6 must-have tools for safely releasing big fish

HEMOSTATIC FORCEPS

Borrowed from medical circles, these tools are commonly called “hemostats,” or “hemos” for short. They do the same job as pliers, but they’re more delicate, making them well suited for flies and small lures. Hemos are also light enough to slip into a shirt pocket or hang around your neck on a lanyard, making them a favourite of wading anglers.