Fishing Pliers / Tools

[Spaniard_King]

I am sick of buying pliers / tools to removes hooks, cut wire line etc to use on the boat. They all seem to seize and rust up in a couple of trips. My latest effort has been with the surecatch brand of tools but they still got to sh!t after a while.

It's time to fess up ya secrets :-[ who has success in this area and what do you use

cheers

Garry

[charleville]

I had a nice pair of stainless steel Shimano pliers but there were two problems with them...

1. They did still get surface rust - which annoyed me since they cost about $26 and I thought they would be better than that. >:( By comparison my older small Rex Hunt branded stainless steel pliers from KMart that I have had for many years never show any rust.

2. They were not impervious to drowning - ie they sank very quickly when I knocked them over the side at Mud a couple of mnths ago. Damn!!! :'(

So now, I just use cheap plain steel ones that I put a drop of oil on every couple of trips.

[DaveSue_Fishos_Two]

I just use normal side cutters and pliers and every now and then I give them a spray with cooking oil. They have lasted well, and I have had them for more than 10 years. The cooking oil doesn't contaminate the bait if the tools come in contact with it.

How are you and your family now Garry?

Cheers

Dave

[ShaneJ]

Yeah I haven't been able to find any that dont rust. One tip for you when looking to buy, take a magnet with you and see if it attaches its self to the pliers. If it does, they will rust so dont buy them.

Oh, I forgot to mention that I use your burly type fish oil to keep my pliers from rusting. That way I know the oil isnt going to contaminate my bait or my hands ;)

[Spaniard_King]

How are you and your family now Garry?

Cheers

Dave

Hi Dave, everyone is good now. Just have to keep to the strict diet till the 9th July

Garry

[ancienttinnie]

I have three sets of surecatch pliers, have had them for about 5 years, packaging claimed 440 grade stainless and they have yet to rust seize up or other wise misbehave, they do crimps cut wire and one pair is for split rings, I use them every trip and would by another pair as a spare if I could find some.

[nuthead]

Hey Spaniard_King,

yeah most quality fishing tools have bit of carbon in them so that they hold their edge/are hard enough not to dent while cutting wire etc... unfortunately its the carbon that makes them rust

I know north coast spinman Glen Beers uses a leatherman a lot - (they rust pretty quickly) but he swears by a product called putoline or something... leaves a waxy residue on whatever you put it on and it stays pretty well protected...

on the other hand cheap tools often have little carbon in them - I bought a pair of pliers from the fishing tackle show for 10 bucks and although they show small amounts of surface rust in patches they are still in perfect working order after a year or service on the stones.

[choppa]

everyone is good now. Just have to keep to the strict diet till the 9th July

Garry

great news garry,,, this is probably the wrong place to pass on the best wishes,,, but i've been meaning to catch up for a while now but keep missing you,,,,, you must be getting a bit tired of everyone saying it,,,,, well unfortunately,,,, get used to it,,, theres undoubtably more behind me,,,,,,,,

now on your topic,,,, ??????

sorry,,,,,,, dunno ;D ;D ; :D

hey,,, at least i'm honest!!!!!

[Blue_Escape]

Gary,
yeah I've had the same frustration even with very expensive, supposedly stainless steel pliers! >:(

About 18 months ago I came across this in a tackle shop and thought I'd give it a try. Called a "Tool Saver" ;D!

It's basically a plastic sheath with 'sponge' inside you squirt a bit of oil (mineral/vegetable) in first then insert your pliers. Keeps them lightly coated in oil at all times.

I've had the same pair of "cheapy" s/s pliers since...no problems. Plus mouted on the console I always know where they are. ;)

Cheers
Blue

[Roo]

I've got a set of $5 bent nose pliers that will rust without lube but work ok if you keep the oil up to them, had them for years. i just spry them with lanox after each trip out.
I just bought a set of Rapalas from the mart and while they say they are stainless, thay have a black matt finish on them and they come with a little bottle of oil??? beats me what for but i'll just keep the lanox up to them i guess.

cheers, roo

[whiteman]

Buy a bottle of Lanoguard or similar and spray your gear regularly. That way you can buy heavy duty pliers from real hardware stores which actually work. Those crappy things sold in tackle shops are high profit-margin bits of fluff of no real use when you have a large Spaniard with big teeth chewing on your favourite lure.

[Az]

Buy a bottle of Lanoguard or similar and spray your gear regularly. That way you can buy heavy duty pliers from real hardware stores which actually work. Those crappy things sold in tackle shops are high profit-margin bits of fluff of no real use when you have a large Spaniard with big teeth chewing on your favourite lure.

yep, any of the lanolin sprays are great, my pliers had siezed together and i soaked and worked the pliers wit the lanox spray, came up good as new and lifted the surface rust aswell, worked amazingly well and is lanolin itself is nautral, not sure what else might be in the spray but definately worked for me

[Spaniard_King]

Gary,
yeah I've had the same frustration even with very expensive, supposedly stainless steel pliers! >:(

About 18 months ago I came across this in a tackle shop and thought I'd give it a try. Called a "Tool Saver" ;D!

It's basically a plastic sheath with 'sponge' inside you squirt a bit of oil (mineral/vegetable) in first then insert your pliers. Keeps them lightly coated in oil at all times.

I've had the same pair of "cheapy" s/s pliers since...no problems. Plus mouted on the console I always know where they are. ;)

Cheers
Blue

Looks Good Blue ;) Care to share with us what tackle shop cause I aint seen em around my neck of the woods

Garry

[bushbeachboy]

Got to agree with orbyroo, Lanox is the go. I'm pretty slack with it, but I use it on the 85 cent pliers (OK I'm tight too) I bought at Bunnings and they are still going strong. Naturally there was not a word about carbon or stainless on that packet. And at that price, they will never fall overboard.
Cheers mate
Craig

[backhoe]

I suggest the tool saver also. Have been using them for years. Got a pair of Maunds pliers in them that are about 12 years old and apart from a bit of surface rust on the handle are as good as when I got them after plenty of use.
Got another one wih line cutters and a file of the same vintage and they are still good too.
I've always used CRC or WD40 in them but can't see why lanoguard woudn't do the same.

[ShaneJ]

Where did you get them backhoe?

[backhoe]

Where did you get them backhoe?
They were around all the tackle shops in Cairns years ago when I got mine (Brand name is Holdzit).
Not certain but I'm pretty sure I've seen them recently in the big hardware shops and maybe at CBT at Slacks Ck

[Blue_Escape]

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Looks Good Blue ;) Care to share with us what tackle shop cause I aint seen em around my neck of the woods

Garry
[/quote]
Garry,
I picked mine up at the Allround Angler at Caboolture, however I think I've seen them at the OK ::) mart as well.

Cheers
Blue

[Gbanger]

i can also vouch for the wonders of lanox... siezed tools came good as new...

[Blue_Escape]

i can also vouch for the wonders of lanox... siezed tools came good as new...

Hey Gbanger,
did it work on your pliers as well...? ;D ;D

[Az]

i can also vouch for the wonders of lanox... siezed tools came good as new...

Hey Gbanger,
did it work on your pliers as well...? ;D ;D

;D

[hardb8]

Hi there Spaniard King,
I've been usin a Leatherman and a can of Inox to maintain them and this team has been working very well.No rust after about two years of regular use in salt and freshwater.I know this is not a very long time but this is the duration I've used this combination.Dunno if they are suitable for biteies as they are not a very long unit,And ya don't wanna get to close to the dentures on Macks and Wahoo.Also pretty pricey but ya get what ya pay for.They are a multitool with a number of applications which comes in handy in some surprising situations.My Leatherman has saved a couple of trips for me and I won't go fishin without it.I think all pliers/Mulittools will rust in time if neglected and not maintained.Same as with anything,Look after it and it'll look after you.Specific tools for specific jobs can't be beaten,Long handled pliers for releasing fish,Wire cutters for cutting wire etc.This will mean alot of excess stuff/weight to carry and more to maintain and keep track of.Most of my fishin is from a kayak and this is why I chose a mulittool.Lightweight and everthing at ya finger tips.In the past I've also used a Gerber multi which rusted after two freshwater trips and was returned for a full refund,And a SOG (Special operations group) Paratool which is also a multi and I'd recommend you look at if you think a mulit will suit your needs.Shoppin for fishin gear is great fun ain't it.Good luck.

[charleville]

I've been usin a Leatherman ......... They are a multitool with a number of applications which comes in handy in some surprising situations.......Most of my fishin is from a kayak and this is why I chose a mulittool


I have one of these thingys in my car but am never keen to take one on the boat as it is all too easy to bump tools overboard and that would a shame with an expensive multi-tool.

I can see how it would be great in a kayak though. :)

[hardb8]

Hi Charlie,
I know what ya mean,The model I have is the 20th anniversary edition frosted black handled Leatherman Wave.This particular model has a built in fold out clip so you can attach a lanyard for piece of mind.Not sure if other models have this intergrated.But it was welcomed when I was checking out various tools when shopping,And was yet another feature I seen as being an asset.Funnily enough I haven't used a lanyard yet.Go figure. ::)

Cheers hardb8 ;)

[the_bomber]

Has any one tried x tool pliers?

Saw them in a mag and not sure if they are expensive but say they float.
www.xtools.us or the Australian distributor seems to be www.flybridge.com.au
Be interested to hear some feedback as I haven't seen them in the flesh.

[Daniel_Trenfield]

Hey guys,

I use the following all in salt water:

1/ Braid scissors. I use these for cutting mono, braid & flexible wire. Still in good nick after three years
after no maintenance at all.

2/ Long nose pliers. An old pair handed down from Dad. Great for grinners but seize up quickly.
A drop of Inox brings them around.

3/ Multi Grips. Mainly used for ganging hooks but can be handy for mackeral. After lots of salt they
still work great with no lube.

Dan.