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RISING ULTRALITE SCISSOR PLIERS

We understand that not everyone needs a beefy pair of pliers for their style of fishing. Most of the trout we catch are smaller than the bait some Ocean Anglers use. Similarly, there are many anglers who love scissors and smooth tips on their pliers.

Well, for those of you who like to fish light and only carry the essentials we made the Ultra-Light. This puppy utilizes our 3-Click locking mechanism for the easiest one-hand operating available. When coupled with scissors and a cutting blade and our rubber grip this is a perfect tool for hangin on a lanyard or off your shirt. One other thing - please notice how we use only one spring. Other companies with a similar handle design use two - and two are a pain, they cause the arms to pop open at the worst times. Won't happen with ours.
Handle Color:  Red, Black
Weight: .50oz
$19.50 

RISING WORK PLIERS
We created the Work pliers after several BASS fisherman, notably Roy from Fish Tech in SLC, UT asked for a better pair of pliers. Roy told us that there was no good set of stainless steel pliers that excelled in the following functions: open split rings, crimp sleeves and weight, but braided line, operate with one hand, easy to attach and light weight. We had fun designing these pliers and learning about Bass fishing - it is pretty spectacular to watch a Bass take a plastic frog imitation off the surface. Almost as cool as trout taking a dry fly - almost...
After designing and testing pliers to meet those requirements we realized the Work was also a GREAT tool for NYMPH fisherman - as the pick tip opens all sizes of split shot! Better than using your teeth or your fingers.

Funny enough, now the vast majority of our sales for the work are to Nymph anglers. Seems that the Bass Anglers want tools in florescent colors (Ok not all, but most?). Fine, we will work on crazy colors - but for now we are happy to help Fly Anglers..   
6" Work Pliers: Red or Black   $19.50     
8.5" Work Pliers: Black   $24.00  Holiday Special  $19.20
New - Work Pliers 6" Black w/ ground-off tip $19.50 - Just Added!

RISING CROC'S
The Crocodile pliers are made for Fly Fishing! As the image illustrates, each part of this tool was created to address a need in Fly Fishing - Cimping bards, cutting mono or tippet, attaching hooks to the line (locking a small fly in the croc jaws when tying a clinch-Knot makes it much easier), and most importantly a way to remove the fly from the fish without shredding it. The unconventional look of the Crocodile jaws and the thin arms leading up to them are what make this tool so exceptional for Fly Fishing, especially dry fly. The teeth, and the curved shape of the arms around the teeth allow the Angler to reach around the body of the fly and grab the body of the hook - the curve, the shank of the hook. Then depending on the size of the fish either push the hook backwards out of the set-hole or turn the hooks curve towards the sky and let gravity help.

In addition to the release method described above, the Crocs also work well when slid down the line towards the hook. Granted smart companies like Waterworks-Lamson have a Ketchum Release that works in a similar fashion - but it is one more great feature on the Croc that we want to show off - and rather than being a single function tool like theirs, our Crocs do everything and then some..

Maintenance: Rinse with fresh water after heavy saltwater use. Occasionally coat with Corrosion-X or similar molecular lubricant and you will never a problem. Check lock for debris and dirt to ensure smooth action.


6"  3-Click Lock Version - 1.90oz Colors: Red & Black  $19.50  

8.5"  3-Click Lock Version - 3.20oz Colors: Black 
$24.00   Holiday Special $19.20
 

Stainless Steel Lippa4Life - Weight: 5.25oz Handle Colors:  Red or Black. 
$26.00  
Stainless Steel Lippa Rig (SS Lippa & Your choice of Pliers: Crocs, Ultralite or Work)
with Leather Holster  $72.00  
with Cordura Holster  $57.00  

RISING STAINLESS STEEL LIPPA RIG
This is the $26 version of our Lippa4Life. Like its more expensive brother, this Lippa has a 1/8" gap in the jaws and rounded corners in the jaw area to protect the fish. It differs in that it is heavier, and has an external rather than an internal spring.

This version of the Lippa4Life is out most popular in that it is the least expensive way for anglers to try out the Lippa way of landing and releasing fish. Similarly, it is a great tool to have for infrequent trips to the salt water - or when combined in the Lippa Rig it makes a nice additional tip for hard working guides.

Maintenance: Rinse with fresh water after heavy saltwater use. Occasionally coat with Corrosion X or similar (but not as good) molecular lubricant and you will never have problems. Check lock for debris and dirt to ensure smooth action.

1st Generation Lippa Anodized color: Black  $70.00  Special Closeout Price $44.00
Anodized Lippa Rig (Anodized Lippa & Your choice of Pliers: Crocs, Ultralite or Work)
with Leather Holster  $92.00   $73.60
with Cordura Holster  $77.00   $61.60

RISING LIPPA4LIFE - USA 2nd Generation
Catch and Release doesn't mean much if the fish is scratched, dropped, and mishandled while you try to take the hook out of their lip - this is why we invented the Lippa4Life. By using the Lippa, one is able to control a fish by holding onto their lower jaw thereby making it easier to remove the hook. If the fish is not excessively large, it is better still to hold the fish by the lower jaw and roll it on its back - as this subdues the fish quickly.

The Lippa allows an angler to control a fish more easily than with their hands, and less abrasively than with a net . It is, however, important to always minimize the amount of movement in the fish while holding them with the Lippa - no reason to hurt the jaw. Best way to minimize damage to jaws is to release pressure when the fish thrashes. Similarly, with Pike and Muskie the lower jaw is very thin so best to Lippa them on the top jaw.

The specs and images are of our flagship, $100 version. Weighs next to nothing (4 oz). It has been designed to fit easily in any size hand - if you have smaller hand your fingers can fit inside the knuckle guard, and if you hand is larger it rests comfortably outside. It has also been designed to minimize the damage to a fish's jaw - the Lippa ends will not close completely - there is always an 1/8" gap. These features and the hard anodizing finish are what make the USA Lippa worth $100, but for those of you who want something similar for less... see the $26 Version
 
Maintenance: The USA Lippa4Life needs minimal maintenance due to the Anodizing and custom stainless steel hardware. If you wash it with fresh water and apply the CorrosionX that is included with purchase after heavy use in the saltwater you will have no problems. The $26 stainless steel version of the Lippa4Life needs more attention to prevent mild pitting in heavy salt water use, but as the saying goes "you get what you pay for!"

Anodized Lippa $100.00   Holiday Special $80.00   red, orange

Anodized Lippa Rig (Anodized Lippa & Your choice of Pliers: Crocs, Ultralite or Work)
with Leather Holster  $150.00   $124.00
with Cordura Holster  $125.00   $100.00

Underwater Action - This image was taken underwater, and shows you the best way to use the USA L4L for Trout. You can see how the jaws of the Lippa hold the Trout securely. The shape, and rounded edges on the USA L4L make it the best for Trout and other "sensitive species," the Stainless Steel version is not as well suited. Similarly, it should also be obvious that if these same fish were lifted vertically out of the water with the Lippa that they would be hurt (just look at the image, seeing where the L4L holds the Trout and you should be able to imagine this area would not hold the entire weight of the Trout if it was held out of the water).

This is a the KEY, lifting fish vertically, like you see in Saltwater shots using the Boga, is the wrong way to deal with trout. KEEP the trout in the water, control them with the Lippa4Life and then remove the hook there is 0 chance you will hurt them - better than using a net, holding them in your hands or 'beaching' them on the bank to release. The same applies to other Freshwater species that have thin skin around the mouth area - but is much less of an issue with sea running fish that are more resilient.
 

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