A stainless steel lip grip with spring-loaded jaws and a trigger handle. Anglers use it to hold toothy, spiny or slippery fish while unhooking, without squeezing the fish or cutting their hands.
Specs
- Material: 420 stainless steel
- Capacity: 33 lb (maker claim)
- Versions: 9 in. lip grip with wrist strap; 11 in. pistol grip; 11 in. grip with built-in scale
- Handle: non-slip elastomer, two-finger trigger
- Price on maker site: $15.99 to $24.99 (Oct 2026)
What reviewers say
We found no independent review of this grip. Owner reviews on the maker's site are few. The basic tool type is widely used by anglers to control fish like bluefish, pike and catfish, and it makes unhooking safer for beginners. A lip grip should be used with care on larger fish; supporting the belly when lifting is easier on the fish.
Good
- Low price
- One-handed trigger
- Scale version doubles as a weighing tool
- Stainless steel for salt water
Not so good
- Few reviews
- Rated capacity is the maker's claim
- Rinse after salt use to keep the spring working
Who it's for
Anglers who catch toothy or spiny fish and want a cheap, simple way to hold them. Skip it if you only catch small panfish by hand.
Sources
Last checked 2026-10-19. Specs from the maker; review notes summarized in our own words.