I would like any pliers that lasted 2 1/2 yearsCurious as to what everyone is using for onboard pliers. Stainless does not last. I tried a pair of Mustad aluminum pliers, they broke the other day after about 2 1/2 yrs crimping a barb on a 7/0 hook. Handle broke. What aluminum's do you guys like?
I've had a set of Mastercraps for three seasons now they get a shot of WD every time I go out and they work like a charm. Rusty as all hell.The cheap 8 inch Brico's at the Liquidators for 3.99 each.
I give them a shot of fluid film in the joint once in a while. They last just as long as those cheap ss ones and no remorse if a wild coho knocks it out of your hand. I always have a spare pair aboardI've had a set of Mastercraps for three seasons now they get a shot of WD every time I go out and they work like a charm. Rusty as all hell.
I used those for a couple seasons, but the jaws were more and more out of alignment. Got them for $15 from an Island Outfitter sale and they did the trick until I couldn't grab anything.
I've had a set of Mastercraps for three seasons now they get a shot of WD every time I go out and they work like a charm. Rusty as all hell.
X2 love em and the snips.
Like others have said just use cheap pliers and free them up with fluid film and WD40 once in a while. I have had 2 expensive SS pliers in my many years fishing, neither lasted a year before they disappeared overboard. I have a cheap Can. Tire pair on my boat now that is at least 5 years old, looks poor (rusty) but works great. If it were to drop overboard its fine, I have a few spares on board.Curious as to what everyone is using for onboard pliers. Stainless does not last. I tried a pair of Mustad aluminum pliers, they broke the other day after about 2 1/2 yrs crimping a barb on a 7/0 hook. Handle broke. What aluminum's do you guys like?
He needs to be cheap with all the boating and fishing he doesGreat feedback guys. Thank you. Can't believe how cheap we all are, especially Raincity.