knucklebuster
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I'm trying to find a good quality needle nose fishing plier. something that can remove hooks, cut line etc. Something that won't rust up in a week.
What do you guys use?
What do you guys use?
I found these quite useful for lighter duty as you describe...until the little cutter by the jaws simply fell off. Neither the manufacturer or the retailer helped out (I simply wanted to buy a replacement cutter instead of a brand new plier).I'm trying to find a good quality needle nose fishing plier. something that can remove hooks, cut line etc. Something that won't rust up in a week.
What do you guys use?
I found these quite useful for lighter duty as you describe...until the little cutter by the jaws simply fell off. Neither the manufacturer or the retailer helped out (I simply wanted to buy a replacement cutter instead of a brand new plier).
However, prior to the part falling off, they were quite handy and rust-free. Made by P Line.
I find rusty pliers loosen up petty nicely with silicon spray, but I did just buy some p-line aluminum as shown above. They’re pretty light so you have to squeeze harder to crimp barbs.I grease all my gear with lunker lotion.
This is exactly my experience. I had 2 really good (and expensive) pairs of stainless pliers and neither lasted 2 years. Now I use cheaper regular needlenose pliers and treat with WD-40 every week or 2 and maybe a drop or 2 of oil to keep them working properly (I don't expect them to cut wire just remove hooks when I don't use my gaff or other de-hooker). I had one pair last 5+ years before it went overboard. I have one longer angled P-line needlenose pliers (chromed I think) I keep in my cuddy in case I need the extra length. These seem to be holding up but they are dried after use and given a spray of WD-40 and wiped dry again after each use.Good ones tend to go swimming
I hate how often I have to have this conversation.Hey rob use something besides WD as it mostly contains water and is basiclly solvent get a good protective film like corrosion block or fluid film be way better for everything on your boat
I discovered Fluid Film some time ago. Quite purposeful but be aware that it's plus is also its negative. One shot on your gear, you 7-pinplug, etc does a great job but it stays around to get on your hands, pants, shirts etc as wellHey rob use something besides WD as it mostly contains water and is basiclly solvent get a good protective film like corrosion block or fluid film be way better for everything on your boat