Akios Inova Crimping Pliers

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Product Details and Uses

Akios Inova Crimping Pliers – Precision Rig Building by Gerry’s Fishing

When it comes to building high-performance sea rigs, the consistency of your crimps is non-negotiable. The Akios Inova Crimping Pliers are professional-grade, dual-purpose tools engineered specifically for the precision demands of trade, charter, and competition anglers. Designed to provide a secure hold without damaging the mainline, these pliers ensure your rig components stay exactly where you want them under the pressure of a powerful cast or a big fish.

At Gerry’s Fishing, we recommend these as a cornerstone of any serious rig-building station. The ergonomic design and specialized jaw profile allow for repeatable, uniform crimping across a wide variety of sleeve sizes, ensuring every rig you tie meets the same professional standard.

Professional Features & Functionality

Dual-Purpose Design: These pliers are not just for crimping; they feature integrated cutting edges specifically designed to slice cleanly through heavy-gauge monofilament and snood materials.
Precision Crimp Jaws: The jaw profile is engineered to apply even pressure across the sleeve, creating a secure “grip” that prevents sliding while avoiding the over-compression that can weaken or “nick” your line.
Ergonomic Grip: Finished with comfortable, non-slip handles that provide maximum leverage with minimal effort—essential for long sessions at the rig-building bench.
High-Grade Materials: Constructed from corrosion-resistant materials to ensure longevity, even when kept in a tackle box exposed to salt air.
Repeatable Results: Designed to deliver a consistent “crush” every time, making them the go-to choice for competition anglers who require 100% confidence in their terminal tackle.

Technical Specifications

Feature	Details
Product Name	Akios Inova Crimping Pliers
Function	Crimping Sleeves & Cutting Monofilament
Suitability	Competition, Trade, and Charter Rig Building
Handle Type	Ergonomic Non-Slip Grips
Jaw Material	Hardened, Corrosion-Resistant Alloy
Compatible Materials	Copper/Brass Sleeves and Heavy Mono

Why Use Specialized Crimping Pliers?

Using standard pliers or side-cutters to crush crimps often results in uneven pressure, which can cause the crimp to fail or, worse, damage the integrity of your rig body. The Inova Crimping Pliers solve this by:

Distributing Pressure: Ensuring the sleeve is compressed roundly or ovally (depending on the sleeve type) to maximize surface contact with the line.
Clean Cutting: The integrated cutters prevent the “fraying” of mono ends, allowing for a neater finish and easier threading through beads and swivels.
Rig Versatility: Perfect for creating fixed-point snoods on 2-hook or 3-hook flapper rigs, or for securing heavy-duty wire traces for shark and tope fishing.

Gerry’s Pro Tip: When crimping onto monofilament, always leave a tiny “flare” at either end of the sleeve. This prevents the sharp edge of the metal from rubbing against the line under tension, significantly reducing the risk of your rig body snapping at the crimp point