Gerrys 11 inch Long Nose Pliers

Gerry’s Long Nose 11″ Stainless Pliers

When dealing with deeply hooked apex predators, large toothy species, or complex multi-hook rigs, standard-length pliers simply do not provide enough clearance. The Gerry’s Long Nose 11″ Stainless Pliers are an ultra-extended, professional-grade tool engineered to maximize both angler safety and fish welfare. Boasting a massive 11-inch total length, these pliers offer an incredible reach, keeping your hands, fingers, and knuckles dangerously clear of sharp teeth, crushing jaws, thrashing spines, and flailing treble hooks.

Forged from premium-grade stainless steel, this heavy-duty tool is built to withstand the brutal, corrosive environments of coastal shorelines and open boat decks without seizing or rusting. The extra-long, slim-profile jaws are designed to reach deep into the gullet of a fish, providing immense mechanical leverage to grip, twist, and extract heavy-gauge saltwater hooks or stubborn trebles cleanly and quickly. To ensure absolute control when your hands are wet or covered in bait oils, the pliers feature texturized, ergonomic non-slip handles that guarantee a solid, positive grip in the worst of winter weather.

Detailed Specifications

• Total Length: 11 inches (Maximum extended reach for ultimate safety).

• Material Construction: Marine-grade high-tensile stainless steel.

• Handle Style: Heavy-duty, texturized rubberized non-slip handles.

• Jaw Configuration: Slimline, extra-long nose with machined serrated gripping teeth.

• Target Application: Deep hook removal, wire crimping, and heavy rigging for sea and predator angling.

Examples of Where to Use

• Offshore Conger Eel & Ling Wrecking: The absolute number one choice when fishing deep wrecks from a charter boat. Trying to unhook a thrashing conger eel or a large ling with short pliers is incredibly hazardous; the 11-inch reach allows you to work inside the mouth with total safety.

• Specimen Pike Deadbaiting: An indispensable tool for serious freshwater pike anglers. When a specimen pike has fully engulfed a deadbait, these extra-long pliers allow you to slide down past the rows of razor-sharp teeth to grab the bend of the treble hook for a swift, successful unhooking.

• Tope & Shark Boat Campaigns: Perfect for unhooking hard-fighting pack sharks, smoothhounds, and tope. The incredible leverage of the 11-inch frame makes popping heavy-wire specimen hooks out of tough, rubbery jaws effortless.

Gerry’s Pro Tip

Pro Tip: When unhooking a large predator like a pike or a big tope, don’t try to pull the hook straight out backward! Instead, use the extreme length of these 11-inch pliers to get a rock-solid grip on the shank of the hook. Gently push the hook slightly forward first to disengage the barb from the tissue, then give the pliers a smooth, controlled twist to rotate the hook curve out cleanly the way it entered. This technique utilizes the massive leverage of the long handles to pop the hook out in seconds, drastically minimizing tissue damage and getting the fish back into the water safely!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Are these pliers too bulky to carry in a standard seat box or tackle bag?

A: Not at all. While the 11-inch length provides exceptional reach, the profile of the pliers remains remarkably slim and flat. They slide easily into tool loops on the side of modern seat boxes, tackle rucksacks, or unhooking mats, meaning they take up very little practical space while remaining instantly accessible when needed.

Q: Will the central pivot hinge freeze up after getting sprayed with saltwater?

A: While premium stainless steel prevents rust, dried salt crystals from seawater can eventually accumulate in any moving hinge and cause stiffness. To prevent this, simply rinse the pliers under a fresh-water tap after your trip, dry them off, and apply a light drop of multi-purpose machine oil or marine lubricant directly to the pivot rivet to keep the action silky smooth.