Booms Fishing CP3 Leader Crimping Pliers, 8.5 in

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Item weight: 12 ounces
Product dimensions: 8.5"L x 2.4"W

Quick take

Compact one-handed crimper for cable and leader crimps up to 600 lb.

This 8.5-inch hand crimper from Booms Fishing is built for making leader connections with oval and double barrel sleeves. It works with wire from 0.5 to 2.2mm across, and its compound leverage and ergonomic grip let one hand do the squeezing. It has no cutting edge, so it stays focused on crimping, and it makes a handy addition to a tackle bag when rigging leaders.

Best for

Making saltwater wire leaders
Crimping cable and heavy monofilament
Anglers who tie custom terminal tackle

Skip if

You use pre-made leaders
You fish light line

Strengths

One-handed operation leaves other hand free
Compound leverage makes crimping easier
Solid manganese steel handles repeated use

Trade-offs

No cutting function limits versatility
One-handed design may be awkward for two-handed crimpers
Requires practice to crimp consistently

Specifications

Specifications
Type	crimping pliers
Length	8.5 in
Capacity	Wire 0.5 to 2.2 mm
Sleeve size	Oval sleeves 3.0-6.0 mm
Design	Cup-to-cup crimping position

Updated 17 October 2026