Working around a fish's gill's requires finesse and control. By ensuring the business end is fully polished with no sharp edges, we can provide a dehooking tool that looks after those delicate areas around gills. We have also opted to put all the length in the handle rather than the jaws providing maximum rigidity and grip strength during hook removal. The Long Nose Pliers compact design at the business end also gives the angler the ability to push down and out for hook removal due to the high torque handle and short nose detail. The unique handle design allows for the tool to get into fairly tight spaces, especially when working around fish gill's inside the mouth. The shorter jaw length and fulcrum distance also prevent bending and twisting of the jaw tips. Sprung loaded for repeat use may just give this tool the edge. This 9" over all length, Long Nose Pliers provides the angler with the perfect tool for those difficult to reach hooks.