When using open-loop pliers, attention should be paid to operating techniques, safety protection, tool compatibility, and daily maintenance, as follows:
1. Operation method: precise opening of the loop to avoid damage
Needle nosed selection
Priority should be given to using Luya pliers with small pointed tips, which are designed to fit the size of the false bait connection ring more accurately. When opening the ring, they can be precisely inserted into the ring mouth to avoid slipping or damaging the ring body due to the pliers mouth being too wide. For example, when replacing micro bait (such as a 2mm ring), a thin tip can reduce operational difficulty and improve efficiency.
Avoid violent ring opening: When opening the ring, slowly apply pressure and use the principle of jaw lever to gradually open the ring opening, rather than forcefully pulling. If encountering a stubborn double ring structure, it can be operated with both hands (one hand fixing the ring body and the other hand evenly spreading the pliers head) to prevent deformation or breakage of the ring mouth.
Cutting skills
Vertical cutting: When cutting high tension fishing lines (such as PE lines and carbon lines), the blade should exert force at a 90 ° angle to the fishing line to avoid oblique cutting causing wear on the blade or the line end getting stuck in the tool gap. Some models adopt a central disc design to prevent wire clamping and improve cutting fluency.
Thread head treatment: After cutting the thread, the tip of the pliers can be used to clean the burrs on the thread head, ensuring that the fishing group smoothly enters the water and reducing the risk of bottom hanging.

2. Security protection: reduce operational risks
Anti stab design
Hook removal safety: After catching the fish, there may be residual hooks in the mouth that have not been pierced. When picking hooks with bare hands, fish struggling may cause other hooks to pierce their hands. When using the lure pliers, it is necessary to clamp the barb of the fish hook and release it by rotating or pulling, keeping the distance between the hand and the fish mouth to avoid direct contact.
Extreme situation handling: If your hand is pierced by a fish hook, do not forcefully pull it (backstabbing can enlarge the wound). At this point, you can use Luya pliers to cut off the hook and then remove the remaining hook to reduce pain and operational difficulty.
Fish control operation
Clamping position: When controlling the fish, only clamp the jawbone to avoid damaging the soft tissues of the fish mouth. Some models are equipped with anti slip handles or Teflon coating to enhance operational stability and prevent the pliers from slipping off when the fish breaks free.

3. Tool adaptability: Select the model based on the scenario
Match length with scene
Micro fishing: Choose a small lure clamp of about 10cm, which is portable and flexible, suitable for fine operations (such as opening micro bait rings).
Sea fishing or giant object scenes: Use a 18-20cm long mouth design, compatible with a dual ring structure, for easier operation, and the long clamp mouth can reduce the risk of hands getting close to the fish mouth.
Material and Corrosion Resistance
Freshwater environment: Stainless steel material is durable and rust proof, suitable for beginners or users with limited budgets.
Seawater environment: Prioritize titanium or titanium alloy materials for strong corrosion resistance and extended service life. Some models use PTFE coating, which is scratch resistant, rust proof, and has better durability.

4. Daily maintenance: Extend tool life
Cleaning and Storage
Cleaning dirt: After use, clean the stains on the pliers body. Stubborn stains can be wiped with a soft cloth dipped in neutral cleaning agent, avoiding the use of highly corrosive cleaning agents.
Thoroughly air dry: After cleaning, air dry the moisture to prevent rusting. When storing, prioritize using the original storage bag. If not available, wrap it with a soft cloth and place it in a dry and ventilated place.
Regular inspection and maintenance
Blade sharpness: Passivation blades need to be replaced in a timely manner (some models support modular disc replacement) to avoid deformation of the clamp body caused by forced wire cutting.
Jaw tightness: Check if the jaws are tightly fitted to ensure that the cutting thread is not drawn and the opening operation is stable.
Connecting shaft screws: Regularly tighten the screws to prevent the clamp body from loosening during use, which may affect its function.