Expensive Pliers.....

[Honey Hole]

Craftsman Needle Nosed and Side Cutters... took the rusted ones back for new ones a few years back... can't beat it.

[Captain Michael Buffington]

a pair of van stall pliers, one of those columbia performance fishing gear gay shirts, and some sperry's you "look" to other nonfisherman like a "pro". Reminds me of women and their shoes and jewelry

Mike

[Thunnus Amongus]

I'll go with Franky and Deep C on this one, Manleys are cheap and good. Just hit em with corrosion block once in awhile.

[ReelSmith]

Tom,

I 2nd the Corrosion Block! That's some good stuff!

[kingpin]

I have a pair of the $40 Brownings that I decided to try since they were on sale...they've been pretty good except they are a bit on the heavy side...they may be a little tough on the gel coat if they are dropped .

I'll stick with the cheaper things too....

$40 for a pair of Brownings is what I got and for a pair of pliers, that ain`t cheap. But the titanium coating does resist rust, but you still hafta thoughly rinse, oil, rag and bag...
1 year old and still work as new.

[alltackle]

I am a big fan of Donnmar Checkpoint 850's. I've had mine on a teather for years.

[birdhunter]

Are you guys kidding me!? I do not mean to piss anyone off put I do not see the point in spending $100+ on a pair of pliers. After all, what are you guys using these things for? Unless you have someone laying on the deck about perform heart surgery why do you need a $200 pair of pliers? I have used the same pair for two years now and they are as good the day I bought them. When they get a little rust on them just spray them down with rem-oil and work them for about a minute and they clean right up. The crimping function is usless put they are cheap and durable for everyday charter fishing. The ones I have are Calcutta branded but look the exact same except whatever the black thing is on the left side.

[Nauti Natured]

Are you guys kidding me!? I do not mean to piss anyone off put I do not see the point in spending $100+ on a pair of pliers. After all, what are you guys using these things for? Unless you have someone laying on the deck about perform heart surgery why do you need a $200 pair of pliers? I have used the same pair for two years now and they are as good the day I bought them. When they get a little rust on them just spray them down with rem-oil and work them for about a minute and they clean right up. The crimping function is usless put they are cheap and durable for everyday charter fishing. The ones I have are Calcutta branded but look the exact same except whatever the black thing is on the left side.

Sometimes its not about what you "need". Its like a nice knife or watch or even car for that matter. Sometimes people appreciate things that are exceptional. Whether it be because of engineering, material, craftsmanship, rarity, or just a personal appreciation for something such as an antique. If those are not things tha tyou appreciate than more power to you. I wish I didnt appreciate those things. Id have a lot more money in my bank account

[birdhunter]

Nauti, I understand your point so I will resend my comment. However, I feel like that money would be better off spent on a planner rod, it will help you catch a lot more fish. Just an example.