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I bought a pair to use to pinch down the barbs on my hooks when tying flies, but I kept stealing them to go on fishing trips. I finally bought another pair so I could leave one in my vest and one with my fly tying supplies.
You already have a set of needle nose pliers from the hardware store and I am sure they will get the job done. BUT the smooth flat jaws on these seem to do a much better job flattening the barb on a hook. I can apply the pressure where I need it more effectively. They are by no means a show piece and no marvel of machining process but, get the job done and Well worth the very reasonable price.
These pliers are great for tying. It has enough strength to bend over the barbs of your hooks with out marring them. I tie with Mustad hooks size 6 and smaller. I have yet to have a barb snag on anything after using these pliers.
I really like these, they smash barbs with ease and hold tiny hooks , they are however just a little on the small side. My arthritic hands have a hard time holding on to the small slick handles. I have some rubber tool dip I'll dunk the handles in , that should fix it.
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