Fishing Pliers

Hey guys - Gear question - I feel like my pliers and fishing tools aren't revered like my "main" tackle. I want to upgrade to some aluminum pliers, the kind with the good cutters and everything. Someone told me about a company called landers fishing that does a lifetime guarantee on some pliers, anyone else have experience with this company or have any good advice on nice pliers (and no I dont think Van Staal are worth it)

Sargent Sportsmate ,I was shown a pair not to long a go , We put them side by side with the ones I have , Hands down a better tool.

I currently have a pair of P-Line and Bubba Blade (they were a gift) The Sargent has a braid/mono cutter and a cutter that makes short work of heavy hooks should have to cut one from your hand, Did that two years ago when the fella next to me got in a bad way with a Mackerel and double hooked with a Got Cha plug in his hand and the cutter on the P-Line cracked on the last cut ,

I'm requesting the Sargent for Christmas that way my wife has something to get me or one of my sons, After Labor Day I'm forbidden to get myself anything ,

There not to Salty at about 60.00 if you shop around Part#. SM 1028 NN

I have no financial interest in this company, But I do like quality tools

Thanks for the info - I looked those ones up - they are huge! Im looking for something bank/kayak sized that's why I honed in on the landers, they are compact with a sheath/lanyard that I think will make it easier to haul (along with all my other freakin gear)

Kind of OT, but I learned that few pliers do well when it comes to cutting single strand stainless wire. Pinch the wire with the cutting edge and break it instead of trying to cut through it and your edge will last a lot longer.

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Originally Posted by frednic

Pinch the wire with the cutting edge and break it instead of trying to cut through it and your edge will last a lot longer.

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So true, I dulled many cutters before someone showed me that trick.

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Originally Posted by Tguidry

Thanks for the info - I looked those ones up - they are huge! Im looking for something bank/kayak sized that's why I honed in on the landers, they are compact with a sheath/lanyard that I think will make it easier to haul (along with all my other freakin gear)

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I tryed a compact set once, found them to small to be effective and kept pinching my hand.

At 8" overall length that's not that bad, and if you're sitting in your yak with a treble hook in your hand
you'll be better able to cut it off then with them rather than then a toy size tool.

great advice - I've never had a hook in my hand - but being a HSE professional I tend to OVER safe my fish interaction. I may eat those words one day and take a hook because it can happen to anyone right. I'll let you guys know how the Landers work out they look awesome.