Vic "SNS" has a nice pair of SHIMANO TITANIUM 8" pliars- they are pretty nice, awsome grip. you should check them out, they were like 25 bucks or something
VS pliars are like 200 bucks- that's crazy
i have a 6.99 pair of Pliars i bought at Bennys and they lasted me 1 season in fresh water and 1season in salt- and they are still ready to go.... my secret is WD-40
good luck