Booms Fishing G05 Lip Gripper Saltwater
- Pliers & Hook Remover
- Nylon
- 1
- Green
- More reviewed than 79%
A straightforward lip gripper with a mouth-opener built into the jaws, sized for one-handed catch and release use, though it has no customer reviews yet to confirm long-term grip strength.
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How it ranks among the 106 pliers & hook removers we track
4.6★ across 605 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
605 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
400+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
A 9.4 inch fish gripper built from nylon and glass fiber composite, with tooth-shaped locking jaws and a built-in mouth opener for one-handed use. Rated to hold up to 110 lbs and includes a wrist lanyard, meant for landing and releasing fish in fresh or saltwater without handling them directly.
The jaw design combines a mouth-opening tip with a locking grip, aimed at controlling a fish one-handed rather than needing a second tool to pry the mouth open first. No customer reviews are attached to this listing, so real-world grip reliability on larger or thrashing fish is not independently confirmed here.
- 9.4 inch length with tooth-shaped locking jaws
- Built-in fish mouth opener
- 110 lb rated load capacity
- 70% nylon, 30% glass fiber anti-corrosion construction
Who it's for
Suits anglers who want to land and release fish without touching them, particularly kayak anglers who need a compact, lanyard-attached tool within reach. Not a fit for anyone targeting fish well above the stated 110 lb rating.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Built-in mouth opener allows one-handed use
- Works in both freshwater and saltwater
- Wrist lanyard keeps the tool from being lost overboard
- No customer reviews yet to confirm grip reliability on larger fish
- Plastic composite construction rather than metal
Performance notes
The tooth-shaped jaws lock shut when squeezed, and the built-in mouth opener is meant to let you get the gripper into a fish's mouth without a separate tool. The nylon and glass fiber body is rated to hold up to 110 lbs, and the wrist lanyard keeps it tethered so it doesn't go overboard between uses.
Specifications
| Brand | Booms |
|---|---|
| Model | BACAG0595G01 |
| Material Type | Nylon |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Color | Green |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in pliers & hook removers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booms Fishing G05 Lip Gripper SaltwaterThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 605 | 4.1 / 5 |
| ZACX Fish Lip Gripper PliersZACX | 4.7 / 5 | 15,936 | 4.5 / 5 |
| KastKing Cutthroat 7 inch Fishing Split Ring PliersKastKing | 4.6 / 5 | 6,420 | 4.5 / 5 |
| TRUSCEND Easy Use Lockable Fishing Pliers with Tungsten Carbide CutterTRUSCEND | 4.6 / 5 | 2,200 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Dr. Slick 5.5" Scissor Clamp Black StraightDr | 4.6 / 5 | 779 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the Booms BACAG0595G01
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Can the Booms Fishing G05 be used in saltwater?
Yes, it is built from anti-corrosion nylon and glass fiber material suited to both fresh and saltwater use.
How much weight can this fish gripper hold?
It is rated for up to 110 lbs.
Does the gripper come with a way to keep it from falling in the water?
Yes, it includes a wrist lanyard.