06-26-09, 04:09 AM | #1 |
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pliers
ok guys, i was at dicks sporting goods today and i was looking at pliers because i recently lost mine. i cant decide between two pairs. one is by field and stream. the other is rapala. they are both 8 inches. they both come with a kind of sheath which is what i like. the big difference is that the field and stream pliers looks like standard pliers and the rapala pliers have a bent piece of metal between the handles like a spring would do but at the tip of the pliers, its bent. im not sure what this bent part is for but i dont think it would be useful. i need some insight to what the tip is for. the price isnt much of a difference. i just like the rapala spring but dont understand the tip which is making me lean towards the field and stream pair of pliers. its 3 a.m., i apologize for any gramer,, and speelin arrors.
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06-26-09, 08:29 AM | #2 |
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The tip on what they call "fisherman's" pliers is for opening split rings. I have a pair of needle nose pliers and a pair of split ring pliers since I find it harder to remove hooks with the split ring pliers.
I use these. They're great pliers, have a sheath, and replacable Tungsten alloy cuters, which cut braid and heavy lines great. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...ems#itemDetail I use the longnose pliers http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...SSSELL_PRODUCT BB
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06-26-09, 09:48 PM | #3 |
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Wow, I never put that much thought into pliers... I just grab a pair of needlenose from the bargain bin at wally world...
Ryan
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06-26-09, 10:07 PM | #4 |
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they were 50% off at last year's Spring Classic event at BPS
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06-26-09, 10:11 PM | #5 |
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I carry a pair I work with, but I agree I 'd get one at hardware store for three to six bucks. remember once you lay them out and take a run they are frequently tossed over board. take the money you save and feed the baitmonkey with various rootbeer cranks rofl
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06-27-09, 02:53 AM | #6 |
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guess im goin cheap on this purchase. thanks guys
already fed the baitmonkey with a new baitcaster...quantum esclade
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06-27-09, 08:10 AM | #7 |
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I have these pliers..
Mine are the 7.5 model with keeper so they will be lost overboard. They have hook sharpners built in and cut braid no problem. Capt Mike
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06-27-09, 09:09 AM | #8 |
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I just use everyday pliers myself. Think mine are the cheapo Tool Shop brand
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Let me add that I won the pliers and two Simms fishing shirts at a silent auction for 80 bucks. I paid for it like I stole it at the end of the auction.. Which in fact really did do.
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