10-09-2006, 03:18 PM
I always keep a good pair of pliers close by. More so, I keep a very sharp knife attached to my hip at all times, or I have someone with in touching distance with one. I've had atleast a dozen instances that required a swift cut of the line. Not only fishing, but castneting as well. The more you target big game species, the more you'll find those pliers and a good knife come in handy. I also recommend having an AFCO fish bat or the equilivent on board as well. You never know when you need to give an ill tempered fish a chill pill. [cool]
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