Our buddy Russ Lane of Alabama had a great season on the Bassmaster Elite Series trail this year and his fishing paid off in the form of a new partnership with Boomerang Tool Company. The California-based tool manufacturer makes high-end fishing pliers that won't rust and feature a cord that keeps them handy no matter where you land your fish.
Lane used the pliers this year on the professional tour and raved about their properties. He uses the BTC 201A while fishing and talked about what he liked in those pliers.
“Boomerang Tool has created a line of tools every serious angler will want to have,” Lane said. “The pliers made of aircraft grade aluminum reduce weight and won’t rust, but there’s no compromise on strength. One great thing is the retractable cord, which means you eliminate the chance of dropping your pliers overboard into the lake. Just like a boomerang, they'll always come back to you!
“When you go to unhook a fish, you don’t want to be searching for pliers that could be hidden behind a bag, under a seat or somewhere else,” Lane said. “Anglers who fish tournaments want to manage their time to be efficient, and recreational anglers want to get back to fishing just as much as tournament anglers. So, you don’t want to be fumbling around for pliers.
“The retractable cord and sheath are super because you can put them somewhere and know specifically where it is. When you’re dealing with treble hooks, especially, time and safety are critical elements. If you have a fish in hand and need your pliers, they’re right there for you.”
The use of aircraft grade aluminum means the rust is held at bay while maintaining strength and durability. Boomerang Tool also manufactures needlenose pliers, line snips, lineman’s pliers, utility knives, and golf and photo accessories.
“All the pliers I’ve used before have gotten wet, rusted and eventually had to be replaced,” Lane said. “The BTC series won’t, so I know they’ll be ready to use every time I need them.”