Quality fishing tools - rust resistant

[NAGG]

Hi All

After spending the last couple of weeks cleaning out the boat & getting it prepared for some fishing back down in NSW - I was reminded just how poorly designed & made are the fishing tools :'( I mean with the exception of my Boga grips (genuine Boga grips) & my HPA ceramic braid scissors (Ausfish recommendation :thumbsup:) everything has rusted & it annoys the crap out of me as I'm a little anal when it comes to this stuff .
BTW , They were all sprayed before I went away.

I mean why sell a pair of pliers for salt water applications as rust resistant when the springs aren't .
I wish they would take a leaf out of Boga grips book .... Heck they are 15 years old but they certainly don't look like it (yes they are expensive)

So I'm after some recommendations so I can upgrade things like pliers & side cutters . Tools that you've had (have) - pleased with the longevity / performance .... I'll be all ears

We might even compile a bit of a hit list :thumbsup: or :thumbsdown: what to buy or not to buy

Over to you guys

Chris

[The Mad Cat]

Hey Nagg,
Just did a quick Google on the HPA braid scissors and couldn't find any in Australia? Can you remember where you got them from?

I agree with you that not all tools sold as fishing tools are suitable in a salty environment. I don't really have any recommendations on quality tools, I use spray can cooking oil after clean up on almost everything except reels.

TMC

[Dignity]

Hey Nagg,
Just did a quick Google on the HPA braid scissors and couldn't find any in Australia? Can you remember where you got them from?

I agree with you that not all tools sold as fishing tools are suitable in a salty environment. I don't really have any recommendations on quality tools, I use spray can cooking oil after clean up on almost everything except reels.

TMC

Rust resistant just means its got a bit of chrome orsimilar on it, I love Black Panther shears, the springs have the same problem though, usually I soak them in lanolin first before I use them and it annoys me when the spring goes as they are not cheap (unless you work in the mines)

[Greg P]

Samaki Ceramic Braid Scissors are the go along with pliers. had a good run with them

[Ducksnutz]

Hey Nagg,
Just did a quick Google on the HPA braid scissors and couldn't find any in Australia? Can you remember where you got them from?

I agree with you that not all tools sold as fishing tools are suitable in a salty environment. I don't really have any recommendations on quality tools, I use spray can cooking oil after clean up on almost everything except reels.



TMC

Hey mate,

Try online for the HPA ceramic braid scissors at Fish Head, Elite tackle or Tackle HQ.

Edit. Found some at Ebb Tide Tackle.
https://www.ebbtidetackle.com/HPA-braid-scissors/

[Ducksnutz]

Hi All

After spending the last couple of weeks cleaning out the boat & getting it prepared for some fishing back down in NSW - I was reminded just how poorly designed & made are the fishing tools :'( I mean with the exception of my Boga grips (genuine Boga grips) & my HPA ceramic braid scissors (Ausfish recommendation :thumbsup:) everything has rusted & it annoys the crap out of me as I'm a little anal when it comes to this stuff .
BTW , They were all sprayed before I went away.

I mean why sell a pair of pliers for salt water applications as rust resistant when the springs aren't .
I wish they would take a leaf out of Boga grips book .... Heck they are 15 years old but they certainly don't look like it (yes they are expensive)

So I'm after some recommendations so I can upgrade things like pliers & side cutters . Tools that you've had (have) - pleased with the longevity / performance .... I'll be all ears

We might even compile a bit of a hit list :thumbsup: or :thumbsdown: what to buy or not to buy

Over to you guys

Chris

Hey Chris,

I not only have the HPA ceramic braid scissors but also the HPA split ring pliers in both small and large. They’ve been on the boat for at least the last 5 years and are as good as the set I have on the rigging bench in my Den at home.

https://fishhead.com.au/hpa-split-ring-plier-large/

https://fishhead.com.au/hpa-split-ring-plier-small/

I also recommend the HPA brand in general across all of their accessories. I have their lure storage bag (the best in my humble opinion) and other waterproof bags etc.
https://fishhead.com.au/hpa-popperstore/

https://fishhead.com.au/hpa-dry-duffle-90l/

[NAGG]

Hey Nagg,
Just did a quick Google on the HPA braid scissors and couldn't find any in Australia? Can you remember where you got them from?

I agree with you that not all tools sold as fishing tools are suitable in a salty environment. I don't really have any recommendations on quality tools, I use spray can cooking oil after clean up on almost everything except reels.

TMC

Ebb Tide .... $44 & they were the last pair

Absolutely love them & I guard them with my life

Chris

[NAGG]

Hey Chris,

I not only have the HPA ceramic braid scissors but also the HPA split ring pliers in both small and large. They’ve been on the boat for at least the last 5 years and are as good as the set I have on the rigging bench in my Den at home.

https://fishhead.com.au/hpa-split-ring-plier-large/

https://fishhead.com.au/hpa-split-ring-plier-small/

I also recommend the HPA brand in general across all of their accessories. I have their lure storage bag (the best in my humble opinion) and other waterproof bags etc.
https://fishhead.com.au/hpa-popperstore/

https://fishhead.com.au/hpa-dry-duffle-90l/

I'll say one thing about Fish head - they just seem to sell quality gear

I'll get on line & see what comes up ..... or maybe when I'm up the Gold coast next

Thanks for the heads up

Chris

[Kev_McC]

I always have a surgical grade hemostat forcep in the boat now. Started carrying them wading the flats and hiking remote country for Saratoga as they’re fantastic hook removers, and cut down on the bulk and weight when walking. The good quality 18cm forceps ($20-30) are all polished stainless and don’t rust. The cheaper ones ($5-10) are still full stainless but don’t know what grade, seem to hold up pretty well too.

[NAGG]

Is anyone using the samaki stainless steel tools ? they have a few in the range which look pretty good

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com.au/media/catalog/product/cache/7e326b270cec5021e37c3da54694c90f/s/a/samaki_multi.jpg

[NAGG]

Is anyone using the samaki stainless steel tools ? they have a few in the range which look pretty good

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com.au/media/catalog/product/cache/7e326b270cec5021e37c3da54694c90f/s/a/samaki_multi.jpg

Ordered a pair of these yesterday - its gotta be better than the rust bucket sure-catch I'm currently using

Chris

[NAGG]

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com.au/media/catalog/product/cache/7e326b270cec5021e37c3da54694c90f/s/a/samaki_multi.jpg



They arrived today - certainly a nice bit of kit

Chris

[The Mad Cat]

Ebb Tide .... $44 & they were the last pair

Absolutely love them & I guard them with my life

Chris

Ordered 2 pair should arrive this week. Thanks for the heads up on them Nagg.

TMC

[Si]

What type of stainless steel are they made of? 304 or 316?

[NAGG]

What type of stainless steel are they made of? 304 or 316?

Sorry man

I can only tell you what is on their web site

Chris


The Samaki Stainless Steel tools are a blend of nickel and steel making them rust resistant yet strong. They are the perfect pliers for removing hooks and come in three great sizes so there's one to suit all your fishing needs. A must have for your tackle box!! Samaki premium Stainless Steel tools have been developed from the ground up, the perfect blend of surgical stainless and nickel makes these pliers rust resistant yet strong. Every tool is hand polished to ensure comfortable use and long term performance. The Comprehensive range suits all fishing applications.

I also picked up a smaller pair of bent nose pliers - look like the same quality as the large pair .
I've got a 10 day trip in late April ..... I'll soon know if the can hack it or not as tools rust pretty quickly on these multidayers.

Chris

[NAGG]

One tool that I cannot sing the praises high enough are my original 130 model Boga Grips (inbuilt 30lb scale)

125405 These bad boyz are faultless & as you can see by the photo have withstood the rigors of salt water exposure .

Hard to imagine , but these are 15 years old ..... which is amazing considering that they have a soft non slip (Evalon ?) grip .
They still function like new .

These are certainly an example of getting what you paid for .

When compared to cheaper grips - there are two features that the Bogas have that the others dont 1) inbuilt & accurate 30lb scale 2) the grips can twist - a godsend with a thrashing fish .
Certainly worth it's weight in gold

Chris

[NAGG]

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com.au/media/catalog/product/cache/7e326b270cec5021e37c3da54694c90f/s/a/samaki_multi.jpg



They arrived today - certainly a nice bit of kit

Chris

Shame they didn't come with more pronounced teeth ....... useless for pulling hooks out of fish

They dont rust - but dont work well gripping larger hooks

Chris