What is backoff operation for fishing job?

What is backoff operation?

The backoff operation is a procedure used in oil and gas well fishing jobs to unscrew a stuck pipe string at a specific threaded joint above the stuck point. This method is particularly popular for drill pipes and drill collars because it leaves a threaded connection at the top of the remaining pipe, making it possible to screw back into the fish with a workstring and fishing tools.

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