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SNAIL TRAIL · Fish Grips
Snail Trail Floating Fish Lip Gripper, 7.5 in or 9 in
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- Item weight
- 0.07 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 7.32 x 2.36 x 0.75 inches
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Floating plastic lip gripper that holds large bass and catfish securely with one-hand operation.
A plastic fish lip gripper that floats if it slips overboard, which suits kayak, jon boat and bank fishing. It opens and closes with one hand, and a wrist lanyard keeps it tethered. The smooth, non-serrated jaw clamps a fish by the mouth for handling and unhooking, in fresh water or salt.
Best for
- Handling big bass when your hands need to stay free for photos or net
- Kayak and jon boat fishing where slippery fish handling is risky
- Saltwater fishing since it floats if dropped overboard
Skip if
- You plan to use this for prolonged fish handling; consider wet hands slipping in plastic
- You catch mostly fish under 5 pounds; a smaller gripper is more proportional
Strengths
- Floats if accidentally dropped in water, especially useful on boats and kayaks
- Non-zigzag jaw design does not damage fish mouths
- One-hand quick release keeps your other hand free to net or hold a rod
Trade-offs
- Plastic jaw may not grip very slimy catfish as securely as rubber
- The gripper requires periodic adjustment if it gets too tight over time
- Not designed for fish with very wide mouths like pike or musky
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Catfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
Specifications
| Type | fish lip gripper |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 7.5 in or 9 in |
| Material | PP plastic |
| Grip capacity | Up to 100 lbs |
| Lanyard | 9 in included |
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