Seal Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 I picked up a pair of the 6.5" Super Pliers the other day... Should the cutters only be used on hooks in an emergency? Or can they be used on a more regular basis, such as cutting the eye to put hooks on a plug? (VMC 4x hooks from size 1/0 - 3/0.) Justice will only exist where those not affected by injustice are filled with the same amount of indignation as those offended. ~ Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiderunr Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Pretty durable from what I see. My pair is 8 or 9 years old and they still cut thru hooks well. However, the pair on my belt is only used for that purpose when absolutely necessary. Get a pair of cheap bolt cutters to keep in your truck - you never know..... Jim C.LIBBA - MSA - ASC' You can tune a piano, but you can't Tuna fish" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FisherTim Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 After a little accident last year I got a couple of sets of 10" bolt cutters from Lowes. Cost was $10@. They cut very well. A set is always close by now. Tim Egan<*{{{{{{{-<"Backlash" Sportfishing-----------------------If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesbion Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Yup, the "best damn pliers money can but"....is it still written on the packaging? They are as durable as they get...had mine for 10-15 yrs..as good as ever...and I cut heavy leader with them on a fairly regular basis...but haven't cut hooks...if I were you, I'd carry a pair of side cutters with me and use them...(which I do as well) side cutters are much stronger, with hardened cutters.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST4FSH Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Strong Like Bull! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalG Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 I spoke with a company representative specifically addressing the issue of cutting VMC hooks. Not advised by the company. The cutting edge will fail sooner rather than later. He even advised a bolt cutter of sorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman1 Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 They will certainly do the job but as others have said- use another cutter at your truck or home when rigging plugs etc and use the manleys more in emergencies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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