One problem with inside fishing necks

is that debris may prevent the prong

from entering and latching.
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Inside fishing neck for a GS running tool
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Fish Type and Dimensions
Many fishing tools only catch on limited size range
(OD or ID)
When dimensions of fish are known:
Prepare accurate fishing diagram
Prepare wellbore or completion diagram
Factors influencing selection of tools/techniques:
Fish stuck/free
Fill or junk on top of fish
Fish material properties
e.g. small ferrous objects retrieved by magnetic devices
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Fishing Diagram - Fishing Neck
Detail
4.250 in.
3.500 in.
2.000 in.
1.500 in.
3.750 in.
2.313 in.
2.000 in.
1.813 in.
Depth to top of fish
3455.50 ft
Wellbore tubular
Fish OD and length information
are presented in a general
fishing diagram
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The top of a gas lift
valve, bent over in the
wellbore.
DHV Inc.
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Wellbore and Completion
Geometry
Minimum tubular or restriction size
Determines maximumOD of CT/toolstring which can be used
When assessing drift clearances
Consider removal of fill
Pressure differential may exist across the fish
Can force toolstring up or down wellbore
When determining overpull available at fish
Consider wellbore geometry
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Bailer Bottom
Flapper in the bottom of the bailer
tube.
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Tools for running and retrieving gas lift valves note:
maximum length of tools and valve or dummy must fit into the
tool body. Latching too long a valve can stick assembly.
Detent finger on tool body indexes tool and orients for
running and retrieval.
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