I like to keep a pair of heavy duty cutters on board for cutting a hook in an emergency. Not something I use every day but something that can really cut a decent size forged hook. (Not a Giant Tuna hook, but say an 8/0 or 9/0 forged hook)

High-seas makes a hook cutter that does the job (but it is not really well made (South Korea)) . I just returned it because it doesn't latch closed correctly. I might get another or find a better unit. What do you guys like?

i have a pair of snap on hand held bolt cutters about 50 bucks. cuts like a dream. the craftsman ones work good too.

i had to rescue my buddy from a fiesty bass last year with them. he got two trebles past the barbs in his palm.with the bass still flopping arround. :err:

like they say,
the front hook is for bass, the rear hook is for bluefish and the middle hook is for your hand.

How about a pair of Linesmans pliers, 20 soemthing bucks just keep them oiled :kewl: