Rapala Aluma-Pro Pliers
Rapala Aluma-Pro Pliers
Pliers are one of the most vital tools in an angler’s boat, tackle box, wading belt, or pocket. From cutting lines, to tightening an anchor shackle, to removing hooks from fish or people’s flesh, a pair of pliers is indispensible on a fishing trip.
Anglers also have a huge selection of the tools to choose from, ranging from sub-$5 carbon steel models that rust shut after one trip, to functional titanium works of art costing hundreds of dollars that will send an angler into tears should they fall overboard.
Rapala, long known for making knives and fishing tools in addition to their popular lures, is introducing a pair of pliers that represent a middle ground, every bit as functional as the priciest on the market, yet within the monetary means of most anglers.
The Rapala 8” Aluma-Pro Pliers are an angler-specific tool made of, surprisingly, corrosion-resistant aluminum. The ultra-light aluminum body features an ergonomic shape designed to give anglers a firm grip on the tool no matter the conditions.
While aluminum is ideal for the body of the tool, it wouldn’t cut it for the contact areas of the tool (literally), and to that end, Rapala uses hardened carbon steel for the tool’s jaws and cutters.
The jaws feature a V-Grip design that allows for maximum gripping power, and the cutters easily slice through mono and braided line, wire leaders, and even hooks.
An internal spring holds the pliers open when no pressure is on the handles, meaning anglers won’t have to fumble to get the tool open when dealing with a thrashing fish or hooked companion.
Each pair of the Aluma-Pro pliers comes with a deluxe sheath with a belt clip and an all-important hand lanyard since, even though they don’t cost hundreds of dollars, once anglers get their hands on them, they won’t want to let them go, especially not overboard.
Anglers can find the Rapala Aluma-Pro Pliers at tackle retailers that deal in Rapala products, or check out www.rapala.com for more information.
