How to Choose the Best Fishing Tools

What fishing tools do I need for landing a fish?

Fish landing tackle enables you to correctly handle a fish after reeling it in. Davos Tackle stocks landing nets to help you keep your fish in the water or quickly scoop it up.

A set of needle nose pliers or a fish dehooker will be required to remove the hook from the fish. Pliers are the conventional tool for removing hooks, but they can also be used for more delicate tasks. De-hookers for fishing are more specialised and allow you to remove the hook more swiftly and easily from the fish, even while the fish is still in the water.

Davos Tackle also sells lip grips, which let you secure a fish without risking being cut by its teeth or your own hook. Landing mats that assist safeguard the fish's protective slime, as well as measuring rulers and scales to record the size of your catch, are available to buy

What fishing knife do I need?

Aside from your fishing rod and lures, one of the most important tools to have for fishing is a good knife. When fishing in the great outdoors, you never know what you'll come across, and a knife is one of the most essential items to have for camping, basic survival, protection and meal preparation.

A good knife allows you to effortlessly cut fishing lines and remove knots. A short blade is considerably easier to use for rapid cuts like these, allowing you to make quick and precise cuts. For this purpose, you can choose between a sheathed camping knife and a folding knife, depending on your preferences.

If you plan on eating your catch, you'll need the best knife to fillet,  scale and clean fish. A thin and long flexible fillet knife is essential for filleting the fish. With a fillet knife, you can easily cut through the fish and debone it for cooking.

What should I look for when choosing fishing pliers or cutters

Fishing pliers/cutters are one of those items that often go unnoticed. Anglers don't think about them until they desperately need them. The best fishing pliers can remove hooks, bend wires, change split rings, cut fishing line without fraying and do a variety of other tasks. Consider the following features:

• Material: You want pliers that will not rust, therefore stainless steel and aluminium are acceptable options. Quality stainless steel, such as 420HC Stainless Steel, will not rust.
• Line Cutters: Standard pliers feature a side cutter that will cut monofilament and fluorocarbon, but if you use a lot of braid, you'll be frustrated if they're not sharp. To cut braid, look for pliers with dedicated line cutters that have been sharpened and hardened.
• Side Cutters: A strong side cutter will come in handy if a hook becomes entangled in your gear or, worse, in your fingers.
• Nose Length: For deep hook removals, keep the nose and handle lengths in mind. This is primarily determined on the species you're after. Because you're dealing with larger, toothier fish, saltwater pliers should be longer.
• Split Ring Tool: This can prove very useful when changing or replacing a hook on your favourite lure.