Best Pliers?

[PeteyHD]

What are the best saltwater pliers? For offshore fishing would you prefer to have a split ring feature or have separate split ring pliers (for swapping out jigs)?

Not looking to spend big $$ just best bang for the buck that will last. Also, cutting braid and mono/fluro is a MUST.

[catfishonthelake]

I've gone through a ton of pliers and love the Shimano ones I just bought. They're not titanium like some of pricey stuff, but at $50 the're solid with a split-ring and a very good braid cutter.

http://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-...waAooBEALw_wcB

[PeteyHD]

Thanks for the suggestion. Any other recommendations?

[Riz]

the cabelas aluminum ones are nice and the field and stream ones too sold at dicks are solid. honestly I buy cheap pliers and sunglasses since I loose them , drop them and stuff.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Or, you could get some advise and purchase a pair from one of our local and knowledgeable sponsor bait and tackle shops.

[PeteyHD]

Originally Posted by Gerry Zagorski

Or, you could get some advise and purchase a pair from one of our local and knowledgeable sponsor bait and tackle shops.

I could except none of them have provided any info thus far. I love supporting local businesses especially sponsors but the info on this site is extremely valuable from people who are actually using the products regularly.