Ice fishing pliers

[piersm2]

Last post I saw was from 2014, so figured I would kick off a new one.  What are people using for pliers?  I like the looks of this one and the option to lock it closed.  I have some longer forceps, but would like to get some sort of a pliers too.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N4LXVPH/ref=sspa_dk_detail_5?pd_rd_i=B07N4MTPX3&pd_rd_w=PUMzF&pf_rd_p=45a72588-80f7-4414-9851-786f6c16d42b&pd_rd_wg=Umk6E&pf_rd_r=YGTQGKY9HWF2W860KE9H&pd_rd_r=fc15bd5c-de68-439d-b763-5717af8769f0&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExTEVXQ0ZIU1JNNU1JJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDE5MzEzMjEzSE9LRzdSRDk3VyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTQ4NTg3M0FYUDVHV1YwTjBXSCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1

[slipperybob]

I've always liked forceps.  I am liking a plier from Mustad.

[jimhaney08]

I have just a regular pair of pliers for whatever may happen, but I keep one of these in my coat. 

https://www.amazon.com/Snap-Toothpick-Remover-Retractable-Lanyard/dp/B07HY2646J/ref=pd_cp_200_1?pd_rd_w=kx0Gi&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=JASXRSXBG8M3BPHC2K8K&pd_rd_r=0bd37d77-f6ac-4324-9fb6-faabdd8ae282&pd_rd_wg=eptA0&pd_rd_i=B07HY2646J&psc=1&refRID=JASXRSXBG8M3BPHC2K8K

They work great for the small mouths of panfish, and that's almost exclusively what I target since we don't have good Walleye fishing where I live.   

[IceAddict87]

I usually buy and lose at least 3 pairs of hemostat’s a year but I have the buck knife splizzors. I had heard they were possibly going to discontinue them though.

[Unclegillhunter]

I have just a regular pair of pliers for whatever may happen, but I keep one of these in my coat.  Use the hemostats if it is close to the lips use toothpick if it is deeper!
Keep it safe! JDL

https://www.amazon.com/Snap-Toothpick-Remover-Retractable-Lanyard/dp/B07HY2646J/ref=pd_cp_200_1?pd_rd_w=kx0Gi&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=JASXRSXBG8M3BPHC2K8K&pd_rd_r=0bd37d77-f6ac-4324-9fb6-faabdd8ae282&pd_rd_wg=eptA0&pd_rd_i=B07HY2646J&psc=1&refRID=JASXRSXBG8M3BPHC2K8K

They work great for the small mouths of panfish, and that's almost exclusively what I target since we don't have good Walleye fishing where I live.   

[jrjach75]

I use the coldsnap toothpick too, and also the small Rapala Panfish Pliers.

[skifisher]

My Leatherman tool. Always with me. 

[DR.SPECKLER]

I carry out hemos for the pike and use a panfish toothpick for getting small jigs out of panfish mouths.taking pliers to small jigs breaks the hooks alot.i use rapala stainless needle nose for my softwater fishing.steel pliers rust out fast.

[smitty0312]

I have needle nose pliers & forceps in my bucket....

[FishGut]

Generic needle nose pliers at a buck or two apiece. I try to keep six or seven sets laying around. The important thing is to spray 'em with white silicone and give 'em a coat. I haven't found the need for surgeon's gear yet

[Spider1]

I have a few hemo's but they don't work as well as the needle nose pliers. The only thing is the pliers can damage jigs so I gotta be careful.

[hardwater diehard]

I use the coldsnap toothpick too, and also the small Rapala Panfish Pliers.

X2 on the CS Toothpick and a pair of hemostats

[defish]

X2 on the CS Toothpick and a pair of hemostats

X3, and I put electric heat shrink on the forceps tips so they don't damage my jigs.

[filetandrelease]

X2 on the CS Toothpick and a pair of hemostats

X3

[SLAYERFISH]

My Leatherman tool. Always with me. 

X2.  Has all I need. Compact. I travel light.

It also is hefty enough to beat them on the head.

[cwavs1982]

X3, and I put electric heat shrink on the forceps tips so they don't damage my jigs.

I like the idea of using heat shrink.  May have to open the tackle box again and do this.  Love the Coldsnap Toothpicks.  Even found one that I thought I lost.