Dr. Slick · Pliers & Cutters
Dr. Slick Spring Creek Clamp, 5 in, Gold Loops, Smooth Jaw
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- Item weight
- 22.68 g
- Product dimensions
- 5.91 x 1.97 x 9.84 inches
Quick take
A 5 inch surgical-quality spring creek clamp with smooth jaws and gold loops for fly fishing and hooking out situations.
This 5-inch straight clamp from Dr. Slick has gold-finished finger loops and a smooth jaw. A pin-in-shank design lets the tip clear debris from hook eyes. It is a compact tool for fly anglers who flatten barbs, remove hooks and handle small flies streamside.
Best for
- Fly fishing where you need to straighten hooks and clean eyes
- Anglers who appreciate surgical-quality tool construction
- Stream fishing where a multi-purpose hand tool is needed
Skip if
- You fish with large saltwater tackle
- You need heavy-duty cutting for thick material
Strengths
- Surgical quality steel provides precision and durability
- Smooth jaw prevents line damage when handling fish
- Pin-in-shank design cleans hook eyes easily
Trade-offs
- 5 inches is compact and may feel small to some anglers
- Smooth jaw has less grip on slippery fish
- Primarily designed for fly fishing, not saltwater
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | fishing pliers |
|---|---|
| Length | 5 in |
| Jaw | Smooth |
| Tip | Straight |
| Loops | Gold |
| Features | Pin-in-shank design for cleaning hook eyes |
Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Slick Standard Clamp, 6" Straight Jaw, Black | Color:Black | Suits:— |
| Dr. Slick Spring Creek Clamp, 5 in, Gold Loops, Smooth Jaw | Color:Gold | Suits:— |
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