Pigeontroller Posted September 7, 2008 Report Posted September 7, 2008 I'm usually one of the guys that promote having proper release tools when Muskie fishing, so when I looked back and saw the back of my boat while fishing solo Labour day weekend I though this would be a good picture to post! I can't stress enough how important a quality landing net is! There are other ways of landing Muskie but for the in-experienced its the only way! Everyone probably has long nose pliers but HOOK CUTTERS are so important! You can buy the best and spend $60+ on Knipex, but a cheaper alternative is Candian tires mini-bolt cutters for $20.
SlowPoke Posted September 7, 2008 Report Posted September 7, 2008 I bought a pair of mini bolt cutters from Princess Auto for less than $10 on sale and they cut through the shank of 6/0 treble hooks with ease. At that price there is no excuse not to have them. -Brian
tjsa Posted September 7, 2008 Report Posted September 7, 2008 I'm usually one of the guys that promote having proper release tools when Muskie fishing, so when I looked back and saw the back of my boat while fishing solo Labour day weekend I though this would be a good picture to post! I can't stress enough how important a quality landing net is! There are other ways of landing Muskie but for the in-experienced its the only way! Everyone probably has long nose pliers but HOOK CUTTERS are so important! You can buy the best and spend $60+ on Knipex, but a cheaper alternative is Candian tires mini-bolt cutters for $20. I was running all around Thunder Bay this past summer to all kinds of shops for work related reasons. One place I went into, I saw Knipex cutters(made mental note). Got the opportunity to go to LOTW's this summer, so off I went back to this shop. About $37.00 for the Knipex cutters. I didn't need them in the end, although I did catch my first Musky. Apparently the electrician guys love these pliers. They rarely come back to buy new ones because they hold an edge so well.
Raf Posted September 7, 2008 Report Posted September 7, 2008 About $37.00 for the Knipex cutters. That is a steal and these cutters will last you a long time. As SlowPoke mentioend you can get decent ones at princess auto or crappy tire but eventually they will give up the ghost. I had a tough time cutting through 7/0 trebles with the mini cutters from CT.
SlowPoke Posted September 7, 2008 Report Posted September 7, 2008 That is a steal and these cutters will last you a long time. As SlowPoke mentioend you can get decent ones at princess auto or crappy tire but eventually they will give up the ghost. I had a tough time cutting through 7/0 trebles with the mini cutters from CT. Yup, be prepared to replace them when the blades start to look like a crimping tool
Wild Posted September 7, 2008 Report Posted September 7, 2008 CTC and PA do have a lifetime warranty... well unless you drop them overboard What about surgical tools? I have a doctor's appointment next week so is there anything I should inquire about?
mistyriver1 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Posted September 8, 2008 Yep, I started out with those CTC's as well Dax, but upgraded to the Knipex. The knipex are excellent. Saves precious time to get the fish back in the water.
tjsa Posted September 8, 2008 Report Posted September 8, 2008 That is a steal and these cutters will last you a long time. As SlowPoke mentioend you can get decent ones at princess auto or crappy tire but eventually they will give up the ghost. I had a tough time cutting through 7/0 trebles with the mini cutters from CT. I don't know about the "steal", but these are the ones I bought. And I found the receipt, $33.97 for them. About 8 inches long, good grips on them. Are they the ones people uses for Musky?????
Raf Posted September 8, 2008 Report Posted September 8, 2008 (edited) Tom if they look like this than yes.. I can't see your pic. They are usually at least $60. Edited September 8, 2008 by Raf
mattyk Posted September 8, 2008 Report Posted September 8, 2008 I got my knipex online for $35U.S. at Chads toolbox. Good selection of knipex cutters. http://chadstoolbox.com/
bassjnkie Posted September 8, 2008 Report Posted September 8, 2008 Reading the posts, I think I have to invest in better release tools. Thanks Daniel
Slimeball Posted September 8, 2008 Report Posted September 8, 2008 (edited) tjsa, Those are Knipex side/diagnal cutters, they will work for the light stuff but you will have problems down the road cutting 5/0 - 8/0. The ones Raf have pictured are the mini bolt musky anglers use. My boat will never be without one of these either http://hookpick.com Edited September 8, 2008 by Slimeball
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