issue in fishing by greatly increasing the survival rate of gut-hooked fish. My design's elegance rests in its simplicity and efficiency, making removing an embedded hook as simple as a squeeze of the handle. This not only ensures the fish's safe release but also reduces the amount of time it spends out of the water, which is critical for keeping its health. The removal of hand-to-fish interaction emphasizes the product's dedication to fish conservation, promising a better, more sustainable future for anglers and the aquatic ecosystem alike.