Fishing release and rigging tools on a dock

Tools & Accessories

Long-handled pliers

A small tool with outsized value across hooks, teeth, and safe release.

This matters for nearly every surface in the product: safer handling, quicker releases, cleaner rig changes, and less chaos on structure trips.

Why use it?

This matters for nearly every surface in the product: safer handling, quicker releases, cleaner rig changes, and less chaos on structure trips.

When to use it

Use it for Bridge structure and pilings, Grass flats and potholes, Beach troughs and surf cuts, Fast surface predators when the rig calls for it.

Size, weight, or test

Upgrade durability and corrosion resistance where repeated saltwater use justifies it.

Good starting point

Prioritize safe handling, clean cuts, measurement, and release tools.

Fine-tune the setup

Upgrade durability and corrosion resistance where repeated saltwater use justifies it.

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Used in these rigs

Live Shrimp Rig Freeline Live Bait Rig Fish Finder Rig Popping Cork Rig Jig Head + Soft Plastic Sabiki Rig Knocker Rig High-Low Rig Wire Leader Mackerel Rig Bottom Rig Bucktail Jig Casting Spoon Freeline Shrimp Rig Gotcha Plug Saltwater Topwater Plug

Good for these species

Mangrove Snapper Snook Spanish Mackerel Sheepshead Florida Pompano

Grounded situations

Bridge structure and pilings Grass flats and potholes Beach troughs and surf cuts Fast surface predators

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