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Long-nose pliers, 11 in, and hook cutters for Tennessee Musky Fishing

Reach past the teeth and cut what will not come out.

Why it is on the list

Why the Long-nose pliers, 11 in, and hook cutters is on the musky checklist

Reach past the teeth and cut what will not come out.

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How it is used here

Using a release like this on Tennessee water

The tools on a checklist are the things that make a trip go smoothly rather than catch fish on their own: a net that lands a bass without breaking the line, pliers that get a treble hook out of a catfish, a light for the evening bite on Kentucky Lake, a cart that gets a cooler down a carry-in bank access. None of them is exciting and all of them get used every trip.

Buy the simple version. A rubber net, a pair of long nose pliers with a cutter and a headlamp cover nearly every situation on Tennessee water.

The Long-nose pliers, 11 in, and hook cutters is on the musky checklist because it works on Tennessee water.

The Long-nose pliers, 11 in, and hook cutters is on the musky checklist because it works on Tennessee water.

Common questions

Long-nose pliers, 11 in, and hook cutters questions

What is the Long-nose pliers, 11 in, and hook cutters for?

Reach past the teeth and cut what will not come out. It is the release on the musky checklist on this site, and it earns its place because it works on Tennessee water, not because it is new.

Which fish is the Long-nose pliers, 11 in, and hook cutters good for in Tennessee?

The musky checklist covers muskellunge, musky leaders, northern pike. The tools on a checklist are the things that make a trip go smoothly rather than catch fish on their own: a net that lands a bass without breaking the line, pliers that get a treble hook out of a catfish, a light for the evening bite on Kentucky Lake, a cart that gets a cooler down a carry-in bank access.

Where would I use the Long-nose pliers, 11 in, and hook cutters?

On the Tennessee water that holds musky: Barren Fork, Calf Killer River, Clear Creek, Clinch River among others. Each water page on this site lists the public access points and what swims there.

What goes with the Long-nose pliers, 11 in, and hook cutters?

The rest of the musky checklist, starting with St. Croix Mojo Musky casting rod, 8 ft heavy, Abu Garcia Revo Toro Beast, PowerPro braid, 80 lb. The checklist page has all 11 items.

How much does the Long-nose pliers, 11 in, and hook cutters cost?

The Amazon link on this page shows today’s price. The checklist items are standard tackle rather than premium gear, and the bait shops on the county pages carry most of them.

Can I buy the Long-nose pliers, 11 in, and hook cutters in Tennessee instead?

Yes. Every county page on this site lists the bait shops, marinas and big box stores that carry tackle, with phone numbers and directions.

Is this an affiliate link?

Yes. The link goes to Amazon with this site’s tag and pays a small commission at no extra cost to you. Nothing on the list was chosen for commission.

Do I need a licence to use it?

Anyone 13 or older needs a Tennessee fishing licence, plus the trout privilege for trout. The licence page on this site has prices and limits.

Keep going

More Tennessee water, and who fishes it

Every guide and charter on this site is listed by the water they run, so you can call the captain direct. Licences, limits and the state record list are one click away too.