Shimano CT-561P Straight Split Ring Pliers
- Material Type: Plastic
- Grip Type: Ergonomic
- Handle Material: Plastic
- Item Weight: 0.22 pounds
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ASIN: B0197MKMNQModel: CT-561PCategory: Fishing Pliers & Hook Removers
Overview
The Shimano CT-561P is an offshore split ring plier built for opening heavy-duty split rings when swapping hooks on larger lures, sized 185 x 50 x 16 mm and finished in black.
The jaw opens on a diagonal about 0.175 inch (4.45mm), so it is built for rings at or above that size rather than small tackle. One buyer even uses it for keychain rings, showing the build handles more than just fishing tackle.
- 185 x 50 x 16 mm offshore split ring pliers
- Diagonal jaw opening about 0.175 inch (4.45mm)
- Black finish, model CT-561P
- Includes cutter function
Who it's for
Fits anglers working with heavy split rings on trolling gear, jigs, and larger lures who have outgrown small jewelry-style pliers. Not needed if you only work with small, light split rings, where a cheaper basic tool will do.
Pros and cons
- Opens heavy-duty split rings that smaller pliers cannot
- Works across a range of ring sizes, not just large ones
- Built-in cutter functions better than typical side cutters
- Overkill if you only work with small split rings
Specifications
| Brand | Shimano |
|---|---|
| Model | CT-561P |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.22 poundslower than 60% of 21 fishing pliers & hook removers |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Handle Material | Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Grip Type | Ergonomic |
| Specific Uses For Product | Snap_rings |
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Frequently asked questions
What size split rings does this work with?
The jaw opens about 0.175 inch (4.45mm) on the diagonal, so it handles rings around that size and larger, roughly #7 to #10 rings per one reviewer.
Is this better than smaller jewelry-style split ring pliers?
Smaller pliers struggled to open rings on bigger lures, while this pair handled them without issue.