Fishing tools

[CRANKSTER]

I'm not sure this is posted in the right place but I'm in a debate about something.  I have been keeping a cheap pair of pliers in my tackle bag for some time now.  Well they've broken and it's time for something new.  I was wandering if any of you use or have used the leatherman multi-tools?  I've looked at several and they seem to be made well but kind of pricey.  Just wanted some opinions on them before I drop the dime on a set.  Thanks.

[Hammer 4]

I have the Rapala needle nose pliers..they work fine, and I think they were 10.00 at wally world..?

[McNasty]

Yeah the leatherman tools are handy for whatever.  I always have one handy but for actual hook removal and line snipping I use my long rapala pliers.  They have a neat little holster too along with a lanyard.  Further they are anodized or something so they dont rust.  I used to use a pair of normal needle nose a year b/c of rust before I spent the 20$ for my rapalas.

[5bass]

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[Catt]

Depends on what your trying to accomplish?

Is it just hook removal or other intended purposes?

For hook removal I use needle nose pliers or a Rapala Hook Remover

For other purposes I own a boat so a tool box containing various tools is a must 

[Crestliner2008]

Multi-tools are indispensable any time you are out fishing. However, for hook extraction, the long nose pliers are much more efficient. Get a pair that is stainless, for reasons I'm about to outline....

Something to consider, if you are looking at multi-tools. Rust resistance! Last year I bought a mid-range Gerber multi-tool to wear on my belt. Rusted badly. And it didn't even get that wet! Just make sure it's stainless or is warranted against rust.

[Jig Man]

I have the leatherman but don't take it in the boat. It is too much hassle to open a particular part when I need it and have a flopping fish in one hand. So I took some old vinyl and had my wife sew it into pockets on her sewing machine. I put a couple of snaps on it and can use it in my boat or anyone else's around thier pedestal.

[Clyde]

Jigman that looks handy as a shirt pocket. My dad has a similar something he bought somewhere a long time ago. But I like yours. Maybe I need to get a few scraps of vinyl.

[zero]

the 3 tools for fishing i carry is

-hemostats-like a forceps good for multi fish

-pilers-good for bending,removing bigger hooks

-braid scissor or nail clipper to cut the line thats all

[TimJ]

I have carried needle nose pliers and/or hemos for many years but the last few yrs, I found that a HD set of long nose needle nose is more efficient. ever notice how lighter needles or hemos seem to twist when removing a stubborn hook? the HD set has no give. turn and out every time.

[shootermcbob]

I use two gerber multi-tools that I bought at walmart. Whichever one I take fishing gets a light coat of oil when I put my gear away. No rust yet, and have been used for about 4 years now.

[MALTESE FALCON]

I always have my multi-tool on my belt. That's all I ever need.

Falcon

[eyedabassman]

Has anyone used the Bill Dance hook remover tool ! The orange one that he say's is better than a pocket on a shirt? :-/

[.dsaavedra.]

Gerber Resolve is a good multitool. i love mine. but i don't really use it out fishing much, as its too short and bulky to remove hooks. i use it to cut line and pull my braid knots extra tight and such, just not to remove hooks. for that i use an original HookOut. the long rapala needle nose pliers look nice though.

[Wayne P.]

eyedabassman, I have the orange hook removal tool. It is at it's best when removing lures with treble hooks.

I use the large size, heavy duty, curved jaw hemostats for other hook removal purposes.

The next best tool to have is a side cutter for cutting a hook "just in case".

[shootermcbob]

I find it easier to have a multi-tool on my belt than to carry pliers. Being a bank fisherman, I don't need anything else. Oiling it after each trip was a pain to start, but now is just part of the routine.

[bassfisherjk]

I always have a Gerber Multi-tool in the boat.It seems to get the job done.

[RedhookRR]

I have both a old pair of needle nose and a gerber multitool in my tackle box that i use. 

The wife got me a leatherman squirt s2 this year haven't got to try it out on the water yet but the pliers are smaller and have a longer tip to them so I am hoping.

[angler1]

A cheap pair of needle nose pliers is fine considering when you lose them you wont be out a lot $. I use a cheap pair and when they start to rust I spray some wd-40 on them and throw them in my actual tool box and buy a new pair for fishing. Dont use them for fishing after you have sprayed them with wd-40. I'm sure that it cant be good for the bass, just buy get a new pair.

[Fishes in trees]

I'd have issues trying to get by with just one fishing tool.  Sometimes you need long needle nose pliers.  On some hook removal applications, needle nose vice grips work better, on others, hemostats.  Having the leatherman tool in the boat is a good idea, sometimes for cutting stuff my lack back pocket knife works better.

My issue with fishing tools is finding them when I need them without having to look very hard.  I've lost several pairs of needle nose pliers, they didn't go overboard they just found a crevice and were hiding for a while.  I solved that issue.

When I'm getting ready to launch my boat for the day, I have half a dozen pairs of pliers and two needle nose vice grips and I sprinkle them around my boat.  Then, no matter where I am in my boat, when I need a pair of pliers, there will be one close by.

Scissors, I didn't mention scissors. Sprinkled around with the pliers are two pairs of scissors, plus two folding scissors in my pockets.

That's how I solved the tool issue, just carry lots of them

[kikstand454]

A cheap pair of needle nose pliers is fine considering when you lose them you wont be out a lot $. I use a cheap pair and when they start to rust I spray some wd-40 on them and throw them in my actual tool box and buy a new pair for fishing. Dont use them for fishing after you have sprayed them with wd-40. I'm sure that it cant be good for the bass, just buy get a new pair.

to my knowledge wd40 has no adverse effect on fish. in fact.. i have known people who swear by it as a fish attractant. seems silly i know.. but im just sayin.............

[CRANKSTER]

Thanks for all the helpful info fellas.  I ended up getting a leatherman wave to carry with me for my bank fishing and I also bought a H2O xpress tool kit from academy for the boat.  It has lots of goodies like needle nose pliers, scissors, and a small multi-tool.

[Stingray23]

I always carry my leatherman when I'm fishing. been using it for 15 yrs now.