Hand pliers that can cut hooks

[BoatGuy]

Any recommendations?

 

[Leprechaun]

Those little 6.5" Sargent Pliers are supposed to be able to do that. And made in USA. I think they might be the least expensive pair that I would trust with cutting a hook - assuming that it isn't a 10/0 Shark hook, of course.

Also, I think Manley made a very nice pair of similar pliers, but I can't say that I've seen them around in the various shops that I visit, so maybe they've been discontinued?

Anyway, for more money, maybe Donar, Accurate, or Van Staal offer a pair that will cut tempered steel. I cannot say, because I've never actually had a pair from any of those manufacturers in my cheap-skate hands.

 

[BoatGuy]

I "Googled" 6.5" Sargent Pliers . They were $63 to $99.

I found these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AU5V8D...olid=1DIJ1WBG5Q74W&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

But is says
Will these cut heavy treble hooks?
Answer:
"No they will not, I would get a small pair of bolt cutters, or if you’re worried about being hooked and cutting a hook off"

Bolt cutters?

 

[captmike28]

I agree with Lep about the Sargent's. In my own experience as well, most of the low-end fishing pliers are only good for cutting relatively light gauge hooks. I had a situation a couple of years ago when a customer got a 2x forged hook stuck in an anchor line. Just wanted to cut off the shank as close to the line as possible but my cheapo Bass pro pilers couldn't do the job. However, another passenger had a pair of Van Staal's and they worked like a charm. Problem is most of those tools go for $300-400, pretty pricey in my book.

Trebles are usually pretty heavy gauge so the recommendation on a set of small bolt cutters actually makes sense. I see them available from a low of under $10 at Harbor Freight for a no name brand to $30- 50 and up for a more reputable brand. Still a lot less than the Van Staal, unless you are so inclined.

Personally, I would take a treble down to my local Harbor Freight store and see which is the least expensive tool to get the job done.

 

[Flukinit]

Was looking through a fishing magazine says the Manley 6.5 ca cut through heavy gauge hooks. $61.99 at Cabelas maybe worth a look.

 

[Chinacat]

Interesting topic and one of those things that I bet is overlooked by lots of folks
I keep a full tool box on my boat but I bet none of the cutters I have could cut a hook in an emergency situation.
I for one will be taking Capt Mikes advice and heading up to Harbor Freight or Home Depot in Riverhead with a few sacrificial hooks to test some cutters to find one for the toolbox

 

[cany]

A good pair of lineman's pliers

 

[BoatGuy]

I remember one YouTube video were the captain had a hook in someone's hand. He tied some rope (string or fishing line) around the hook and at a specific angle, pulled it out.

I guess it assumes the barb came through and is not still imbedded. Thankfully I have not had this happen on my fishing trips.

 

[CaptFP]

Personally I like Manley 6.5"pliers and wear one in a RipOffs belt sheath every trip. It comes in handy in a pinch for everything. I've cut broken levelwind pawls with fish on, loose reel handle nuts, stripped wires, corroded butt connectors and cut hooks etc. Ya its more expensive than the aluminum cheapies I see everywhere but rather drop a Manley overboard than a $300 Van Staal. A squirt of your favorite spray lube occasionally they'll last forever

 

[Old Mud]

I have a small bolt cutter that will work if i need it. I tried others, even my pair of Klein's like Cany said but no go. This is what i fish with. 10/0 Owner Super Mu Tu. No hand pliers that i know of will touch them. This is actual size.

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[CaptFP]

Ya those need a bolt cutter

 

[Leprechaun]

Or a Plasma Cutter

 

[CaptFP]

Jaws of life

 

[pequa1]

A good pair of lineman's pliers

Funny. I worked at Jones Beach from 69 to 76 and each fall we would put up snow fence, wiring it to stakes we drove in. A pair of linesmans pliers followed me home. While it may take more than one "squeeze", I would think they would snip the relatively small hooks I use on the yak and boat in the bay. Now I gotsta speriment.

12 in. Bolt Cutters I put these on the yak and I'll capsize LOL !

 

[TheDuke]

Manley, Sergeant or similar pliers will be ok for a lighter gauge wire hook. Clamp down with those cutters on something like a 7/0 and the cutters will be ruined.

 

[pequa1]

But how many hooks will you impale in oneself?

 

[WhatKnot]

Unfortunately it only needs one.

 

[CaptFP]

All joking aside if you routinely need to cut those hooks out of a fish then you need to have something more substantial than pliers or a cheap bolt cutter. If your worried about hiking yourself, how often does it happen? Personally in 40 years of fishing I’ve hooked myself 3 times and one of them I needed a doctor.