Reddit mentions of PHILEEX Fishing Scale Gear Fish Lip Grip Grabber Holder Gripper with Scale Stainless Steel Portable for Ourtdoor Fishing

The most important part of hook removal is being confident and decisive. Being a greenhorn, you're obviously still developing those qualities. Pike are notoriously difficult to unhook - I often use a [jaw-spreader] (http://www.amazon.com/South-Bend-Fish-Mouth-Spreader/dp/B00GI9WB5E/ref=sr_1_80?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1409962385&sr=1-80) and/or a [lip-grabber] (http://www.amazon.com/Phileex-Portable-Grabber-Gripper-Stainless/dp/B00EY83KQ0/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1409962165&sr=1-1) to make the process easier. The other thing that really works well is a simple J-style [hook remover] (http://www.amazon.com/Ventafish-VFJCD16-J-Circle-Dehooker/dp/B004RDSXDC/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1409962482&sr=1-4. Once you learn how to use it, this simple tool allows you to remove even fairly deep hooks with a simple flip of the wrist. For really deep hooks, you need a longnose pliers, hemostat, or specialized [hook-removing tool] (http://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Claw-Pistol-Grip-Remover/dp/B000ALE5EG/ref=sr_1_9?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1409962482&sr=1-9). Hope this helps, congrats on getting some good fish on your hooks!