To keep fish slime and saltwater from seizing your tools, rinse Stainless Steel Pliers and Stainless Steel Pistol Pliers in warm fresh water after every trip, dry them completely, add a drop of light oil to the pivot, and wipe down your Bubba Pro Series Smart Fish Scale with a damp cloth before sealing its case. Five minutes at the dock adds years to your gear.
Caring for Forged & Stainless Fishing Pliers
Both the straight Stainless Steel Pliers and offset Stainless Steel Pistol Pliers feature high-carbon stainless steel and titanium-nitride coatings, plus carbide cutters and spring-loaded jaws. Even with top-tier coatings, dried pike slime and salt crystals inside the pivot joint will eventually cause stiffness.
- Warm Freshwater Rinse: Work the jaws open and closed under warm running water to flush salt, sand, and slime out of the spring and hinge.
- Clean the Molded Sheath: Rinse out the belt sheath too—trapped saltwater inside a holster stays wet against the metal for days.
- Dry & Lubricate: Towel-dry the jaws and carbide cutters, let them air-dry fully, and apply one drop of reel oil or food-safe mineral oil to the pivot point.
Cleaning Your Smart Fish Scales & Line Nippers
- Wipe, Do Not Soak: While the Bubba Pro Series Smart Fish Scale and Bubba Smart Fish Scale are built for wet boat conditions, wipe the grip, screen, and weigh hook with a damp cloth rather than submerging the unit.
- Air Out the Carry Case: Never zip a wet scale inside the IPX7 waterproof carry case of the Bubba Pro Series Smart Fish Scale for off-season storage—leave the lid open overnight so trapped moisture evaporates.
- Flush Your Tether: Rinse the retractable 107 cm (42-inch) line on your Nipper & Tether Combo with fresh water after saltwater salmon trips so it retracts smoothly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are BUBBA Stainless Steel Pliers safe for saltwater use?
Yes. Their titanium-nitride coated high-carbon stainless steel resists saltwater corrosion, especially when rinsed with fresh water and dried after each outing.
Where can I replace worn pliers or scales in Canada?
ShopBUBBA.ca ships Stainless Steel Pliers, Stainless Steel Pistol Pliers, and smart scales across Canada in 2 to 5 business days with zero import fees.
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