4" Needle Nose Pliers

Great for mashing barbs! I prefer using pliers to mash barbs rather than the jaws of my vise.

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.

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.