Heavy Duty Split Ring Pliers

During my recent trip to the Solomon Sea, Papua New Guinea, I unfortunately discovered my split ring pliers would not provide a wide enough cap to attach the extremely thick gauge hooks.  Luckily, outfitter, Luke, had a pair of Owner pliers which allowed the hooks to be attached.  When I got back home, I found the Owner split ring pliers, GP40 or GP50, are difficult to purchase.  However, I was able to buy the hPa Big Game split ring pliers.  These pliers have the ability to open large, high strength split rings.  The gap created by the pliers is large enough to allow the think gauge hooks to pass thru.  So, next outing for monster GTs and doggies, make sure your split ring pliers work before you head out to the seas!