HIGH QUALITY STAINLESS STEEL FLY FISHING TOOLS – ANGLER’S BEST FRIEND WHEN WORKING FLIES AND OTHER SMALL BAITS
The dry fly lands smoothly in the current seam on the trout. As he floats downstream, the trout spots him, and with twitching fins and a quick shove of the tail, he tilts up and the little compadun disappears in a classic head-and-tail rise. The trout are quickly landed, and it’s easy to see that the fish had complete trust in the fly because the hook is embedded in the back of its mouth. There’s only one thing to do, and that’s forceps surgery!
Fly fishermen know how difficult it is to handle small flies. From organizing fly boxes to tying a fly to a leader or unhooking a fish, there are always challenges when dealing with hooks this small. Fly fishermen were some of the first to use forceps in their angling arsenal, but any angler using small flies or lures will find using a high-quality set of forceps a vital help.
Fly fishermen know how difficult it is to handle small flies. From organizing fly boxes to tying a fly to a leader or unhooking a fish, there are always challenges when dealing with hooks this small. Fly fishermen were some of the first to use forceps in their angling arsenal, but any angler using small flies or lures will find using a high-quality set of forceps a vital help.
The three-position ratchet mechanism is ideal for adjusting the tension needed to grab small baits or flies without the bait slipping and is comprised of three interlocking teeth just behind the large finger loops. They are a fantastic tool for removing small hooks inside a fish’s mouth, where normal pliers of any type are almost always too large, causing damage to the fish during hook removal.
Smith’s offers three different forceps, a 5-inch version, a 5.5-inch set with scissors just behind the locking jaws, and a 6.5-inch set. They all have a beautiful polished finish that wipes clean after a long day on the water. Constructed from the highest quality materials, they will last a lifetime and make a fantastic gift for any fly fisherman.
SMITH CONSUMER PRODUCTS 5 INCH FORCEPS
The 5-inch fly fishing tongs come in the same beautifully polished finish and also sport elegant oversized gold finger loops. They are the perfect size for getting a small hook out of a fish’s mouth, especially if the fly is swallowed. Its diminutive size allows you to see what you are doing as you grasp the crook of the hook to pull it out of the fish’s mouth. These forceps are a great addition to a fly vest, and because of their 3-position ratcheting lock, they will easily clip onto your vest or fishing shirt for convenient access when needed. They are also a simple delight to use when arranging your fly box or when fat toes seem to get in the way as you move such small offerings.
SMITH’S CONSUMER PRODUCTS 5.5 INCH FORCEPS
The 5.5-inch fly fishing pliers are slightly larger than the 5-inch version, but come with a set of scissors or tying pliers just behind the jaw. While they’re a fantastic way to cut leaders or cut a tag when adding a tippet section, they also work great if you have to do minor fly surgery on one of your insects. They may clip a wing or trim an oversized foam body. It’s a perfect tool for making minor adjustments to your flies on the water, while maintaining the tiny size that allows you to easily unhook deeply hooked fish.
SMITH CONSUMER PRODUCTS 6.5-INCH FORCES
The 6-inch fly fishing tongs are slightly larger than previous models. They are perfect when working with slightly larger flies where a bit more leverage is needed to get a fly out of a fish’s jaw. They come with the same 3-position locking mechanism, so they easily clip onto your vest or shirt. While they are slightly larger than the other forceps models, they are still small enough for detailed work.
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ABOUT SMITH CONSUMER PRODUCTS:
Smith’s Consumer Products is an Arkansas-based company that traces its history back to 1886. Smith’s produces the broadest line of knife and scissor sharpeners available, ranging from simple fixed-angle sharpeners for consumers who want quick and easy sharpening to sophisticated precision kits. Designed for the knife sharpening enthusiast. Our offering includes manual and electric sharpeners that incorporate many different abrasive materials, including diamond, carbide, ceramic, bonded synthetic abrasives, and of course, Arkansas natural stone. Smith’s Consumer Products Edge Experts also design and manufacture a wide range of tools for the outdoor enthusiast, as well as knives for everyday carry, tactical, shop, kitchen, hunting and fishing needs.