SirCranksalot Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I'd like to replace the trebles on some of my lures with single Siwash hooks. The pair of pliers I have now don't work too well---I don't know what brand offhand. Can anybody recommend a type well suited for this application? thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 These are pretty decent for the price. http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-6-Deluxe-Split-Ring-Pliers/product/8547/#chart-container Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I use these and like em http://www.muskyshop.com/modules/cart/products.php/keys/Plier/page/1/id/2277/name/SplitRingPliers512XuronBluegrip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tender52 Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Ive only used wire strippers for installing new rings or hook replacement. The ends of the strippers are fine enough to get into the grooves, a quick turn of the wrist and the hook or split rings slide right out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallie Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Best possible device is a staple remover, works every time the first time and its super cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garnet Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) The Shimano small ones are my favorite. With the bent fingers. Small enough to do smaller split ring and a little easier to see. And I have a pair from CTC little smaller than drifters I think. They came in blue for $11.99 and pink for $4.99. Mine are pink. Just cheap. Those one Mike use don't grip the smaller spilt ring but the are the best for cleaning paint from jig eyes. Always have a pair in boat. Edited April 29, 2015 by Garnet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npt1 Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 This is an easy way to open split rings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirCranksalot Posted April 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Thx guys. I'll have to try that stapler remover before I look for another pair. Or maybe find some pink Shimanos ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUMP KNOWS Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Nice... I was looking for split ring pliers. I was thinking of finding some in a arts and crafts store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) Most siwash hooks I've encountered had the ring eye slightly open so that you only had to pinch it slightly to close the gap on the ring. Didn't have to thread them on. Edited April 29, 2015 by dave524 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirCranksalot Posted April 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 but I need pliers to remove the trebles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 but I need pliers to remove the trebles. If the trebles are pooched its easier to cut them off. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outllaw Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 xuron split ring pliers... for large rings I built my own 25 years still workin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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