Crimping pliers

[magpies]

Which are the best to get for rig making ? Or is it Ok to use ordinary pliers ?

 

[codfather145]

I use normal pliers and have no problems just don't squeeze to hard.

 

[magpies]

Thanks mate, will do the same.

 

[marco1967]

Don't crimp right on the end. This stops the crimp end biting into the line if you get stuck.

 

[Dreadlock Wrasse-ta]

I bought a swanky looking pair with 3 different diameters, none of which fit a 50lb or below crimp. I just use the end of 'em now... (by swanky I mean they cost £3.50)

 

[wavy davy]

Just use electricians wire stripping pliers.

 

[FISHERMAN]

Normal pliers do the trick. And a medium press in the midle of the crimp is sufficient. Never the ends because could damage the line. Ive never had any issuse using normal pliers

 

[Darnc]

I use a pair of long nose pliers never had a problem, crimps are very soft

 

[Stewart 1971]

Which are the best to get for rig making ? Or is it Ok to use ordinary pliers ?

PM me your address mate. I've got a pair of crimping pliers gathering rust somewhere; never use them since I moved on to making my rigs with silicone sliders

 

[marco1967]

I bought a swanky looking pair with 3 different diameters, none of which fit a 50lb or below crimp. I just use the end of 'em now... (by swanky I mean they cost £3.50)

i did this , i just use my teeth now.

 

[Fishygone]

A little pair of long nose pliers does the job.

john.