Pliers

[Lbifisherman429]

Can someone give me the run down of pliers. right now i am using long SS needle nose pliers, what alternatives do you all use i am considering xtools but i havent heard any reviews of them yet

[Timber]

Although I have used a variety of pliers, I always go back to basic stainless steel needlenose pliers such as Craftsman or Channel Lock brand for most of my fishing applications. It's really about what you are most comfortable with I believe. Try some and see which ones you like best.

[Lbifisherman429]

ok.
i'll have to do that but hwat is everyone else using?

[MoneyBiscuits]

Xtools are pliers that you want to give your kid.. That is all I can really say about those. The cutters will eventually rust and its kinda easy to flatten out the teeth of the pliers. However, I did drop them offshore once and thank God they float.

Spend like ten extra dollars and get; I believe they are called Krok "Billfisher" pliers. Of course they aren't going to float but what I did was; Drill a small hole and insert a key ring or something and you can attach a coil lanyard to the pliers to your jeans

[reel fool]

Manley 6 1/2 inch pliers. nothing better. basic fishing pliers.

http://www.alltackle.com/manley_fishing_pliers.htm

not the needle nose. the 6 1/2 inch super pliers

[Lbifisherman429]

Xtools are pliers that you want to give your kid.. That is all I can really say about those. The cutters will eventually rust and its kinda easy to flatten out the teeth of the pliers. However, I did drop them offshore once and thank God they float.

Spend like ten extra dollars and get; I believe they are called Krok "Billfisher" pliers. Of course they aren't going to float but what I did was; Drill a small hole and insert a key ring or something and you can attach a coil lanyard to the pliers to your jeans

the kroks look good, what size do you have and where did you get them

[Lbifisherman429]

Manley 6 1/2 inch pliers. nothing better. basic fishing pliers.

http://www.alltackle.com/manley_fishing_pliers.htm

not the needle nose. the 6 1/2 inch super pliers

the manley's look good
how easily do they grip a hook (the jaw doesn't look all that wide)