First off, let me say that I have never heard of "Booms Fishing" before. I grew up old school fishing with equipment passed down from generation to generation. up until a few years ago, I was still fishing with a handline, which I still feel is the best way to go, but we'll leave that for another review.
So I got these pliers and gripper and right away I felt as if I got something that would last if used properly.
The pliers has a nice weight to it, and the entire thing is made of stainless steel with the handles wrapped in a non-slip material (rubber or silicone). It has a little latch that locks the pliers in the closed position, so it won't get caught up on anything if thrown into your bag.
The spring on the pliers (also made of stainless steel) used to keep it open is pretty stiff, so I don't see it getting loose any time soon. So far i've used it to open split rings to replace lost/damaged hooks on my vertical jigs, and it has two slots on top to hook your hooks while tying your knots. It cuts thru braid like a hot knife thru butter. No need to force the blades together to achieve this, which is something I instinctively do with any "scissor" type tool.
Overall, the pliers is a very nice addition to my ever-growing fishing tackle.
The grippers is also a nice addition. I am accustomed to grabbing fish by hand or with a cloth in those rare occasions I get something poisonous or dangerous to hold. I am getting used to these pliers, and I like that it "locks" down on the fish. It's similar to the way a vise grip locks onto something. when locked, it will only open if you pull the handles apart.
The entire gripper is made of plastic held together with what looks like stainless steel pegs. Again, it feels like quality and not something that can break too easily. Having said that, these pliers are not for any and all fish. You got to use a little common sense and know if a fish might be too big for the pliers. So far the biggest i've held with it is 12lbs. Bigger fish have been gaffed.
Since most saltwater fish are toothy, having this is your arsenal is a plus! For the price, you can't go wrong.
I think it's also worth mentioning that I not only fish exclusively in salt water, but I also live about 50 yards away from the sea. This salt air corrodes EVERYTHING, and even though I rinse all my equipment after use, they still rust eventually. so far, I have not seen a spec of rust on anything. I've only had it for a month so far, but if it wasn't real stainless steel, I would know by now for sure.
Worth the price? Yes. Would I buy again? Yes
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 10.47 x 7.68 x 0.91 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 0.31 Kilograms |
| Brand Name | Booms Fishing |
| Model Name | TK3 |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Suggested Users | mens |
| Manufacturer | Booms Fishing |
| Part Number | BAFTTK303C01 |
| Style | 3pcs Tool Kit |
| Handle Material | Rubber |
