Fishing plier recommendation

[basswipe]

The Shimano pliers are pretty decent for the price.

I wipe them down regularly with Sentry Solution's Marine Tuf-Cloth and they stay nice and new.

[MikeToole]

Second vote for the browning.

[Justfishin']

The ones I have now are Mustaad, the pair I had(and lost) before were South Bend, I think the pair before that I bought at the Surfcaster or Cabela's etc.. Plain, 8" stainless steel needle nose, the cutters will cut mono and wire. I use them to remove hooks and cut leaders and they work just fine. They usually cost under $15, last at least 4- 5 seasons if I don't lose them( I have lost them all so far). I don't need to have a lanyard to get tangled up in, the only thing I did invest in was a good sheath, a Ripoff which I've had forever.
What can I say, I'm frugal. I've lost, say 4 pair in 8-9 seasons, still way ahead of $300+ Van Staal, Abel, etc.

Just after I posted this I read about the Browning plier- those do look pretty good, I'd like to see them.

[t.orlando]

I use the Brownings, good pliers, but the sheath sucks

[Bronko]

Originally Posted by t.orlando

I use the Brownings, good pliers, but the sheath sucks

I agree with Tony. They are solid pliers for the $$. The sheath is a pain in the ass. I just picked up a pair with a gift certificate for thgis season. I have used them for the last few years and recommend them.

[MAKAI]

Being an electrician, my pals all inherit my klein needle nose, bullet proof. My own have been in use 25 years, still work just fine a little lube once and a while.

[saltfly]

Originally Posted by MAKAI

Being an electrician, my pals all inherit my klein needle nose, bullet proof. My own have been in use 25 years, still work just fine a little lube once and a while.

Ditto and Double Ditto to the OSJL

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by JohnnyD

$3 needlenose from Job Lot. Had the set in my canal bag for over 3 years now (only reason I replaced my last pair was because I lost them). Zap some WD40 on them once a week and they open/close easily.

...Not to mention I keep a pair in my surf bag, the boat bag, canal bag, my truck and 2 pairs at home.

Way more things I need to spend money on than $250 pliers or a $250 Boga.

Yep

Originally Posted by Backbeach Jake

OSJL needle nose $1.99
Channellock nippers that will cut any hook $ 10
WD-40 for maintenence $2
You guys throw money around like drunken sailors...

Yep

[ThrowingTimber]

Ross, I've been a fan of the doctor slicks they hold up well and arent over priced.

Originally Posted by t.orlando

I use the Brownings, good pliers, but the sheath sucks

Tony, JiggingMaster makes a killer plier sheath for under 10$. Kilsong, carries them in his shop you can google search jig and pop and you should get a return for his store.

[Casting Z's]

VS pliers will not cut a VMC hooks but it will cut the swivel, the line, the thru wiring of any plug and possibly the hook eye. Bolt cutters in the truck, cut hooks.
I didn't buy my VS pliers to cut hooks but rather to cut braid, trim knots and remove hooks from thrashing fish.
Best 200 buck ever spent and if I loose them, I'll buy another pair.
I work with tools all day long, remodeling homes. I have bought every tool needed, four times over, going mid road quality.
Now I purchase only the best at any cost. They last longer and hold resale value.
I you bought a pair of VS pliers for $200, used them for four years, (providing you didn't try to cut hooks with them) what would you think you could sell them for?
I'll get most my 200 bucks back. Money in the bank!

[capequahog]

VS pffft

Donmar Checkpoint titanium plier, $320, cuts up to #19 wire and wire up to 180lbs whatever that means, and" cleanly cuts braid and woven wire no frays"

damn put me down for two pair

[piemma]

"Bolt cutters in the truck, cut hooks"

Yeah, and some night when you put a 4/0 treble through your finger you will end up carrying the plug and Mr. Attached Bass back to the truck to cut the hook. Better off carrying a pair of $26.00 Manley pliers with the sidecutter.

Trust me. Spend enough time in the surf and it will happen. Took me about 30 years for it to happen the first time and I was glad I could cut the hook. No fun being 100 yards out on a reef, in the dark, alone and have a 15# bass attached to your hand.

[BigFish]

Originally Posted by Casting Z's

VS pliers will not cut a VMC hooks but it will cut the swivel, the line, the thru wiring of any plug and possibly the hook eye. Bolt cutters in the truck, cut hooks.
I didn't buy my VS pliers to cut hooks but rather to cut braid, trim knots and remove hooks from thrashing fish.
Best 200 buck ever spent and if I loose them, I'll buy another pair.
I work with tools all day long, remodeling homes. I have bought every tool needed, four times over, going mid road quality.
Now I purchase only the best at any cost. They last longer and hold resale value.
I you bought a pair of VS pliers for $200, used them for four years, (providing you didn't try to cut hooks with them) what would you think you could sell them for?
I'll get most my 200 bucks back. Money in the bank!

VS pliers do indeed cut VMC hooks! I have several times and have yet to change the teeth. I also agree with everything else you say......buy the best always! Funny I wonder how many guys have spent a bundle on high end reels but do not think the money is well spent on the best pair of pliers money can buy??

[SeaWolf]

with my manley's, i've cut at least 3 hooks (1 w/ fish still on) out of fisherman's hands thru the years. luckily, not mine...yet. i've even cut a bail off a 704 while a friend was fighting a fish. it ruined the cutter for braid, but they still worked. i can't count the number of hooks i've cut out of fish and off lures thru the years on them. granted, i may get 4-6 years out of a pair of manley's but that's only because they won't cut braid anymore, not that they wont cut mono or hooks anymore. there are always a 2nd pair in the truck. wd-40 is their best friend, but mine may not get a wash after every trip.

i want a pair of vs pliers just for the better braid cutting capabilities and titanium, but it's hard to not carry the manleys just for the better hook cutting capabilites as you never know when you'll need to cut a hook. if i only fished on a boat, i would have a pair of vs pliers. you could always leave the manleys in the cabin too.

i also carry a pair of shimano needle nose pliers i got for like $10 10 years ago. except for a little wd once in a while, these have not rusted at all. best $10 i spent.