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what split ring pliers to buy?

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Tosh Auer:
Hi guys,

Was this week putting some sj41 13/0 hooks on some lures and after alot of kicking and screaming at split rings I want some new splitty pliers but both pairs I own are the biggest each tackle shop in my town sell. Just wondering what pliers you use and where to buy them from.

Cheers for any help

Tosh

Mark Harris:
Tosh, see: http://www.gtpopping.com/forum/index.php?topic=5641.msg47823#msg47823

You will find a lot of votes for Owner GP60 and Duo.

Christoffer Hansen:
Hey tosh,
I have both owner gp60 and the duo's. For the largest split rings (250+300lb) the owners are better, but the duo are also fine and probaly better with the smaller sizes. The owner rust like anything and you have to spray them with lube after EVERY trip.
Chris

Mark Harris:
Chris is spot on about the GP60s and corrosion. Worth it though in my opinion especially give their relatively low price (less than $50)

For any visible new corrosion I spray mine with WD40 and then gently scrub with a scouring pad. Also spray with silicon after each trip.

Charles Cintron:
If its possible to mail order from Sansui Japan I highly recommend their heavy duty spling ring pliers. I routinely go to Tokyo throughout the year for work so not to sure if they do mail order? Their brand is called PELAGIQUE. I use carpenter 350# or varivas 400# split rings and I frequently change baits. These pliers are great, ive had them for over a year and fish at least once a week and as you can see its still got the showroom shine. Every now and then I blast it with silicone spray to keep it water resistance but thats it. They also sell the case for it where you can attach it to a belt or post via a velcro strap on the back. I forgot what I paid for them but it wasn't expensive. I think maybe 40-50 american dollars at the time? The case is extra.

I have used others that are popular on the market and to me this was the best.

I use a yozuri Split ring plier for smaller rings like 120# owners so I don't over stretch them with the Pelagique.

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