Lateral view of a Male Baetis (Baetidae) (Blue-Winged Olive) Mayfly Dun from Mystery Creek #43 in New York

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Aluminum Pliers?

GaryO
Roseville, CA

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GaryO on Jul 4, 2015July 4th, 2015, 9:31 am EDT

Any of you folks give these a try? I mean; $15-150 is quite a price range for fishing pliers. Especially fly fishing pliers. What say you? Thanks...

MiltRPowell
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MiltRPowell on Jul 4, 2015July 4th, 2015, 11:03 am EDT

Huh, Aluminum Pliers, As a tradesman I have no use for that toy. As I have not seen a pair, wouldn't put it past someone ta make them. Sounds like a rich mans toy. I wouldn't even wish one for the fishing, what point, wt... carrying factor. Like said, sounds like a rich mans toy... To funny!!!!!
Milt.

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