11.5-Inch
11.5-Inch Fish Hook Remover, Stainless Steel Fishing Tool, Saltwater
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11" Long Nose Fishing Pliers, Straight & Bent Jaws, PTFE Review
Our verdict
The 11 Inch Long Nose Fishing Pliers, available in straight and bent jaw versions with a carbon steel build, cost $13.52 and hold a 4.6 star rating across 120 reviews, the smallest sample in this comparison. With 100 or more bought last month, it moves at the same pace as the VMC CRSP despite a lower price.
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Anglers who want a choice between straight and bent jaw designs in one listing, plus a carbon steel build, at a price under the VMC CRSP and Texas SR-5 but above the budget options in this lineup.
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Skip it if review count matters most, since 120 reviews is the smallest sample of the six pliers in this comparison, or if you specifically want stainless steel over the carbon steel build listed here.
- Material Carbon Steel
- Color Red - Curved Needle Nose Pliers
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Feature No
- Priced 13% above the category median ($11.99 across 104 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.4/5
overall
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 120 owner ratings
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Popularity1.9/5
120 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Some jobs call for a straight jaw plier and others call for a bent one, whether that is pulling a hook straight out or working it loose at an angle in a fish's mouth, and having both options tied to one product listing simplifies that choice. The 11 Inch Long Nose Fishing Pliers come with a carbon steel build in red, priced at $13.52, which sits above the Sumind-182's $9.59 and the Berkley BTSTLP6's $10.99 but below the VMC CRSP's $17.66.
At 4.6 stars, it matches the Texas SR-5, Rapala RCP6, and Sumind-182 for rating, but its 120 reviews is the smallest sample among all six pliers in this comparison, well behind even the VMC CRSP's 233. Bought last month sits at 100 or more, the same figure posted by the VMC CRSP and the Booms set, ahead of the hook remover's 50 or more but behind the 500 or more seen on the Berkley BTSTLP6 and Sumind-182.
Carbon steel differs from the stainless steel construction listed on the Texas SR-5 and Sumind-182, which may matter for anglers concerned about rust in saltwater conditions over time. The main appeal here is design flexibility, straight and bent jaw options in a single listing, along with a distinct red color that stands out in a tackle bag. For anglers who value that choice of jaw angle over review volume or brand recognition, the $13.52 price sits in a reasonable middle ground in this lineup.
Pros
- Offers both straight and bent jaw versions in one listing
- 4.6 star rating ties the Texas SR-5, Rapala RCP6, and Sumind-182
- 100 or more bought last month matches the VMC CRSP's demand at a lower price
- Priced at $13.52, less than the VMC CRSP's $17.66
- Distinct red color makes it easy to spot in a tackle bag
Cons
- 120 reviews is the smallest sample among the six pliers compared here
- Carbon steel construction rather than the stainless steel used on the Texas SR-5 and Sumind-182
- Costs more than the Sumind-182, Booms set, hook remover, and Berkley BTSTLP6
- No sheath is included, unlike the stainless steel long nose hook remover in this lineup
Specifications
| Material | Carbon Steel |
|---|---|
| Color | Red - Curved Needle Nose Pliers |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
| Feature | No |
Performance notes
Having both a straight and a bent jaw option under one listing covers two common hook-removal angles, straight in for an easy shot and bent for working around a curve in a fish's mouth or a tight spot in the jaw. The carbon steel build differs from the stainless steel used on the Texas SR-5 and Sumind-182, which can matter over time in saltwater use where corrosion resistance is more of a concern than in freshwater. At 11 inches long, the reach is suited to getting into deeper mouths without needing to get fingers close to teeth or hooks. Priced at $13.52, it lands in the middle of this six-plier comparison, cheaper than the VMC CRSP but pricier than the budget options. The 4.6 star rating suggests the dual jaw design and carbon steel build are working for most buyers despite the smaller review sample.
What buyers say
A 4.6 star rating puts this plier alongside the Texas SR-5, Rapala RCP6, and Sumind-182 at the top tier of this comparison, just short of the VMC CRSP's 4.7 stars. Its 120 reviews, however, is the smallest sample of any plier here, less than half the VMC CRSP's 233, and far below the Berkley BTSTLP6's 848. Bought last month of 100 or more keeps pace with the VMC CRSP and the Booms set, suggesting steady if not standout demand. Taken together, a strong rating on a thin review base points to a newer or lower-volume listing that has performed well so far without yet building the review count of the more established options in this lineup.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the straight and bent jaw versions?
The listing offers both a straight jaw and a bent jaw option, letting buyers pick the angle that suits their typical hook removal work, straight for a direct pull and bent for reaching around a curve. Both come in the same carbon steel build at $13.52.
Is carbon steel as good as stainless steel for a fishing plier?
The facts here list carbon steel for this plier, compared to the stainless steel construction on the Texas SR-5 and Sumind-182. Stainless steel is generally more corrosion resistant, so anglers fishing saltwater often may want to weigh that difference against the $13.52 price and 4.6 star rating here.
How reliable is a 4.6 star rating from only 120 reviews?
It is the smallest review sample among the six pliers in this comparison, well below the Berkley BTSTLP6's 848, or the Sumind-182's 719. The rating itself ties three other pliers in this lineup at 4.6 stars, but the smaller sample means it has less data behind it than those options.