Shimano CT-562P Split Ring Pliers Offshore Offset 185 x 50 x 16 mm Black 462749
- Pliers & Hook Remover
- Stainless Steel
- Power
- 1
- Better rated than 82%
- More reviewed than 68%
A dependable plier for heavy offshore split rings, best paired with a smaller plier if you also rig lighter tackle.
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How it ranks among the 106 pliers & hook removers we track
4.7★ across 346 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
346 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
The Shimano CT-562P is an offshore-style split ring plier with a bent offset tip, measuring 185 x 50 x 16mm in black. Reviewers use it mainly for rigging heavy stainless split rings on tuna and GT lures rather than small terminal tackle.
- 185 x 50 x 16mm bent offset tip
- Black finish, stainless construction
- Model CT-562P, SKU 4969363462749
- Built for offshore split ring rigging
Who it's for
Offshore anglers rigging heavy stainless split rings for tuna, GT lures and big jigs. Not the right pick as a single plier for anglers who mostly work small or mid-size split rings, since reviewers found it doesn't open wide enough for those.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Anglers rigging big tuna and GT lures called this the best plier they had used for heavy split rings, and several noted it holds up without rusting. The main complaint came from buyers using it on size 10-11 rings with 7/0 4X treble hooks, who found the jaws didn't open wide enough without twisting the plier sideways, and recommended a separate smaller plier for lighter tackle.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Opens heavy duty split rings without damaging them
- Stainless build with no rust reported after regular use
- Priced well below comparable offshore pliers
- Jaws don't open wide enough for some size 10-11 rings with 7/0 4X trebles without twisting
- Bent tip only, no straight tip option
Performance notes
The bent offset tip is built to open wide on heavy gauge stainless rings so tackle can be attached without straining the ring. On the largest ring and hook combinations, a couple of reviewers had to twist the plier sideways to get enough opening.
Specifications
| Brand | Shimano |
|---|---|
| Model | CT-562P |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 3.5 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Grip Type | Power |
| Specific Uses For Product | snap_rings |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano CT-562P Split Ring Pliers Offshore Offset 185 x 50 x 16 mm Black 462749This product | 4.7 / 5 | 346 | 4.2 / 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 |
| Booms Fishing H01 Small Fishing Pliers Scissors Braid Cutters Stainless Steel Fishing…Booms | 4.5 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Shimano CT-562P
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What size split rings does the Shimano CT-562P work best with?
Reviewers found it strongest with larger, heavy gauge offshore split rings used for tuna and GT lures; it opens less easily on smaller size 10-11 rings paired with big trebles.
Is the CT-562P tip straight or bent?
It has a bent offset tip with a slight bend at the end rather than a straight tip.
Does the CT-562P rust?
One reviewer reported no rust after regular use, though results depend on rinsing and storage.