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Old 09-11-11, 12:25 PM   #1
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Default What do you use for pliars?

I have several pairs of pliars, and like certain features of each of them--but don't have any that I just love, and for the record, I like good tools and will pay for them, (although I like a good value for sure), so as an example, I have a pair of Abel pliars, and frankly they are probably pretty good for trout, but they are NOT my go to for my main fishing--bass fishing. I prefer a longer needle nose type, and I don't like the split ring tip on the Rapala's as an example. I am just interested in feedback on what you guys use, and what you do and don't like in them.

Corrosion resistance is VERY important to me, I am not fanatical about caring for my tools, but I am definitely above average IMO, I wipe them down after every use, and at least a couple times a month, I'll wipe them down and lube them with something like Ballistol or similar. Despite this, maybe it's obvious, but buying 'standard' tools from anybody--including Snap-On--of even high quality, will set you up for some rusted tools quickly. I tried a pair of regular needle nose from Ace hardware in a pinch one time, and by the end of the weekend, they were darn near non-functional.

At any rate, what do you guys use/like
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I used to have a pair of craftsman needle noses... old style ones. They were the best pliers I ever used. They were far more corrosion resistant then anything i had used previously. Unfortunately though, being corrosion resistant wasn't enough to keep them from sinking to the bottom of the lake. These pliars would rust, but never lock up. And as for lubing them, I used regular old reel oil to do so. Seemed to work better than WD-40 or PB Blaster.

Plus I liked them because if it came down to it, the cutters on them could cut a heavy wire hook, or braid. Which kept me from having to find a good pair of cutters and scissors.

I've been looking and looking, and I can't find another pair of them anywhere...
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Old 09-11-11, 04:46 PM   #3
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I've had the same pair of pliers for everyday boat use for years and don't even recall where I got them...5" SS needlenose. After reading this post I went down and looked at them for any stamps or markings=nothing. But it's a good question and I'd be lost without them. A good pair of pliers is usually as underated as a good BM!
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Old 09-11-11, 04:54 PM   #4
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I've been using Rapala's 6.5" pliers and they have worked flawlessly.
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Old 09-11-11, 05:08 PM   #5
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Nice long with a curved tip surgical forceps,they have saved many fishes lives as narrow.
They also have saved my hands when some species like stripers that have treble hooks in them flop around due to same length about 12 in.Smaller 6 in straight pair as well.No didnt buy them rejects from the operating room and given to me after being sterilized one last time.SS never rust.
And yes also carry a pair of needle nose as they have cutters in them or mine do.
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Old 09-11-11, 05:39 PM   #6
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I have several pair of pliers on board and they are all stainless. Also the forceps, they come in handy once-in-a-while and a pair of side cutters. Most used though would be my Gerber multi tool, it's almost always on my belt and easy to reach. I also have tried several types of hook removers, none I've found worked very well. One I do want to try, a friend of mine says it DOES work well, is the Bill Dance hook remover. Next trip to BPS I'll be putting one in the cart.
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Old 09-11-11, 07:07 PM   #7
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Good intel men, Woody, are those Rapala's you show still available? Also do they have the split ring 'lip' at the very end--which I hate

finding some good stainless ones is what I need to focus on it seems, and I will stick a couple pairs of forceps in the pack.....

I have that Bill Dance remover and a couple others--it works pretty well, not awesome, but pretty handy--it should be longer, and that's from the perspective of bass fishing use--I'm sure for other species it's definitely on the short side.

I've frankly been surprised about the lack of good fishing specific pliars, I've looked at stuff like Van Stahls even, and frankly, they really don't have good functionality for typical fishing IMO, i.e. removing hooks from Bass hooked a little past the lip, pulling on a tag end of line, tweaking lures, and cutting some things as well. I think a 10" pair of stainless pliars with a cutter, a nice square mating tip, spring opening, and some tacky handles would be the ticket. Perhaps a spot or two for split shot or whatnot, even though I never use them......and yeah, a good belt mountable sheath with a good lanyard system for them--that's what I'm chasing
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Old 09-11-11, 07:32 PM   #8
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I honestly don't use the things. Partially cause I hate having heavy pliers in my pocket when I walking around the bank. They can get pretty annoying slapping up against your leg,lol. Never had a problem using my hands though. Only time I really need them is that rare case I gut fish a hook.
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The main thing I look for in a pair of fishing pliers is a good set of cutters. I hate carrying more than I have to and don't want to carry braid scissors, so my pliers MUST cut braid. Tungsten Carbide cutters usually work great, and I like the ones that are not in the jaws of the pliers.

I've been using a pair of Browning Long Nose Fishing Pliers for a few years now and they work good. I've been extra careful not to leave them out in the rain (much easier since they clip right to my belt), and they haven't shown any signs of corrosion yet thanks to the titanium coating.

While I don't fish nearly as much as I would like to, the tungsten carbide cutters have held up fine and may get replaced next year (replacements are only $5).

The nose of the pliers are plenty long enough, although the ends have a fairly large diameter, making them not very good pliers for very small lures/flies and small species like panfish. But they work great for anything you'd throw for bass. And since you have a pair of Abel's for the fine work, it shouldn't be a problem anyways.

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Only time I really need them is that rare case I gut fish a hook.
How exactly do you "gut fish a hook" ?!?

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Old 09-11-11, 08:47 PM   #11
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Hey Big...c'mon you know...it's just like those rare times when you line your break or rod your snap or hook your set or lure your cast or reel your oil or shoes your tie.
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Old 09-11-11, 08:48 PM   #12
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Bigbassin, good info on the Browning pliers, I have considered them, I think I'll try a pair. I don't mind having my stuff in my pack, and I bank fish 90% of the time. I keep a pair of Knipex in their for cutting hooks, and usually have a couple pair of pliars on me. I don't know how I'd get along without a pair of pliars strapped to my belt when I fish with dual treble crankbaits and such--gotta have em IMO. I've used the Rapala carbide pro the most, but they will rust, and I stay after them pretty hard in terms of keeping some pretectant on them. Gonna order a set of the brownings directly.
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Old 09-11-11, 08:59 PM   #13
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Here are another pair you might want to consider




There is a good review of these pliers at this link.

http://www.tackletour.com/reviewplineadaro.html
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Good intel men, Woody, are those Rapala's you show still available? Also do they have the split ring 'lip' at the very end--which I hate
Yes they are, Fish.

I got mine from Dick's Sporting Goods. I also noticed that BassPro has them. Although the best deal I saw was over on ebay.

Oh, and it does not have a split ring lip. And the cutters will not cut braid all that well.

It does have split shot crimper, and crankbait tuner. They are also spring loaded. Well worth the 10 bucks.





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Old 09-12-11, 02:30 AM   #15
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I also use the Rapala pliers. Mine are probably 5 years old and still work great. I have the ones with the split ring opener on the end to help with on the fly crankbait hook changes. I think mine were about $20 and they are all black with a different grip material and came with a belt carry case. They are the best general use fishing pliers I've ever owned and Bass Pro does still carry them.
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my grandfather gave me a set of pliers from home depot one year for a christmas present i did ask for them and i had them for atleast 4 years all rusty and beat up but i love them i always carry them when ever i go fishing they are craftsman
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I use a Leatherman multi tool. It works.
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Old 09-13-11, 08:23 AM   #18
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I like the ones i can find close to me in the boat.I use klein needle nose. i have several pairs in different lengths in the boat.
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Old 09-13-11, 11:07 AM   #19
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good stuff guys. I have seen those Adaro's before, may try those, I would just like to fondle them in person first, haven't ever seen them at retail--only mail order.


I like Klein stuff a lot, don't know about their corrosion resistance....Woody, I'm gonna try and pick up a pair of those Rapala's, I like the pro guide style I have for cutting braid, but I really dislike the split ring tip on them--in fact I may look at grinding that off of them. I'm thinking a pair of them, or even something like the Browning's or the P-Line Adaro's and a good long pair of forceps may be the best blend for 'plier like duties' while fishing. I'm sure it addeed nearly a pound to my pack, but I'm glad to have my Knipex cutters in my pack--hope I never have to use them--at least not to cut a hook out of somebody--especially me
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Don't do that. Leave that set of pliers for what they were made to do. It works very well with larger split rings. Just get as you thought to do, the rapala pliers without the split ring thing.
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