I’ve never put a lot of thought into fishing pliers until recently when I was out with Brandon Stanton and we needed them. When I handed him the Rapala pliers he had in the boat, he launched into ...

Fishing pliers can be an angler’s lifesaver—literally—and they can serve more common practical purposes like modifying lures, crimping wire, and enabling the quick release of sportfish. The best ones ...

Fishing pliers are a necessity for just about every angling situation, and the best ones are those that fit a specific set of conditions or a particular angling endeavor. Whether you’re looking to ...