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Aug 11, 2023 2:07 AM

Calamus Fishing Pliers with Fish Lip Gripper (Gold)

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$33

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KastKing has Calamus Fishing Pliers with Fish Lip Gripper (Gold) on sale for $10. Shipping is free.

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About this product:
  • Classic T-handle grabber has a non-slip comfortable EVA handle with adjustable wrist-strap
  • Corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction will not rust
  • Safety lock can keep the pliers close all the time while not in use
  • Hollowed out design and machine-cut aluminum handles for reduced weight
  • Multi-functional for braid line cutters split ring hook removers
  • Includes a molded EVA sheath with composite belt clip to protect from normal wear and tear; clip on to your belt or the waistband and the coiled lanyard will ensure your fishing pliers don't fall overboard!

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    • This deal is $11.99 less (55% savings) than the manufacturer's retail price of $21.99.
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KastKing has Calamus Fishing Pliers with Fish Lip Gripper (Gold) on sale for $10. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Staff Member the-press-box for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • Classic T-handle grabber has a non-slip comfortable EVA handle with adjustable wrist-strap
  • Corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction will not rust
  • Safety lock can keep the pliers close all the time while not in use
  • Hollowed out design and machine-cut aluminum handles for reduced weight
  • Multi-functional for braid line cutters split ring hook removers
  • Includes a molded EVA sheath with composite belt clip to protect from normal wear and tear; clip on to your belt or the waistband and the coiled lanyard will ensure your fishing pliers don't fall overboard!

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Store:
  • Additional Information:
    • This deal is $11.99 less (55% savings) than the manufacturer's retail price of $21.99.
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and community discussion.

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Aug 11, 2023 11:22 AM
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zettlerAug 11, 2023 11:22 AM
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Don't forget save an additional 10% by using " TKTENDISC "
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Aug 11, 2023 5:53 PM
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gobblygookAug 11, 2023 5:53 PM
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Listen closely please. DO NOT BUY THIS GARBAGE!

The price is so enticing, and I got a couple of these last time with the older style fish grip (the black one seems to use the old style) and the pliers are useless to me. The split ring style pliers really make the pliers useless for removing hooks from smaller fish or fish hooked more deeply. That is the issue with that style in general. My real issue is the locking part on the pliers. It's loose, so they will lock themselves when using if the lock part is on top. The blades aren't very good for cutting.

The lip grippers are small and don't feel sturdy.

Bottom line, garbage at a low price is still garbage.
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Aug 11, 2023 7:14 PM
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SharpNose955Aug 11, 2023 7:14 PM
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Damn wish I saw this deal a week ago but for only $10 shipped, I guess will bite again.
Last edited by SharpNose955 August 11, 2023 at 12:27 PM.
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Aug 11, 2023 7:42 PM
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rkenshin_0r0Aug 11, 2023 7:42 PM
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In my personal experience, I find that they're worth about $10. So while not a steal of a deal, they've served me pretty well. I find the line cutter works well on braid and flouro for at least a few months (I've done 20-65lb braid and 20lb flouro), and for application of split rings and hook removal, they've done fine. True enough, if a fish is hooked deeper, they're pretty much useless, but that's with any pair of split ring pliers, so maybe try hemostats? Regarding the lock, it does what it wants. Plenty of times I have clamped down to get a hook out and the lock has swung closed on me, causing me to just drop the pliers with the bait, it's a hassle. If you're in a kayak or similar vessel without much extra room, and need something that works perfectly every time, I wouldn't recommend these. That being said, I keep 2 pair in my boat, because for $10, they're fine for swapping out hooks at a moments notice or retying after big fish or particularly bad snags, and then I just pitch them when they're shot. They last about 5 months of twice a week use for me.
Aug 12, 2023 6:12 PM
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drivenZAug 12, 2023 6:12 PM
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these look very similar to the monoprice version and are the same price

https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=44105
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Aug 12, 2023 6:13 PM
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Wavy-NifeAug 12, 2023 6:13 PM
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Made the mistake of buying from KastKing before, they make the customer pay for return shipping.
Tons of similar pliers on Amazon etc for the same price.
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Aug 12, 2023 7:28 PM
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BigPunAug 12, 2023 7:28 PM
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Quote from gobblygook View quoted comment :
Listen closely please. DO NOT BUY THIS GARBAGE!

The price is so enticing, and I got a couple of these last time with the older style fish grip (the black one seems to use the old style) and the pliers are useless to me. The split ring style pliers really make the pliers useless for removing hooks from smaller fish or fish hooked more deeply. That is the issue with that style in general. My real issue is the locking part on the pliers. It's loose, so they will lock themselves when using if the lock part is on top. The blades aren't very good for cutting.

The lip grippers are small and don't feel sturdy.

Bottom line, garbage at a low price is still garbage.
I'm looking for a good hook remover for when the hook is deep. Any suggestions?

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Aug 12, 2023 7:58 PM
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Muddy_BottomsAug 12, 2023 7:58 PM
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Absolutely no more Kastking garbage for me. So much of it is just the worst of the worst.

That being said the Sharky III reel has been the most buttery smooth reel at any price that I have ever owned. Unfortunately, it lured me down the Kastking rabbit hole to discover everything else they make were designed by Satan to frustrate mankind.
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Aug 12, 2023 9:26 PM
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RobH7Aug 12, 2023 9:26 PM
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Quote from gobblygook View quoted comment :
Listen closely please. DO NOT BUY THIS GARBAGE!

The price is so enticing, and I got a couple of these last time with the older style fish grip (the black one seems to use the old style) and the pliers are useless to me. The split ring style pliers really make the pliers useless for removing hooks from smaller fish or fish hooked more deeply. That is the issue with that style in general. My real issue is the locking part on the pliers. It's loose, so they will lock themselves when using if the lock part is on top. The blades aren't very good for cutting.

The lip grippers are small and don't feel sturdy.

Bottom line, garbage at a low price is still garbage.
Do you have a set you recommend
Aug 12, 2023 10:04 PM
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gobblygookAug 12, 2023 10:04 PM
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Quote from RobH7 View quoted comment :
Do you have a set you recommend
For this price, for both pieces, no. However, I can't imagine garbage from Temu would be much worse. For good quality pliers, I like Danco pliers. They usually do a half off special on or near Black Friday. For grippers, boga grips used to be the shizzle, but I don't recall seeing that brand on shelves in a long time. They were very pricey though. It also depends on what you're catching. An 80 pound catfish vs a 3 pound bass are also going to put different stress on a gripper. The inexpensive plastic floating lip grippers are decent usually, but you have to ask yourself "am I willing to miss the fish of a lifetime because of bad equipment"? Then again, you have to temper that with "am I really going to catch the fish of a lifetime"?
Aug 12, 2023 11:57 PM
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Jaydee15003Aug 12, 2023 11:57 PM
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Quote from BigPun View quoted comment :
I'm looking for a good hook remover for when the hook is deep. Any suggestions?
I've heard the long nose pliers are good for that. I don't have any experience with this specific brand but these are $10 on Amazon with good reviews.

https://a.co/d/bN6RiS3
Last edited by Jaydee15003 August 12, 2023 at 06:07 PM.
Aug 13, 2023 12:31 AM
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gtautumnAug 13, 2023 12:31 AM
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How many times am I going to have to see Slickdeals staff shill this trash?
Aug 13, 2023 2:45 AM
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AndyA5778Aug 13, 2023 2:45 AM
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I just use a basic pair of needle nose pliers from home Depot for fishing and they work great, probably cost 8.99 at most.
Aug 13, 2023 2:55 AM
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warsatanAug 13, 2023 2:55 AM
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Quote from AndyA5778 View quoted comment :
I just use a basic pair of needle nose pliers from home Depot for fishing and they work great, probably cost 8.99 at most.
No can't do with ocean fishing . Will rust after the first use .

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Aug 13, 2023 11:57 PM
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big mikeAug 13, 2023 11:57 PM
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Imagine trying to fool people into thinking you're selling camalus knives except they went out of business years ago and are Chinese junk using the zombie brand too.

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