Rapala Lock N Grip or Boga Grip

[Trailblazin]

Thinking abou getting one of these tools for handling muskies in the net while getting the hooks out, which I think would be useful.

Anyone have experience w/ any of these?
Boga grip has been out for yrs while the Rapala is fairly new.....

Any advice is appreciated.

[RuKiddingMe]

I think the most important thing to these is that the head swivels separate from the handle. I know the Boga has a swivel head, and only one of the 2 rapala models does. The reason for the swivel is for when that beast starts to thrash and roll, without the swivel it could possibly cause serious damage to the fish and/or you.

Good Luck.

RU

[JP Z]

The BOGA is the way to Go! But from sources I know who are close with Rapala have said that the Rapala grip has made leaps and bounds. The only thing I caution, is don't get the Berkely one, unless they've changed it from the previous version. It doesn't swivel, and I had a buddy who would've broken his wrist had the grip not broken instead.

------------------
Tight Lines,

JP Z

[catchin'whopper]

http://www.outdoorsite.com/site/go.cfm/owner/839AC4A9-A271-4592-99C84ECD35950CAC
Decent review here for boca

[Trailblazin]

Which Rapala model swivels?
If I can save $40-50.00, I'll get the Rapala....

[RuKiddingMe]

Sorry Trailblazin I was mistaken none of the rapal ones swivel. I think in your application the BOGA Grip is the only way to go.

RU

[bigdog]

No experience with the Rapala but have seen the Boga used on many large pike (20-30#) and lake trout up to 35#. The guys I know that fish in South America all swear by the Boga.

[Trailblazin]

I did call Cableas and they told me the new series Lock N Weigh in either the 20 or 60lb do swivel?

I guess I'll just have to open up a package to see if it does....

[LocalGuide]

Boga grips are the way to go! I used them once before and they are sweet! I would recommend one to anybody.

------------------
And keep those hooks sharp!