Tsurinoya RS-165 Split Ring Fishing Pliers – 165mm 80g | Stainless Steel Multifunction

Tsurinoya RS-165 Split Ring Fishing Pliers – 165mm / 80g

The Tsurinoya RS-165 is a 165mm, 80g multifunction fishing pliers built for anglers who change lures, swap treble hooks, and work with split rings regularly. The dedicated split ring tip is shaped to slide cleanly into split rings and pry them open without slipping, making treble hook changes and lure rigging faster and safer than using fingers or general-purpose pliers. A built-in wire cutter handles braid and mono cleanly at the jaws. The stainless steel body is treated with a Teflon coating to resist corrosion in saltwater and freshwater environments, and the ergonomic non-slip handle provides a secure grip when hands are wet or covered in fish slime. At 80g and 165mm the RS-165 is light enough to clip to a vest or lanyard and carry all day without fatigue. Sold as a single unit in black.

• Split ring tip – fast, safe hook changes — the angled split ring tip is designed specifically to engage the gap in a split ring and lever it open with controlled force; changing treble hooks on hard body lures, swapping hooks for different sizes or styles, and adding assist hooks to jigs are all significantly faster and easier with a dedicated split ring tip than with fingers or makeshift tools; the tip also reduces the risk of slipping and driving a treble hook point into a finger during a lure change, particularly important when working quickly on the water
• Wire cutter – braid and mono capable — the cutter built into the jaws handles braid, fluorocarbon, and mono cleanly with a single cut; having a cutter integrated into the pliers eliminates the need to carry a separate line cutter and speeds up rigging changes and re-ties on the water
• Stainless steel body with Teflon coating — the stainless steel construction resists corrosion from saltwater, fish slime, and prolonged moisture exposure; the Teflon coating adds an additional layer of corrosion protection and reduces friction between moving parts, keeping the pliers operating smoothly through extended use in wet and saltwater conditions; rinse and dry after saltwater use to maximise service life
• Ergonomic non-slip handle — the handle profile is shaped to sit naturally in the hand during both split ring work and cutting tasks, and the non-slip grip surface maintains purchase when hands are wet, bloody, or covered in bait and fish slime; a secure grip is important when applying the leverage needed to open tight split rings on larger lures and jigs
• 165mm / 80g – practical carry size — the 165mm length provides enough leverage for split ring work on large lures and jigs without being bulky; at 80g the pliers are light enough to clip to a fishing vest, chest harness, or lanyard for all-day carry without adding significant weight; the size is matched to the common range of split ring sizes used on hard body lures, jigs, and assist hooks in Australian inshore and offshore fishing

Key Uses

• Changing treble hooks on hard body lures — slide the split ring tip into the split ring, lever open, and swap trebles in seconds; essential for replacing blunt, rusted, or undersized hooks on diving lures, surface lures, and bibless minnows
• Adding or replacing assist hooks on jigs — open the split ring at the top of a metal jig to attach, remove, or replace assist hook rigs; keeps hands away from sharp hook points during rigging
• Cutting braid and fluorocarbon — clean cuts on the water without needing a separate line cutter; trim tag ends after knot tying and cut lines quickly during snag recovery
• Hook removal — the long-nose jaw profile reaches into a fish’s mouth to back out hooks cleanly, reducing handling time and stress on fish targeted for release
• Crimping and general tackle work — the stainless jaws handle light crimping and general lure rigging tasks at the water or on the boat

Specifications

• Brand: Tsurinoya
• Model: RS-165
• Length: 165mm
• Weight: 80g
• Material: Stainless steel with Teflon coating
• Handle: Ergonomic non-slip grip
• Functions: Split ring tool, wire cutter, hook remover
• Colour: Black
• Quantity: 1 unit

Note: Rinse with fresh water and dry after saltwater use. All measurements are manually measured — slight variations may occur.