Need input on quality fishing tools

I buy Clauss titanium coated shears. Use them for bait rigging, general line cutting, just about everything. They will eventually rust. I throw them away at the end of the season.

I also use the small Manley pliers. In the spring I put them in a ziplock bag and spray with WD40 or BPBlaster until ready to use. Eventually the cutting jaws rust out and won't cut.

I have tried various "fancy" cutters. They don't hold up. Some of them don't close right and fail to cut braid.

[https://www.zoro.com/clauss-shop-shears-right-hand-8-in-l-18039/i/G3477336/[/URL]

[https://www.zoro.com/clauss-shop-shears-ambidextrous-7-in-l-18516/i/G3621703/[/URL]
 
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These three cover most of my needs. I have the large and small split ring pliers.

Panther Snips Industrial 185mm black | 29-701 | Henchman USA

Panther Snips Industrial 185mm black | Sterling’s Black Panther 700 series precision snips are produced to the highest levels of engineering with a total committment to develop the most durable and refined industrial snip on the market. Ideal for all industrial applications including wire...
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samakifishing.com

Stainless Steel 280mm Multi Purpose Plier with Gang Hook Opener

The Samaki Stainless Steel tools are a blend of nickel and steel making them rust resistant yet strong. They are the perfect pliers for removing hooks and come in three great sizes so there's one to suit all your fishing needs. A must have for your tackle box!! Samaki premium Stainless Steel...
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Toit Eco Stainless Steel Split Ring Pliers

Frustrated by years and years of digging your nails in or forcing hooks in between Split Rings because the Gape on your Split Ring is never big enough, or the Split Ring flip flops about while you trying to assemble your lure. Annoyed by damaging and scratching your Splits Rings or surface...
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The majority of stainless tools marketed for fishing are 304 stainless and will corrode in a saltwater environment. Some are 316 and will last longer. I have used some of my 316 surgery tools on the boat and and they hold up ok, but are way to expensive to buy for fishing. My solution has been to buy Harbor Freight needle nose pliers, cut the tips off to blunt them. Round the ends off on the grinder and cold blue them. Wash and oil after a trip and they work fine. There is no foul language when lost overboard.
 
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I have many tools for fishing and for working on the boat.
As above, the SS tools for fishing do rust as well, just not so bad as steel ones.
On thing what works is that i rinse them including and metal parts of lures, lines, rod 'n reels with fresh water what works well but does not avoid rust, just slowing it down.
Work tools are in a tool bag who resides inside the console and rust a bit more, but acceptable.
I just finished to empty the bag, wipe them witha rag soaked with WD-40 and put them away over the winter.

Some of the cheaper fishing tools like pliers, split-ring openers, etc last surprising long and some of my Rapala pliers do rust much more. I can't remember to have bought a particular brand what lasted considerable longer than others.

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My fishing tools all last many years. Lots of soap and water followed by drying.

Bait net: AFTCO Gold Series (mine is going on 7 years)

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Gold Series Bait Nets - AFTCO

The AFTCO Gold Series Bait Net is the perfect choice for scooping delicate baits like anchovies, menhaden, and sardines. The "D" shaped aluminum net hoop is available in 8- and 10-inch widths and allows for capture of the liveliest baits, easily reaching into the corners of the bait well. The...
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Hookup1 said:
I buy Clauss titanium coated shears. Use them for bait rigging, general line cutting, just about everything. They will eventually rust. I throw them away at the end of the season.

I also use the small Manley pliers. In the spring I put them in a ziplock bag and spray with WD40 or BPBlaster until ready to use. Eventually the cutting jaws rust out and won't cut.

I have tried various "fancy" cutters. They don't hold up. Some of them don't close right and fail to cut braid.


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For years I bought stainless steel pliers and yes, they still only last a season at the most before they start rusting and corroding. Most of the time, as mentioned above, they're the cheaper 304 stainless steel and don't last long at all when exposed to saltwater. Titanium I've heard work pretty well as do aluminum, if you can a set with a decent tensile strength and that aren't hundreds of dollars, especially for the titanium ones. I've honestly since just bought cheap pliers with the expectation that they'll only last for a season before they are useless, or if someone drops them overboard then I'm not too terribly upset or anything.
 
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I typically use the cheap harbor freight pliers and replace when needed, aftco bait nets and aftco scissors. The aftco bait nets are awesome! The jury is out on the scissors, I usually by several at a time and know I will replace thru the season.
 
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Mustang65fbk said:
For years I bought stainless steel pliers and yes, they still only last a season at the most before they start rusting and corroding. Most of the time, as mentioned above, they're the cheaper 304 stainless steel and don't last long at all when exposed to saltwater. Titanium I've heard work pretty well as do aluminum, if you can a set with a decent tensile strength and that aren't hundreds of dollars, especially for the titanium ones. I've honestly since just bought cheap pliers with the expectation that they'll only last for a season before they are useless, or if someone drops them overboard then I'm not too terribly upset or anything.
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After each trip I rinse them with fresh water and spray with Inox. The last quite a few years.
 
Hookup1 said:
I buy Clauss titanium coated shears. Use them for bait rigging, general line cutting, just about everything. They will eventually rust. I throw them away at the end of the season.

I also use the small Manley pliers. In the spring I put them in a ziplock bag and spray with WD40 or BPBlaster until ready to use. Eventually the cutting jaws rust out and won't cut.

I have tried various "fancy" cutters. They don't hold up. Some of them don't close right and fail to cut braid.

[https://www.zoro.com/clauss-shop-shears-right-hand-8-in-l-18039/i/G3477336/[/URL]

[https://www.zoro.com/clauss-shop-shears-ambidextrous-7-in-l-18516/i/G3621703/[/URL]
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[https://www.zoro.com/clauss-shop-shears-right-hand-8-in-l-18039/i/G3477336/[/URL]

[https://www.zoro.com/clauss-shop-shears-ambidextrous-7-in-l-18516/i/G3621703/[/URL]
 
I like the Danco pliers when they are on sale. They are decent and don't break the bank. When they get old, toss and buy more.
 
SeanC said:
After each trip I rinse them with fresh water and spray with Inox. The last quite a few years.
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I don't always have that luxury as my boat is on a mooring buoy for months on end during the summertime. I don't like filling up my freshwater tank as I don't want to deal with, and/or forget to, draining it out before the winter freeze. So, they usually just stay on the boat for the season and typically will last the 2-3 months. I've tried bringing them in with me before and rinsing them off each time, which usually results in me forgetting them at the cabin when I go out fishing the next morning. Then, I'm left without pliers on the boat. But again, I usually just buy some cheap ones for $10 or less, and that expense each year isn't enough to break the bank, thankfully.
 
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