I had heard so much about these but unfortunately they stay open. They are otherwise great, maybe a tad heavy but I can tell the quality is there.

 

I’d previously been using Amazon generics, which lock and have a split ring tip, cutter etc. I have a pair of Boomerangs for line cutting and Texas split ring pliers so really these are simply for hook removal.

If that's the case, why not a dedicated hook removal tool? Works in the lip..works for gut hook.

4 hours ago, ohioguy25 said:

I had heard so much about these but unfortunately they stay open. They are otherwise great, maybe a tad heavy but I can tell the quality is there.

 

I’d previously been using Amazon generics, which lock and have a split ring tip, cutter etc. I have a pair of Boomerangs for line cutting and Texas split ring pliers so really these are simply for hook removal.

These lock Black Friday sale on Amazon Both in Flat Nose and Ring Nose

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2 hours ago, RRocket said:

If that's the case, why not a dedicated hook removal tool? Works in the lip..works for gut hook.

Like what? Can you link me?

2 hours ago, ohioguy25 said:

Like what? Can you link me?

Is this for deep hooked bass, or just lip hooked? 

 

What would the primary use be? 

15 hours ago, RRocket said:

Is this for deep hooked bass, or just lip hooked? 

 

What would the primary use be? 

Everything, esp trebles 

11 hours ago, ohioguy25 said:

Everything, esp trebles 

 

First, if you don't know how, learn how to unhook a gut hooked fish through the gills. This can be done with most any set of pliers. It's  easy and effective.

 

 

After that?  In your case I'd select a hook extractor with the T handles (or L handles). You can get them in short (4") or sky's the limit length. They can be used for deep hooked fish because they can rotate the hook (see video) like you would with a plier extraction. And for trebles?  Well they really grab the hook tight and your fingers are FAR away from peril. So I'd go that way for you.

 

 I don't use large trebles, so I like a plain, simple UnhookR.

 

And everyone who fishes? Buy a DHUKR for the boat or bag.  It's a hook remover for humans. Literally the difference between packing it in and possibly going to the hospital vs. plucking it out and not even thinking twice about continuing to fish the rest of the day. You'll hopefully never need it, but if you do.....

 

 

13 hours ago, RRocket said:

 

First, if you don't know how, learn how to unhook a gut hooked fish through the gills. This can be done with most any set of pliers. It's  easy and effective.

 

 

After that?  In your case I'd select a hook extractor with the T handles (or L handles). You can get them in short (4") or sky's the limit length. They can be used for deep hooked fish because they can rotate the hook (see video) like you would with a plier extraction. And for trebles?  Well they really grab the hook tight and your fingers are FAR away from peril. So I'd go that way for you.

 

 I don't use large trebles, so I like a plain, simple UnhookR.

 

And everyone who fishes? Buy a DHUKR for the boat or bag.  It's a hook remover for humans. Literally the difference between packing it in and possibly going to the hospital vs. plucking it out and not even thinking twice about continuing to fish the rest of the day. You'll hopefully never need it, but if you do.....

 

 

What makes these superior to regular pliers for most lip hookings?

Interesting @RRocket I never saw those before.

2 hours ago, ohioguy25 said:

What makes these superior to regular pliers for most lip hookings?

I don't think it's better for just a normal lip hook....because I think for the typical lip hook anything can be used...even fingers.

 

It's "equal" in that case. No advantage. Maybe a tiny bit easier/faster because you just squeeze a trigger? 

 

But it's better for deep and I think it grabs and secures trebles better.

 

So 2 out of 3 in practical usage.